The Sun reports that the Toronto Police Services Board briefly talked about licensing cyclists Thursday. Councillor Frances Nunziata raised the issue after Chief Bill Blair presented a report on the enforcement of cycling infractions in the city. The York South-Weston councillor wants the city to look at licensing cyclists.Blair said licensing motor vehicles is “very useful” and licensing cyclists would have some positive aspects.“One of the more positive aspects is it does create some accountability for the owner of the bicycle that could assist us in enforcement,” he told the board.He added licensing would help ensure stolen bicycles could be returned to the rightful owner.The board also discussed the hodgepodge of bylaws within the city when it comes to bikes, particularly cycling on the sidewalk.Blair acknowledged sidewalk cyclists are a big complaint police hear about.Board members voted to ask city council to look at creating a comprehensive bike policy for the whole city.The photo shows a rare sight: Police ticketing a biker at Yonge and Dundas. Yonge and Roxborough news.
