Man, 28, facing charge in relation to online cycling video

Man, 28, facing charge in relation to online cycling video

Monday, September 11, 2017 - 6:39 AM
51 Division:  416-808-1900

On Saturday, June 17, 2017, at 12 p.m., a cyclist was recorded on video, riding his bicycle in an allegedly careless manner, on Yonge Street at Carlton Street.

It is alleged that: 

- a man, 28, was riding a bicycle southbound on Yonge Street, south of Wellesley Street

- the cyclist weaved through traffic, rode on the sidewalk, failed to signal lane changes, failed to yield to pedestrians, and failed to stop for a red light

The man has been charged with: 

1) Careless driving 

He is scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall on Thursday, October 19, 2017, 1:30 p.m., courtroom C.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1900, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

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Constable Allyson Douglas-Cook, Corporate Communications, for Constable Clint Stibbe, Traffic Services