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- [Bicycle Wrongful Death Attorney: California Cases](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/bicycle-accident-wrongful-death/) - Review California bicycle wrongful death cases and legal rights for surviving family members. Learn about available damages and results for fatal accidents.
- [How Long Does a Bicycle Accident Case Take?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/bicycle-accident-case-timeline/) - Find out how long a bicycle accident case takes to resolve. From initial investigation to final settlement, learn about the factors that influence your timeline.
- [Understanding Types of Compensation in Bicycle Accident Cases](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/bicycle-accident-compensation-types/) - Explore the types of compensation available to injured cyclists in California, including economic and non-economic damages.
- [Dooring Accidents: Liability & Legal Rights in California](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/dooring-accident-liability-ca/) - Understand your legal rights after a dooring accident in California. Learn who is at fault and how cyclists can recover compensation.
- [How to File a Claim After a Bicycle Accident: A Complete Guide](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/how-to-file-a-claim-after-a-bicycle-accident/) - Pursue compensation for your injuries by following the legal process for filing a bicycle accident claim in California.
- [Who Is at Fault in a Bicycle Accident? Understanding California Liability Law](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/who-is-at-fault-in-california-bicycle-accident/) - Understand how California liability law determines who is at fault in a bicycle accident. Learn about common incidents and what factors can affect compensation.
- [Oregon Bicycle Helmet Laws: Your Rights And Duties](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/oregon-bicycle-helmet-laws-your-rights-and-duties/) - Bicycle helmets have been in the news lately. Last month, Bike Law Illinois attorney Brendan Kevenides reported that an Illinois case may have some potential to hold Illinois cyclists liable for their own head injuries if they are hit by a car and are not wearing a helmet. The day before that report came out,
- [Bicycle Eye Injury Attorney: Vision Loss and Eye Trauma Cases](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/bicycle-eye-injury-attorney/) - Experienced California bicycle eye injury attorneys help victims secure compensation for vision loss and related medical costs. Free consultation available.
- [Bicycle Accident Insurance Claims: Navigating the Process](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/bicycle-accident-insurance-claim/) - A practical guide to bicycle accident insurance claims, including coverage options, insurer tactics, claim denials, and when cyclists need legal help.
- [Bicycle Accident Settlements: Factors That Determine Compensation](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/bicycle-accident-settlement/) - How much is a bicycle accident settlement worth? Learn what determines your case value under California law so you can secure the full compensation you are owed.
- [Common Bicycle Accident Injuries](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/bicycle-accident-injury-guide/) - Injured in a bicycle accident? Learn about common cycling injuries and your legal rights to seek compensation under California law.
- [British Cyclist "Deliberately Run Down" In Saudi Arabia, British Embassy Calls It A Tragic Accident](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/british-cyclist-deliberately-run-down-in-saudi-arabia-british-embassy-calls-it-a-tragic-accident/) - What happens when national interest conflicts with cyclist justice? This week, British nationals may have learned that that their lives are considered expendable. On Thursday, February 25, four cyclists were riding on the outskirts of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Among the cyclists was John Currie, 54, a British national employed in human resources for BAE Systems.
- [Executive Summary Of The Withdrawal Of Charges In The Michael Bryant Case](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/executive-summary-of-the-withdrawal-of-charges-in-the-michael-bryant-case/) - Executive Summary On Tuesday, May 25, Richard Peck, the special prosecutor appointed to try former Ontario Attorney General Michael Bryant on charges involving the death of Toronto messenger Darcy Allan Sheppard, withdrew the charges against Bryant, noting that "there is no reasonable prospect of conviction in relation to either of the charges before the Court. Accordingly,
- [Leading The Way](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/leading-the-way/) - Earlier this year, we received a call from a cyclist in Huntington, West Virginia. That cyclist, a man named Tony Patrick, had a hair-raising story to tell about his encounter with a Sheriff’s Deputy across the Ohio River in Chesapeake, Ohio. The Deputy, who was unfamiliar with Ohio law regarding cyclists, ordered Tony off the
- [Road Rights Announcement](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/road-rights-announcement/) - Nearly two months ago, I announced that, following my final Legally Speaking column, I would continue to write about the fight for cyclists’ rights in a new column for Bicycling magazine. I am pleased to announce that my new column—Road Rights—is finally here. The first online edition of Road Rights, a column about the new commuter tax benefit, was posted on March 19th; the online
- [Road Rights - What Is Road Rage?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-what-is-road-rage/) - This is the first of a two-part section on Road Rage. In this first part Bob Mionske explains road rage from a legal perspective - what it is, legally as well as psychologically, and how it affects cyclists. In Part II, next week, Bob explains how to handle it.(( In When Tempers Flare, I began
- [Legally Speaking - Blaming The Victim](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-blaming-the-victim/) - By Bob Mionke Legally Speaking with Bob Mionske – Blaming the victim Published Apr. 10, 2008 on VeloNews Bob, Thank you for an outstanding article on the facts and media bias in the fatal Cupertino accident. I wanted to let you know that in the wake of the accident the San Francisco Chronicle ran a
- [The L.A. Bicycle License Controversy](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/the-la-bicycle-license-controversy/) - Recently, in Legally Speaking, we reported on proposals in Portland and Seattle to implement bicycle taxes, and expanded on that Legally Speaking column in our blog post "A Bicycle Tax?" In response to that blog post, reader Rich Wilson raised some questions about a controversy brewing in Los Angeles over recent enforcement efforts: When that Seattle
- [In The Court Of Absurd Results](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/in-the-court-of-absurd-results/) - Imagine you’re driving your car on a road with multiple lanes. You’re in the right lane, and for some reason, the lane to the left of you backs up, and traffic stops. No problem, your lane is still open, so you continue driving, passing all of the cars stopped in the lane to your left.
