Bicycle Route Sign
The bicycle route sign marks a road or lane designated as an official cycling route. Cyclists have priority, and drivers must share the road with caution.
Last updated: April 4, 2026
A bicycle route sign indicates that the road or lane has been designated as a recommended route for cyclists. Drivers must be aware that bicycle traffic on this road will be higher than usual. In lanes with a bicycle-only designation, vehicles are prohibited. On shared routes, cyclists and vehicles share the same lane with cyclists having equal rights on the road.
Quick Facts
Type
Regulatory Sign
Shape
Rectangular
Colours
Green background with white bicycle symbol and text
In this guide
What does the Bicycle Route Sign mean?
A bicycle route sign indicates that the road or lane has been designated as a recommended route for cyclists. Drivers must be aware that bicycle traffic on this road will be higher than usual. In lanes with a bicycle-only designation, vehicles are prohibited. On shared routes, cyclists and vehicles share the same lane with cyclists having equal rights on the road.
What to do when you see it
Give cyclists a minimum one metre of clearance when passing, or three metres on roads above 60 km/h. Do not pass cyclists at speeds that are unsafe given the road width. Do not park or stop in designated bicycle lanes. Check for cyclists before opening your door when parked adjacent to a bicycle lane.
Where you'll see it in Ontario
Bicycle route signs are common throughout Toronto, Vaughan, and other municipalities with active transportation networks. They mark on-road cycling lanes, off-road shared paths, and signed cycling routes that share general vehicle lanes.
G1 test relevance
G1 test questions on bicycle routes focus on the minimum passing distance required (one metre in Ontario, increased to three metres on higher-speed roads) and the rules around cyclists' rights at intersections.
Common mistakes drivers make
Opening a car door into a bicycle lane without checking for cyclists is one of the most dangerous mistakes drivers make near bicycle routes. This is called dooring and is a serious offence. Stopping in a bicycle lane, even briefly, is also an offence.
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