Attorney Bob Mionske examines whether roundabouts or traditional traffic intersections are more safe for cyclists. Road racers in Europe have a lot to contend with. Paris-Roubaix is famous for its...
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The VeloNews legal expert offers a few tips on who is responsible when a cyclist-pedestrian or cyclist-cyclist crash occurs. For most roadies, a “collision” usually means either a car-on-bike crash...
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You should always ride with lights at night, but what about during the day? Bob Mionske explores some specific examples when riders may be legally advised to use lights during...
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People still need to move around even when they’re sheltering in place and practicing social distancing. Bike booms have come and gone, but bicycles and cyclists have never gone away....
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State Attorney Phil Archer announced that that his office would not be prosecuting the case, and that all criminal charges in the case had been dropped. Last month, a group…
The issue is whether a teen on a bike should be facing incarceration and a lifetime felony criminal record for failing to hear an alleged command to ‘Stop!’ It’s Saturday…
Rideshare cars like Uber and Lyft are now everywhere on U.S. streets. A complex legal situation exists for cyclists who are hit by Uber or Lyft drivers. A decade ago,…
The season for knowing your state’s laws around lighting and investing in hi-viz and reflective clothing has arrived. We guide you through what you need to know to stay safe…
When we excuse careless driving by blaming the victims of careless driving, we ensure that other drivers will continue to drive carelessly. Phil Gaimon was a self-described “fat kid,” with no…
By Rick Bernardi Bike lanes continue through the intersection, even if they are not painted onto the roadway, and drivers who don’t yield to a cyclist riding in a bike…