- [Road Rights - Hit And Run](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-hit-and-run/) - By Bob Mionske Like many New Yorkers, Bobby Bowen had re-discovered the joy of cycling in the city. As Bobby hadexplained, riding everywhere "made him feel happy and helped him stay fit and feel alive." It’s a feeling we all know. The simple act of traveling somewhere is transformed by the bicycle into a moving celebration
- [Out Of Tragedy, Halting Steps Towards Protecting Vulnerable Users](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/out-of-tragedy-halting-steps-towards-protecting-vulnerable-users/) - Portland Bicycle Accident Attorney on Vulnerable Road User Laws By Bob Mionske Gerald Apple was returning home from a ride. One left turn, and he would be in his driveway. But as he began turning, a driver coming up behind him passed Gerald on the left, hit Gerald, and knocked him into a drainage ditch
- [Road Rights - Why We Need Cycling Insurance](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-why-we-need-cycling-insurance/) - By Bob Mionske In 1898, Dr. Truman J. Martin of Buffalo, New York paid $11.25 for an insurance policy that provided him with up to $10,000 of liability coverage (about $250,000 in inflation-adjusted dollars, according to the Consumer Price Index). This was the first automobile insurance policy ever written. By then, insurance policies had already
- [And That Was That](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/and-that-was-that/) - 2008 was a good year for cyclists in Portland, Oregon. The number of cyclists increased, while the number of cyclists injured in traffic decreased. Even better, there were no cycling fatalities. For Portland cyclists, this was a welcome change from the terrible news of 2007, when six cyclists died on Portland streets. While 2009 shows
- [Road Rights - Traffic Injustice, Part II](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-traffic-injustice-part-ii/) - By Bob Mionske In November, I wrote the first of what I promised would be a two-part column on traffic injustice. Since then, breaking news on the situation in Philadelphia and the Los Angeles road rage trialnecessitated coverage of those issues. Now, with this column, we return to the prior issue. “You can’t cycle anywhere
- [An Exercise In Absurdity](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/an-exercise-in-absurdity/) - In Bicycling & the Law, one of the issues Bob addressed under the rubric of anti-cyclist bias was police bias against cyclists. Anti-cyclist bias within law enforcement manifests in several ways. One manifestation of this bias is the one-sided investigation. This occurs when the officer investigating a crash between a cyclist and a motorist interviews
- [Getting The Story Wrong](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/getting-the-story-wrong/) - “One more driver facing prison time for colliding with a Portland cyclist.” That was the headline on the website of Portland television station KATU, in an article on the arrest of a Portland driver whom police allege intentionally hit a cyclist. As BikePortland.org reported, following the incident, the driver was charged with assault in the
- [A Path To Justice](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/a-path-to-justice/) - Rory Tomasello was, by all accounts, a talented, “intensely bright” and creative young man. An aspiring actor and playwright, Tomasello was studying philosophy at De Anza College in Cupertino while he tried to figure out what to do with his life; he had already outgrown the small town confines of Morgan Hill, California, and was
- ["And The Hell With The Law"](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/and-the-hell-with-the-law/) - A few months ago, Bob received a call from a call from a cyclist in West Virginia. The cyclist—Tony Patrick—had an amazing story to tell; while out on a training ride in southern Ohio, he had been ordered off the road by a Sheriff’s Deputy, and when he asserted his right to ride on the
- [Scottsdale Cyclist's Fight For Her Life Ends](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/scottsdale-cyclists-fight-for-her-life-ends/) - Last week, we reported that a cyclist in Scottsdale, Arizona was fighting for her life after being hit by a passing garbage truck. We are sorry to report that her fight for life ended yesterday, when she died at a Scottsdale hospital. Cindie Holub, 53, was injured on the afternoon of February 24 while cycling
- [Legally Speaking - To Impede Or Not To Impede](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-to-impede-or-not-to-impede/) - By Bob Mionske Legally Speaking – with Bob Mionske: To impede or not to impede, that is the question Published Apr. 20, 2006 on VeloNews Dear Bob: I have the good fortune to live in Southern Minnesota where the roads are in good condition, and relatively free of traffic. Our club rides are always quite
- [Road Rights - Road Rage Doctor Going To Jail](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-road-rage-doctor-going-to-jail/) - Dr. Christoper T. Thompson, a.k.a. “The Road Rage Doctor,” is sentenced to five years in prison for seriously injuring two cyclists in Los Angeles. By Bob Mionske Too often, cyclists receive no justice for the violence they encounter on the roads. But Friday, a closely-watched chapter in anti-cyclist violence came to a close as Dr.
