With the warm weather, people are out on their bicycles once again.

Weyburn police are reminding residents about bike safety.

"Under the provisions of the traffic bylaw bicycles are considered to be vehicles and there's a couple of exceptions but basically they have to follow exactly the same rules of the road that a car does, which means riding on the proper side of the road, not on the sidewalk, stopping at the stop signs, yielding, stopping at the red lights, signalling when they turn and all those other good things," explained Deputy Chief Rod Stafford.

"We need the roads to be safe for everybody," said Stafford. "Not just drivers of cars but anybody who uses the road needs to be safe from other people using the road as well."

Although bicycle helmets are not required by law, police do recommend them, according to Stafford.

Police also dealt with a couple bicycle thefts this week. Read more in the full report from the Weyburn Police Service.

May 8

-At about 2:10 pm the Weyburn PS responded to a report of a domestic disturbance. Police were able to mediate the matter without need for further involvement.

-The Weyburn PS is investigating the report of the theft of 2 bicycles from a yard in the 1000 Block of Park Avenue. One bicycle has been recovered but the second bicycle remains unaccounted for. It is described as; Blue/Silver Mountain Bike having City bike licence # 3247 on it. Anyone with information relating to this theft is asked to contact either the Weyburn Police, or to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

May 10

- The Weyburn PS received a report of a theft of property from a vehicle.

- At about 12:50 pm the Weyburn PS received a call regarding a single vehicle collision on 3rd Avenue NW. The male driver was transported to the hospital with minor injuries. The investigation supported that the male driver be charged with Driving Without Due Care & Attention.

May 11

- At about 12:40 am the Weyburn PS were called to a report of a disturbance at a local bar. Upon arrival one of the people were found to be in an intoxicated state and was arrested for being Intoxicated in a Public Place. The person
was held until sober then released.

- At about 11 am the Weyburn PS were called to a report of a disturbance in an apartment building. Upon arrival, it was determined that an unwanted person had gained access to the secure building and was causing problems. The male was gone before police arrived so no further police intervention was required.

May 12

- At about 9:50 am the Weyburn PS were called to a report of Mischief in progress in the downtown core area. Upon arrival, it was learned that the matter involved family members and the damaging of a vehicle. A female was taken into custody at the scene without incident. The matter is still under investigation and charges are pending.

- At about 5 pm the Weyburn PS received a report of eggs being thrown from a vehicle. The investigation revealed that at about 5 pm occupants of a Red Ford F150 pickup truck were involved in throwing eggs at a residence on Ash Drive. The Weyburn PS is seeking the public's assistance in identifying the owner of the red truck.

May 13

- The Weyburn PS assisted the Weyburn RCMP at a 2-vehicle Collision with injuries at the intersection of Hwy # 39 and Hwy # 13.

-The Weyburn PS has recently received formal complaints regarding people riding Bicycles on the sidewalk causing near collisions with pedestrians. Under the provisions of the Weyburn Traffic Bylaw Bicycles are considered to be vehicles and must obey all the same rules of the road as if they were vehicles. This includes; stopping for Stop Signs and Red Lights, riding on the correct side of the street, signalling, and all other rules of the road. The only exception to the 'not riding on sidewalk' rule is for anyone riding a bicycle having a wheel diameter of 39 centimetres or less. This restriction in practical terms means bicycles of small children. Anyone found to be riding a bicycle in violation of the Bylaw can be issued a ticket and under certain circumstances can even have their bicycle impounded.