Slow down cyclists.

Beware of police officers on bicycles enforcing the rules of our bike trails.

Officers say they have been conducting enforcement on Marine Parade Drive and the Humber Bay Park area in search of speeders and careless riders.

Sgt. Lhawang Jongdong, of 22 Division Neighbourhood Community Officer Program, says offences in violation of the Highway Traffic Act applies to both cyclists and drivers of a motor vehicle.

“Cyclists need to slow down,” Jongdong warns. “Speeding, red light fail to stop, disobey stop sign and fail to yield all apply to cyclists as much as drivers of a motor vehicle.”

There has been a large number of complaints from pedestrians about the fast speed of some cyclists using area bike trails.

There are many incidents posted on social media about residents in the Humber Bay Shores and other areas being hit,  or narrowly escaping being plowed into, by fast-moving cyclists, who police say are travelling well above the speed limit.

A number of residents have suffered physical injuries as a result. The area councillor has provided signs urging people to slow down as part of a campaign.

Last July police kicked off a week-long traffic campaign geared to cyclists, which focused on community engagement, education and enforcement.

Last year, police say a total of 64 people were killed on Toronto streets. Of those, 73% were vulnerable road users not in cars, including one cyclist.

The “Big 4” driver behaviours that are known to cause injuries to vulnerable road users are: speeding, aggressive driving, distracted driving and impaired driving.

Officers are talking to drivers about “dooring incidents,” which happen to cyclists. They also promote the police’s bicycle registry and other ways to prevent bicycle theft.

With more people biking outdoors to take advantage of the city’s ActiveTO program, police are reminding drivers to stay alert and anticipate sharing the road with cyclists.

If you have any concerns call police at 416-808-2200.