- [New At Bicyclelaw.com: VeloRadio](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/new-at-bicyclelaw-com-veloradio/) - Yesterday, we announced that BicycleLaw.com now has a Facebook page, and a YouTube channel. We also announced that some other changes were underway at BicycleLaw.com. Today, we're pleased to unveil one of those changes, with the most recent addition to BicycleLaw.com: VeloRadio. With Veloradio, Bob Mionske will be discussing bicycle law and advocacy issues in
- [Saudi Police, British Embassy: Foul Play Ruled Out In Death Of Murdered British Cyclist](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/saudi-police-british-embassy-foul-play-ruled-out-in-death-of-murdered-british-cyclist/) - In a follow-up article on the death of a British cyclist who was reportedly “deliberately run down” by Saudi youths outside Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Arab News is reporting that “Police have confirmed the [cyclist’s] death … was nothing more than a tragic accident.” The Saudi paper reported that police spokesperson Maj. Sami Al-Shwaerikh ruled out
- [Road Rights - Making Better Laws](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-making-better-laws/) - Laws that don’t help anyone usually go unheeded. But a smart one, in Idaho, could provide a nationwide model. By Bob Mionske In the polarized world of cyclist-motorist interactions, one sore point consistently emerges whenever drivers begin talking about cyclists—we cyclists never seem to obey traffic laws, particularly those involving stop signs. To be fair,
- [Drunk Cycling: Is Denver's New Bike Dui Policy Harsher Than Rules in Other States?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/media/drunk-cycling-is-denvers-new-bike-dui-policy-harsher-than-rules-in-other-states/) - This news article featuring Bob Mionske and Rick Bernardi has been reproduced here for our archives. By Sam Levin Tue., Nov. 27 2012 Yesterday, we reported that Denver Police are now enforcing state drunk-cycling laws -- meaning intoxicated cyclists can be charged with DUIs just like inebriated drivers. Some cycling advocates question whether this is
- [Bob Mionske: OG Bike Lawyer, Olympian, and More](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/bob-mionske-og-bike-lawyer-olympian-and-more/) - From the beginning, the Bike Law Network has had a singular focus—helping cyclists who have been injured find justice. Well, what’s so special about that? Lots of lawyers take bicycle accident cases. But the Bike Law Network is different—the lawyers in the network are cyclists themselves, and they’re passionately committed to protecting the rights of cyclists. Just how different is
- [An Autumn Present, An Autumn Past](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/an-autumn-present-an-autumn-past/) - This past week, it’s been a beautiful autumn here in the Pacific Northwest, with blue skies and sunny days reminding us of autumns past. Two years ago yesterday, our idyllic Portland autumn was shattered by tragedy; in the aftermath, Portland was transformed, in ways that we would perhaps not have foreseen, had our autumn then
- [Legally Speaking - A Fatal Bias?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-a-fatal-bias/) - Dear Bob, Thank you for penning the column. I read with interest your notes on cycling deaths. You raise an interesting point: many cycling deaths result in no criminal legal accountability. I think we all know cyclist who have died on the road. In every instance that you bring up had there been a vehicle
- [Legally Speaking - Summer Of Rage](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-summer-of-rage/) - In my last Legally Speaking column, Bikes vs. Cars, I recounted some of this summer’s more egregious road rage incidents between motorists and cyclists, all of which happened in rapid-fire succession over a period of several weeks. As I noted in conclusion, although these stories may have seemed like “a new kind of road rage,”
- [Can A Bicyclist Pass On The Right?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/can-a-bicyclist-pass-on-the-right/) - By Rick Bernardi. J.D. Can a bicyclist pass on the right? This is a question that we’ve come across more than once, most recently in a crash that happened in California. As the cyclist explained, I was doored by a passenger door in the right traffic lane on a busy California road. I typically ride
- [Road Rights - Philly's Pushback](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-phillys-pushback/) - In October, two pedestrians died in Philadelphia after being hit by errant cyclists. Now, anti-cyclist sentiment is on the rise. A NOTE: Part Two of Traffic Injustice will be the next post on the Road Rights blog. What’s happening in Philadelphia is more pressing and Bob Mionske covers that here. By Bob Mionske It began
- [British Cyclist Murdered, Media Blackout, Government Silence-- Cover-up?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/british-cyclist-murdered-media-blackout-government-silence-cover-up/) - Yesterday, we reported that John Currie, a British cyclist, had been “deliberately run down” in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia by local youths. This murder was first reported by the Telegraph on Saturday. On Sunday, Arab News reported that the “UK Embassy Rules Out Foul Play In Cyclist’s Death.” Instead, the embassy was referring to the cyclist’s
- [Shifting The Blame, And Justice Denied, Again](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/shifting-the-blame-and-justice-denied-again/) - It’s the issue that just won’t go away—and cyclists are continuing to get stung by it. I’m talking about contraflow riding on the sidewalk—in plain English, riding on the sidewalk against the direction of vehicular traffic. Now, many cycling safety advocates strongly recommend against riding on the sidewalk. Others take a more nuanced approach. Personally,
- [It Never Ends](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/it-never-ends/) - Law enforcement officers—at least in California—just can’t seem to be bothered with actually learning the laws they are charged with enforcing. Consider the Los Angeles Police Department, which has been enforcing a non-existent law against perplexed USC students. Or the California Highway Patrol officer who didn’t see any problem with a driver who turned into
- [Road Rights - How Should You Respond To Road Rage?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-how-should-you-respond-to-road-rage/) - This is the second of a two-part post about Road Rage. In the first part Bob Mionske explained road rage from a legal perspective. In Part II, below, Bob suggests how to handle it. By Bob Mionske So what should you do when confronted with a raging driver? The first rule is: don’t engage with
- [California Cyclists Buzzed -- By The CHP!](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/california-cyclists-buzzed-by-the-chp/) - When the Beatles were in the studio recording what has gone down in music history as “the most important rock & roll album ever made,” Paul McCartney, working on one of his songs, sang “it’s getting better all the time”… to which John Lennon countered “it couldn’t get no worse.” Bicycling advocacy is kind of
- [Legally Speaking - Attack Of The Killer Garage Door- Part III](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-attack-of-the-killer-garage-door-part-iii/) - By Bob Mionske Legally Speaking – with Bob Mionske: Attack of the killer garage door – Part III Published Feb. 9, 2006 on Velonews Dear Readers; Recently, S.S., an attorney in Tennessee, drove into his garage whilehis bike was still attached to his roof rack, and his insurance companyrefused to pay his claim (see “Is
- [Legally Speaking - Garage V. Roof Rack, Part II](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-garage-v-roof-rack-part-ii/) - By Bob Mionske Legally Speaking – with Bob Mionske: Garage v. Roof Rack, Part II Published Jan. 31, 2006 by VeloNews Dear Readers; In my most recent column, S.S., a Tennessee attorney, asked about his insurance company’s refusal to compensate him for the loss of his bicycle when he drove into his garage while his
- [The Bike Law Interview: Bruce Hagen, Bike Law Georgia](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/the-bike-law-interview-bruce-hagen-bike-law-georgia/) - When I first teamed up with Peter Wilborn and Ann Groninger to help launch the Bike Law network, there were exactly four states in the network—Maryland and South Carolina, represented by Peter, North Carolina, represented by Ann, and my own state, Oregon. Since then, the network has expanded to 22 states, and continues to grow.
