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ROAD RIGHTS BY BOB MIONSKE
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Road Rights- Buzz KillThursday, December 22, 2011By Bob Mionske One of the most egregious violations of our right to the road is the “buzz,” when a motorist passes a cyclist perilously close—so close that buzzes frequently ...Road Rights- In War Over Parking, Cyclists Look to Lock BikesFriday, December 09, 2011In most cities, cyclists have nowhere to lock their bikes legally. Here’s how to change that. By Bob Mionske Whether your bike takes you to work or just on the occasional coffee run...Road Rights- Moving Targets: Cyclists and PedestriansWednesday, November 02, 2011Your guide to playing nice with pedestrians. By Bob Mionske Sharing the road with cars is fairly straightforward: Cyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as motorists. But when...Road Rights- Back to the FutureMonday, October 10, 2011New York City traffic, circa 1890. (Associated Press) It’s a great time to be a bike advocate—so go ahead and party like it’s 1899. By Bob Mionske Fifty years ...Road Rights- Blaming the Victims, AgainTuesday, October 04, 2011By Bob Mionske When dangerous driving threatens the lives of children, what should the authorities do? Too often, they appear to believe the proper response is cracking down on parents, rather...Road Rights- How to Keep Your Group Rides LegalSunday, September 18, 2011Etiquette tip No. 1: Give traffic room to pass. (Michael Robertson) Some tips on keeping the long arm of the law away from your ride. By Bob Mionske Cyclists like to ride in p...Road Rights: Put a Lid on ItTuesday, August 16, 2011Why you should wear your helmet—even if you can lawfully ride without one By Bob Mionske No state requires adults to wear a helmet when they ride (although some municipalities do). ...Road Rights- L.A. OrdinanceTuesday, August 09, 2011By Bob Mionske Car culture epitomizes the American love affair with the automobile, and no place quite epitomizes car culture like Southern California. Which makes what has been happening...Road Rights- License To RideFriday, July 29, 2011By Bob Mionske If your town is considering mandatory bicycle registration, here’s how to fight back Did you hear about Michael DenDekker, the New York assemblyman who wanted to make...Road Rights- How to Handle Bike-Car Accidents, Part 3Sunday, July 17, 2011By Bob Mionske The bad news is, you were hit by a car. The good news is, you survived. But you were injured. You’ve got medical bills. You’ve got a totaled bike. And you want to kn...Road Rights- How to Handle Bike-Car Accidents, Part 2Thursday, June 30, 2011I Was In A Collision—What Should I Do? By Bob Mionske You’ve just been hit by a car, and you’re lying on the roadway. In Part 1 of this article, I advised you to begin d...Road Rights- Set the Record StraightMonday, June 13, 2011No cyclist wants to relive a collision—but it pays to read the police report By Bob Mionske Picture this: You’re riding home from work, obeying all traffic laws, when a car kn...Road Rights- How to Handle Bike-Car Accidents, Part 1Thursday, June 02, 2011I Was In A Collision—What Should I Do? By Bob Mionske It was an unusually bright sunny February day in Portland; I was on a ride and had a tailwind, so I was moving along pretty wel...Road Rights- Child's Play?Wednesday, May 25, 2011Believe it or not, even young kids can be held liable in court for cycling accidents. Here’s what you should know. by Bob Mionske Last fall, you may have heard about a preschool gir...Road Rights- Are Doorings Really An Accident?Friday, May 13, 2011Police and lawmakers protect drivers who open their doors into passing cyclists. By Bob Mionske The 56-year old cyclist never saw the driver; the driver never saw the cyclist. But did the...Road Rights- Finding Middle Ground in MarylandFriday, April 22, 2011By Bob Mionske Nathan Krasnopoler was on his way home from the Farmer’s Market. At least that’s what his family is thinking, because the fresh produce he was carrying was scattered...Road Rights- The Bikelash ContinuesMonday, March 28, 2011IMAGINE YOU’RE THE POLICE COMMISSIONER of a large American city. You’re charged with enforcing the laws, fighting crime, keeping public order, and protecting the public’s saf...Road Rights- Signing Your Life Away?Wednesday, March 16, 2011Legal waivers are a necessary part of organized rides—but they don’t apply to every mishap. By Bob Mionske If you’ve ever participated in an organized ride or race, you ...Road Rights- The Bicycle WarsTuesday, March 08, 2011In 1895, New York City was a hotbed of cycling fever. Bicycles were the fashion statement of the day, and everybody had one, or wanted one. But then the automobile appeared on the scene, and our ro...Road Rights- Is Cycling Recreational or Transportational?Thursday, February 17, 2011“Suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat myself.” —Mark Twain That quote is over a century old, and things have changed, right? ...Road Rights- Take a PassWednesday, January 26, 2011By Bob Mionske, J.D. A common misconception motorists have is that cyclists are slow. Of course, an automobile can reach higher speeds than a bicycle, but that’s on the increasingly myth...Road Rights- Vail Hit & Run Follow-UpWednesday, January 19, 2011By Bob Mionske, J.D. We can say this much: Mark Hurlbert, Colorado’s Fifth Judicial District Attorney, went the extra mile to protect hit-and-run driver Martin Erzinger (read the story h... |
AnnouncementsComing Soon... NewsIn the helmets debate, cyclists need to use their headsMay 16, 2013The Herald: Inside Track: In the helmets debate, cyclists need to use their heads Helen McArdle News Reporte... Bike advocates react to citys crash studyMay 16, 2013The Boston Globe: Bike advocates react to city’s crash study By Martine Powers | Globe Staff May... Arrested driver complained bicyclists 'don't belong' in LyonsMay 15, 2013The Daily Camera: Driver arrested in cyclist's death had complained bicyclists 'don't belong' in Lyon... Support grows for 'strict liability' for cyclists in ScotlandMay 15, 2013Bike Biz: Support grows for 'strict liability' for cyclists in Scotland by Jonathon Harker Bike Sta... |
