Obtaining the identification of the person who doored you is important

In the past, the Toronto Police Services Board refused to release the identities of drivers who door cyclists by maintaining that it is considered an “incident” as opposed to a reportable motor vehicle accident and by relying on the personal information exemption found under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990.

When a cyclist is doored, failure to obtain the name and address of the driver can severely interfere with the cyclist’s ability to seek legal redress such as getting insurance benefits, compensation for their damaged bike, or being able to pursue a lawsuit. For more click here.