- [Legally Speaking - Can't We Do Better?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-cant-we-do-better/) - Two weeks ago, I wrote about the collision that hospitalized Dr. Ed Farrar (see Yet another collision). Since then, I’ve received a letter I’d like to share. First, C.S. wrote in to say: We held Ed’s rally this last Sunday. I figure 700 - 800 riders showed up. It was one of the greatest moments
- [Legally Speaking - Deliverance Of The Bird Man](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-deliverance-of-the-bird-man/) - Dear Bob, I thought you might like to address this in your column. We were on a group ride in deepest darkest West Virginia and a car passed with oncoming traffic, mere inches from our handlebars.This yahoo move was obviously for the purpose of aggression in that there was a stop sign only 100 yards
- [Legally Speaking - Where's The Justice?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-wheres-the-justice/) - Bob, It is difficult to express my outrage after verifying the facts of the Autumn Growhowski story. I find the collision (it should never be called an "accident") terrifying, and the resulting lack of justice simply unacceptable. How can the lawyers in this case sleep at night? In six months, a killer will be free
- [Legally Speaking - Mo' Birdman Fo' Y'all](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-mo-birdman-fo-yall/) - Bob, I was talking to a cycling friend today and telling him how my riding had been going and happened to mention an incident I was in while riding a couple of weeks ago. He laughed and said he was just reading a similar story and showed me the birdman case. I found it very
- [Legally Speaking - A Cyclists' Bill Of Rights](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-a-cyclists-bill-of-rights/) - “Gaining the right to the road was the cycling cause of the late nineteenth century; securing that right will be the cycling cause of the early twenty-first century.” Those were my closing words in the introductory chapter of Bicycling & the Law. I returned to that theme in the concluding chapter: The time has come
- [Road Rights - Traffic Injustice](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-traffic-injustice/) - This is the First of a Two Part Story By Bob Mionske Susanne Kibler-Hacker, 42, a highly-experienced cyclist, is the coordinator for New Hampshire’s ride-to-work days at her office. The morning of October 15, 2009, she was riding her bike to work. She never arrived. She was wearing a reflective fluorescent vest, but a driver
- [5 Reasons Why 3 Foot Passing Laws Are A Great Idea](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/5-reasons-why-3-foot-passing-laws-are-a-great-idea/) - Today, California’s new “3 Foot Passing law” takes effect, and is finally the law in the state. It’s been a long time coming—two previous attempts to pass the law met a fateful end at the tip of Governor Brown’s veto pen. The basic idea behind the 3 Foot Passing law is to explicitly spell out
- [5 Improvements We Can Make to Oregon’s Bicycle Laws](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/5-improvements-we-can-make-to-oregons-bicycle-laws/) - With a brand-new year stretching out before us, full of promise and hope, it’s a natural time to think not just of what the year will bring to us, but of what we will bring to the year. With that in mind, here is the first of 5 improvements we can make to Oregon’s bicycle
- [6 <s>Five</s> Improvements We Can Make to California Bicycle Laws](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/6-five-improvements-we-can-make-to-california-bicycle-laws/) - Pass the Complete Streets Law. With a brand-new year stretching out before us, full of promise and hope, it’s a natural time to think not just of what the year will bring to us, but of what we will bring to the year. With that in mind, here is the second of 6! five improvements we can
- [Road Rights - Kornheiser](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-kornheiser/) - By Bob Mionske Imagine you’re listening to the radio one day, as you always do, and the radio personality is on a tear about how annoying the local softball league is. Those ridiculous jerseys they wear, how ridiculous with their guts hanging out, haha, who do they think they are, professionals? Haha. And what about
- [Road Rights - How To Handle Bike-Car Accidents, Part 3](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-how-to-handle-bike-car-accidents-part-3/) - By 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 know who’s going to pay for all of this. You? Or the driver? Should you hire an attorney? Or
- [Nolo: Bike Accidents: What To Do After The Crash](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/nolo-bike-accidents-what-to-do-after-the-crash/) - Bike Accidents: What to Do After the Crash If you are on a bicycle and get into an accident with a car or truck, what you do at the accident scene and immediately after is crucial. When bikes get into accidents with cars, it's scary. (Fortunately, most bicycle accidents do not involve cars.) If you
- [Road Rights - Blaming The Victims](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-blaming-the-victims/) - I received an e-mail recently from a Florida cyclist named John, who had been involved in a collision for which he was being blamed. John had been riding in the bike lane when he was passed by an automobile. Immediately after passing John, the driver pulled into the bike lane and came to a stop.
