In Ontario:

##HTA 147 - Slow moving traffic travel on right side any vehicle moving slower than the normal traffic speed should drive in the right-hand lane, or as close as practicable to the right edge of the road except when preparing to turn left or when passing another vehicle.

 

For cyclists, you must ride far enough out from the curb to maintain a straight line, clear of sewer grates, debris, potholes, and parked car doors. You may occupy any part of a lane when your safety warrants it. Never compromise your safety for the convenience of a motorist behind you.

"is it better to check with local ordinances?"

I've read that statutes about driving on the sidewalk and sharing with pedestrians varies (in North America) from city to city; but I expect that statutes about driving on the road vary less, and are set by the (larger) State (or Province, or Country).

Some roads are 'no cyclists or pedestrians' and signed to that effect.

I'd guess if you're going somewhere unfamiliar you should find out the local laws and customs.

In Ontario:

HTA 147 - Slow moving traffic travel on right side

any vehicle moving slower than the normal traffic speed should drive in the right-hand lane, or as close as practicable to the right edge of the road except when preparing to turn left or when passing another vehicle.

For cyclists, you must ride far enough out from the curb to maintain a straight line, clear of sewer grates, debris, potholes, and parked car doors. You may occupy any part of a lane when your safety warrants it. Never compromise your safety for the convenience of a motorist behind you.

"is it better to check with local ordinances?"

I've read that statutes about driving on the sidewalk and sharing with pedestrians varies (in North America) from city to city; but I expect that statutes about driving on the road vary less, and are set by the (larger) State (or Province, or Country).

Some roads are 'no cyclists or pedestrians' and signed to that effect.

I'd guess if you're going somewhere unfamiliar you should find out the local laws and customs.

In Ontario:

##HTA 147 - Slow moving traffic travel on right side any vehicle moving slower than the normal traffic speed should drive in the right-hand lane, or as close as practicable to the right edge of the road except when preparing to turn left or when passing another vehicle.

For cyclists, you must ride far enough out from the curb to maintain a straight line, clear of sewer grates, debris, potholes, and parked car doors. You may occupy any part of a lane when your safety warrants it. Never compromise your safety for the convenience of a motorist behind you.

In Ontario:

##HTA 147 - Slow moving traffic travel on right side any vehicle moving slower than the normal traffic speed should drive in the right-hand lane, or as close as practicable to the right edge of the road except when preparing to turn left or when passing another vehicle.

For cyclists, you must ride far enough out from the curb to maintain a straight line, clear of sewer grates, debris, potholes, and parked car doors. You may occupy any part of a lane when your safety warrants it. Never compromise your safety for the convenience of a motorist behind you.

"is it better to check with local ordinances?"

I've read that statutes about driving on the sidewalk and sharing with pedestrians varies (in North America) from city to city; but I expect that statutes about driving on the road vary less, and are set by the (larger) State (or Province, or Country).

Some roads are 'no cyclists or pedestrians' and signed to that effect.

I'd guess if you're going somewhere unfamiliar you should find out the local laws and customs.