- [Road Rights - Cycling: A Right, Or A Privilege?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-cycling-a-right-or-a-privilege/) - By Bob Mionske Before I jump into this column, I’d like you to hear from a concerned fellow attorney, Jeffrey Lynne, who recently wrote to me and Loren Mooney, editor-in-chief of Bicycling. Lynne is an attorney in the Ft. Lauderdale office of Akerman Senterfitt. Both Lynne and Akerman Senterfitt were recently recognized by the Florida
- [FUBAR in OC](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/fubar-in-oc/) - By Rick Bernardi, J.D. Road rage is nothing new to cyclists. Sooner or later, every cyclist will be accosted by some driver who is focused on dishing out some abuse, when he (or she) should be focused on safely operating their vehicle. And when the vehicle itself is the violent driver’s weapon of choice, safely
- [Nolo: Bike Accidents: Collisions With Cars At Intersections](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/nolo-bike-accidents-collisions-with-cars-at-intersections/) - Bike Accidents: Collisions With Cars at Intersections Learn about liability when bikes and cars collide at intersections -- and how to avoid these crashes and accidents. Although intersections represent a relatively small portion of a cyclist's travel route, they are where a cyclist is most at risk of getting hit by a car or otherwise
- [Unsafe Pass Seriously Injures Oregon Cyclist](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/unsafe-pass-seriously-injures-oregon-cyclist/) - Sep 05, 2014 Oregon Bicycle Accident Attorney Bob Mionske on "Safe Passing" laws and the three-foot rule A cyclist was seriously injured in an Oregon bicycle accident on Wednesday morning. The cyclist, Richard Barrett, 67, of Corvallis, Oregon was riding his bicycle on the shoulder of NW Hill Road in McMinnville, Oregon at 9:30 A.M.
- [When The Law Doesn't Say What The Court Thinks It Should Say...](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/when-the-law-doesnt-say-what-the-court-thinks-it-should-say/) - In a companion piece to this article, I posed this scenario: Imagine you’re driving your car on a road with multiple lanes. You’re in the right lane, and for some reason, the lane to the left of you backs up, and traffic stops. No problem, your lane is still open, so you continue driving, passing
- [Legally Speaking - The Birdman Letters](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-the-birdman-letters/) - By Bob Mionske Bob, After reading your most recent “Legally Speaking with Bob Mionske – Mo’ Birdman Fo’ Y’all” and the earlier “birdman case,” it occurs to me that, as a daily bike commuter and one who has been buzzed many times (intentionally and not), I spend a lot of time cussing and looking at
- [Crawford County Rescinds RAGBRAI Ban](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/crawford-county-rescinds-ragbrai-ban/) - In July, Bob published a Legally Speaking column (See "A question of liability") in which he discussed how one Iowa county passed a resolution banning RAGBRAI from county roads, and the subsequent effort by theIowa State Association of Counties to pass statewide legislation that would have curtailed the legal rights of cyclists who are injured on county
- [Non-Existent Laws, And The Cops Who Enforce Them](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/non-existent-laws-and-the-cops-who-enforce-them/) - In September, I wrote about an enforcement action jointly conducted between the Los Angeles Police Department and the University of Southern California Department of Public Safety. Their target? Law-abiding cyclists who are legally riding within crosswalks. Despite the law-abiding nature of the behavior that has been targeted, the LAPD invented a non-existent “law” prohibiting riding
- [Crosswalk Collision](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/crosswalk-collision/) - I went for a cup of coffee this morning. I walked down to the corner crosswalk, and waited for the light to change so I could cross. It would have been a shorter trip to just jaywalk across the street, but it seemed safer to use the crosswalk. So I waited for the light to
- [Road Rights - Improvements In Portland](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-improvements-in-portland/) - Three years ago, a series of tragedies could have marred Portland, Oregon cycling forever. Instead, the city found a way to move forward. By Bob Mionske Three years ago this month, Portland, Oregon was rocked by a tragic death. On October 11, 2007, after taking a lunch break at her apartment, 19-year-old Tracey Sparling, a
- [Road Rights - An Illegal Bike Ban - And The Fight Against It](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-an-illegal-bike-ban-and-the-fight-against-it/) - By Bob Mionske 43,000. Each year, that’s how many Americans are killed by motorists. For obvious reasons (size, speed, weight) automobiles carry an extremely high potential for causing lethal damage when negligently operated. Because motor vehicles are so dangerous, they are the only form of personal transportation for which the operator must be licensed and
- [Do All Bicycles Weigh Fifty Pounds? Five Tips for Protecting Yourself from Bike Theft](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/media/do-all-bicycles-weigh-fifty-pounds-five-tips-for-protecting-yourself-from-bike-theft/) - Have you heard that all bicycles weigh fifty pounds? It’s because a thirty-pound bicycle needs a twenty-pound lock, a forty-pound bicycle needs a ten-pound lock, and a fifty-pound bicycle doesn't need a lock at all. Well, maybe that was true before we had easy access to cargo bikes, e-bikes, and other heavy-duty bikes, but today?
- [Legally Speaking: Driven to distraction](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-driven-to-distraction/) - As the peloton rolled out of Limoges in the fifth stage of this year’s Tour, the teams and riders were focused on the challenge they faced. And they had to be — as physically prepared as the pros are, they can’t take on the Tour without mental clarity, focus, and discipline. Even when training, pros
- [Road Rights - Taking On The Bullies](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-taking-on-the-bullies/) - Cheryl, a former client of mine, was riding one of her regular routes, one she had ridden probably hundreds of times before. The only thing on her mind was whether she should get some climbing in, or loop back home on a flat route. So she didn’t notice anything unusual as a car approached from
- [Legally Speaking: Update on Florida teen arrest](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-update-on-florida-teen-arrest/) - 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 ride in Oviedo, Florida came upon a surprising scene: Two teen cyclists who had been holding a 25 second gap in a breakaway off the
- [Road Rights- Not So Slow](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-not-so-slow/) - A common misconception about cyclists is that we are in the way of drivers. In fact, motorists often underestimate just how quickly a bike can travel—a mistake that can result in right-of-way violations and crashes. If your bike is the fastest vehicle on the road in the three common scenarios below, here’s how to ride
- [Legally Speaking: Rider safety in roundabouts vs. intersections](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-rider-safety-in-roundabouts-vs-intersections/) - Cycling accident attorney Bob Mionske examines whether roundabouts or traditional traffic intersections are more safe for cyclists.
- [Road Rights - No Crime, No Punishment](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-no-crime-no-punishment/) - Why do dangerous drivers receive more protection from the law than their victims do? By Bob Mionske When a dangerous driver injures somebody, or takes another person’s life, we pretend that it’s somehow normal. We’re all so aware of our own driving mistakes that we do everything we can to avoid holding other drivers—even dangerous
- [Righting A Wrong: A New Law Takes On Oregon’s “Disappearing Bike Lanes”](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/righting-a-wrong-a-new-law-takes-on-oregons-disappearing-bike-lanes/) - It's Passed the House. And on April 29th, It's Before the Oregon Senate There aren’t many photos of Jonathan Chase Adams. “He didn’t like having his picture taken,” his younger sister Jessica says. “Neither do I. We’re the same like that.” Adams grew up in Laguna Niguel, in Southern California, and attended community college in neighboring
- [Road Rights - Back To The Future](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-back-to-the-future/) - New 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 ago, there was no national bicycling advocacy organization. This hadn’t always been the case. Our nation’s first paved roads were developed expressly for cyclists—through the lobbying
- [Pop Quiz: Bike Theft](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/pop-quiz-bike-theft/) - 1. True or False: Bike theft is annoying to the victim, but overall is not a serious crime problem. That is why law enforcement agencies don’t devote many resources to fighting the problem. 2. Multiple Choice: Bike Theft is… a. A crime of opportunity. b. A way for “tweakers” to score some quick and easy
- [Bicycling and the Law](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/media/bicycling-and-the-law/) - This book review of Bicycling & the Law has been reproduced here for our media archives. To access the original article, follow the link below. Red Kite Prayer: Bicycling and the Law August 27, 2009 by Padraig When I was a newbie, Eddie B.’s book, “Bicycle Road Racing,” was considered a must-read for anyone who was
- [Bikeportland.org: Portland in the Spotlight on the National Stage](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/media/bikeportland-org-portland-in-the-spotlight-on-the-national-stage/) - This news article featuring Bob Mionske has been reproduced here for our media archives. To access the original article, follow the link. BikePortland.org: Portland in the spotlight on the national stage Posted by Jonathan Maus (Editor) on March 5th, 2008 at 9:18 pm This story is part of my ongoing coverage of the 2008 National Bike
- [Road Rights - The Dutch Law](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-the-dutch-law/) - “Cager.” It’s a derogatory word for “driver” that’s sometimes used by motorcyclists and bicyclists—it refers to the steel cage of the automobile that surrounds and protects motorists from the consequences of their own errors. If you’re surrounded by a protective steel cage, your safety is less dependent upon being a careful driver. And if you
- [Road Rights - Suing Strava](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-suing-strava/) - The social network Strava has been linked to two cycling-related deaths. But can the online service really be held liable for its members’ behavior? By Bob Mionske On June 14, the San Francisco district attorney announced that cyclist Chris Bucchere would be charged with vehicular homicide in the death of pedestrian Sutchi Hui. Bucchere had
- [Road Rights - Vail Hit & Run Follow-up](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-vail-hit-run-follow-up/) - By 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 here) from any possibility of facing a jury on criminal charges. And it worked. Erzinger is a free man. Yes, there’s still that little matter of
- [Road Rights - Blaming The Victims, Again](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-blaming-the-victims-again/) - 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 than the dangerous drivers who threaten the lives of their children. This was demonstrated recently when a 10-year-old girl who was riding her bike to school in
- [Riding Your Bike in the Age of COVID-19 and Beyond: Everything You Need to Know About Protecting Yourself and Your Bike Part 2](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/riding-your-bike-in-the-age-of-covid-19-and-beyond-everything-you-need-to-know-about-protecting-yourself-and-your-bike-part-2/) - Since Covid first made its appearance in countries around the world, there has been an explosion of new riders taking up bicycling, whether for exercise, recreation, or to avoid commuting on crowded public transportation. This article is Part 2 in a series of bicycle safety articles for those riders who are new to bicycling, returning
- [Bicycle Riding In The Age Of Covid-19 And Beyond:  Everything You Need To Know If You Are Injured In A Collision, Part 3](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/bicycle-riding-in-the-age-of-covid-19-and-beyond-everything-you-need-to-know-if-you-are-injured-in-a-collision-part-3/) - Since Covid first made its appearance in countries around the world, there has been an explosion of new riders taking up bicycling, whether for exercise, recreation, or to avoid commuting on crowded public transportation. This article is Part 3 in a series of bicycle safety articles for those riders who are new to bicycling, returning
- [An Unavoidable Tragedy](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/an-unavoidable-tragedy/) - (a satire) By Rick Bernardi EVERYTOWN- A cyclist was killed today when he collided with a vehicle on Main Street. According to Everytown Police Sgt. Ben Dover, the cyclist and the driver of the vehicle were both traveling in the same direction on Main Street. As the driver was attempting to pass the cyclist, the cyclist’s handlebar
- [Turin Bicycle: Bob Mionske's Visit to Turin](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/media/turin-bicycle-bob-mionskes-visit-to-turin/) - This news article featuring Bob Mionske has been reproduced here for our media archives. When time was up for the Q&A portion of Bob Mionske’s February 28th book signing of Bicycling and the Law: Your Rights as a Cyclist at 8 PM, not many of the 30 or so in attendance were ready to leave.
- [Road Rights - Listen, Obey - And Then Act](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-listen-obey-and-then-act/) - Even if you know you did nothing wrong, follow instructions from police if you’re stopped while cycling—it will work in your favor in the long run. By Bob Mionske Eighteen months ago, my column on the Commuter Tax Benefit marked the start of my then-new blog, Road Rights (and 18 months later, Road Rights still
- [A Bicycle Tax?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/a-bicycle-tax/) - (NOTE: This entry is the full-length version of Death, taxes and...free riders? originally published as a Legally Speaking column on December 19, 2008) Benjamin Franklin once observed that there is nothing certain in this world but death and taxes. In our own time, we’ve observed that when it comes to the subject of cyclists, it’s all
- [5 Improvements We Can Make To Oregon’s Bicycle Laws: Strengthen Oregon’s protection of vulnerable roadway users](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/5-improvements-we-can-make-to-oregons-bicycle-laws-strengthen-oregons-protection-of-vulnerable-roadway-users/) - With a brand-new year stretching out before us, full of promise and hope, it’s a natural time to think not just of what the year will bring to us, but of what we will bring to the year. With that in mind, here is the 2nd of 5 improvements we can make to Oregon’s bicycle
- [Road Rights - When The Cop Says Stop](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-when-the-cop-says-stop/) - That night, Tony and Ryan were a little tired from a hard training ride the night before, so they decided to take the shorter route.
- [Hit by a Car while Cycling](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/auto-on-bike-collisions/hit-by-car-while-cycling/) - Collisions between adult cyclists and cars are relatively rare, but if you're a cyclist whose been hit by a car, follow this important advice.
- [Streetsblog: Blaming Cyclists for Dangerous Roads: It Goes Way Back](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/media/streetsblog-blaming-cyclists-for-dangerous-roads-it-goes-way-back/) - This news article featuring Rick Bernardi has been reproduced here for our media archives. by Sarah Goodyear on September 17, 2009 On Bicyclelaw.com yesterday, there was a terrible story out of Canada about a crash involving a reckless motorist and law-abiding cyclists. What was the response to the shocking case of careless driving, which left
- [Insurance Advice For Oregon Bicyclists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/insurance-advice-for-oregon-bicyclists/) - In some countries, comprehensive insurance policies are available for cyclists; like their counterparts for motorists, these policies cover cyclists for risks such as liability, personal injury, uninsured motorists, and theft. Until recently, comprehensive insurance policies for cyclists were not available in the United States; however, comprehensive bicycle insurance policies are now available in the United
- [Road Rights - Patrick Ytsma's Death: Justice Served?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-patrick-ytsmas-death-justice-served/) - As the Patrick Ytsma tragedy demonstrates, enforcing existing traffic laws isn’t enough to keep cyclists safe. We also need to change the way we think about driving. By Bob Mionske By all accounts, Patrick Ytsma was the epitome of safe and courteous bicycling. He made a point to follow traffic laws, and to be an
- [Legally Speaking - A Time For Thanks](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-a-time-for-thanks/) - As Americans pause to give thanks at the beginning of this holiday season, it’s a good time for us to look past some of the outrages we’ve experienced this past year and reflect on what we cyclists have to be thankful for. No, we shouldn’t forget that Dr. Ed Farrar is still in the hospital,
- [Legally Speaking - Riders' Responsibilities](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-riders-responsibilities/) - Dear Readers, A few weeks back, we had a letter from E.W. concerning a group ride that consistently gets caught in the intersection on a short-cycle traffic light (See "One single (group) ride or a collection of individuals?" ). The letters poured in, and they keep on coming, so this week, we’re going to run
- [Legally Speaking - Red Light, Green Light](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-red-light-green-light/) - Dear Readers, The subject of group rides and traffic signals just keeps rolling along. Several weeks ago, we had a letter concerning a group ride that always seems to get caught in the intersection on a short-cycle traffic light (See "One single (group) ride or a collection of individuals?"). The letters rolled in, and they
- [Legally Speaking - Nations Within Nations](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-nations-within-nations/) - Bob, My question about the Shootout is that while the Tohono O’Odham deputy loves to enforce some tribal statute that I have never been able to find that requires single file riding, shouldn’t the Arizona statute that allows two abreast be the enforceable law? Furthermore, I have found out that Tohono nation does not take
- [Legally Speaking - Bikes V. Cars](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-bikes-v-cars/) - To the casual observer, it may seem as though tempers have been rising along with the temperatures this summer, but as we’ll see, we know that the summer heat has nothing to do with it. Nevertheless, add higher gas prices, more bikes on the road, and — why not? — alcohol to the usual tension
- [Legally Speaking - A Question Of Liability](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-a-question-of-liability/) - Bob, We have a little ride in Iowa called RAGBRAI (Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa). A few years ago a cyclist hit a centerline crack and died. The widow sued the county, and a settlement out of court resulted in $300k to the widow. There were two accidents that morning at the same
- [Legally Speaking: Cyclist-Pedestrian Crash Liability](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-cyclist-pedestrian-crash-liability/) - The VeloNews legal expert offers a few tips on who is responsible when a cyclist-pedestrian or cyclist-cyclist crash occurs.
- [Road Rights - Is Cycling Recreational Or Transportational?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-is-cycling-recreational-or-transportational/) - “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? Perhaps Twain was being a might too ornery. Take our current Congress, for example. Rep. Michael Grimm, R- Staten Island, voted to repeal health
- [Road Rights - Finding Middle Ground In Maryland](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-finding-middle-ground-in-maryland/) - By 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 along the roadway when Jeannette Walke, 83, right-hooked him on February 26. Krasnopoler, a 20 year old engineering student at Johns Hopkins University, was
- [Road Rights - The "Ignorance Is Bliss" Defense](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-the-ignorance-is-bliss-defense/) - “I didn’t see the cyclist.” It’s the most common explanation motorists offer after hitting a rider. Even though the cyclist was wearing high-visibility clothing. Or was well-lit. Or was riding in broad daylight. It’s the “ignorance is bliss” defense: “I didn’t see the cyclist, and I didn’t intend to hit anybody. It was just an
- [Remembering Cindie Davis Holub](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/remembering-cindie-davis-holub/) - Earlier this week, we reported the unfortunate news that the cyclist who had been hit by a Waste Management truck in Scottsdale Arizona had lost her battle for life. Following that report, we received an email from a reader that told us a little bit more about the cyclist. As we reported previously, her name
- [Why Big Oil May Be Afraid Of Bicycles](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/media/why-big-oil-may-be-afraid-of-bicycles-2/) - This news article featuring Bob Mionske has been reproduced here for our archives.. A.K. Streeter Transportation / Bikes February 15, 2012 By now you must have read somewhere in the blogosphere that the Transportation Bill (officially The American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act, or H.R. 7) being shepherded by chair of the House Transportation Committee
- [Bike The Vote](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/bike-the-vote/) - Tomorrow, the nation heads to the polls. Of course, the election that is on everybody’s mind is the one that determines which candidate will be our President for the next four years. But as in every general election, there’s more on the ballot to consider. In the 2010 election, a Republican tidal wave inundated the
- [Do cyclists need to show a driver’s license if they are stopped by police in California?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/do-cyclists-need-to-show-a-drivers-license-if-they-are-stopped-by-police-in-california/) - Bike riders in California do not need an ID, but if stopped by police for a traffic violation, you'd better have one! ID laws are state-dependent.
- [Why Big Oil may be Afraid of Bicycles](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/media/why-big-oil-may-be-afraid-of-bicycles/) - This news article featuring Bob Mionske has been reproduced here for our archives. A.K. Streeter Transportation / Bikes February 15, 2012 By now you must have read somewhere in the blogosphere that the Transportation Bill (officially The American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act, or H.R. 7) being shepherded by chair of the House Transportation Committee
- [Everything You Need To Know About Oregon’s New Stop as Yield Law](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-oregons-new-stop-as-yield-law/) - As the world rings out 2019, and rings in 2020, Oregon cyclists are celebrating both the new year, and a new law. It took sixteen years, a lobbying push in 2007, and a disappointing legislative defeat in 2009, but finally, almost improbably, the Oregon Legislature passed a Stop as Yield law in 2019. And so,
- [Stay Seen, Stay Safe?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/stay-seen-stay-safe/) - Cyclists can minimize the risk of a car-on-bike collision by helping drivers to see them. But drivers must also be responsible and aware.
- [Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinel: Mionske Pedals to the Depths of Anti-Cyclist Road Rage](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/media/milwaukee-wisconsin-journal-sentinel-mionske-pedals-to-the-depths-of-anti-cyclist-road-rage/) - This news article featuring Bob Mionske has been reproduced here for our media archives. To access the original article, follow the link. Milwukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinel: Mionske pedals to the depths of anti-cyclist road rage (link no longer available) By Tom Held Sept. 9, 2008 Wisconsin native Bob Mionske has penned a remarkably thoughtful exploration of
- [Road Warrior](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/media/road-warrior/) - This news article featuring Bob Mionske has been reproduced here for our media archives. To access the original article, follow the link. Reno news & Review: Road warrior (link no longer available) Bike law expert and former Olympian Bob Mionske calls for more justice for cyclists Bike law expert and former Olympian Bob Mionske rides
- [Do cyclists need to show ID if they are stopped by police in Oregon?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/do-cyclists-need-to-show-id-if-they-are-stopped-by-police-in-oregon/) - The bottom line? In Oregon, cyclists are not required to produce ID or otherwise identify themselves during a traffic stop. Learn more.
- [Legally Speaking: When to Use Bicycle Lights During Daylight Hours](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-when-to-use-bicycle-lights-during-daylight-hours/) - Attorney Bob Mionske explores some specific examples when riders may be legally advised to use lights during the traditional daylight hours.
- [Riding and Changing Lives](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/media/riding-and-changing-lives/) - Bob Mionske interviews the executive director and members of the b.i.k.e. community about riding and changing lives.
- [It’s Time to Greenlight Stop as Yield](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/its-time-to-greenlight-stop-as-yield/) - Why don’t we have rules for cyclists that recognize that we’re neither pedestrians nor motorists, while still respecting our rights to the road?
- [Deadly Distractions Part 3](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/deadly-distractions-part-3/) - Whether it’s due to the use of intoxicants, or cell phone use, impaired driving is impaired driving. How can cyclists protect themselves?
- [Bicycle Spoken Here: Hitting The Road, Jack](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bicycle-spoken-here-hitting-the-road-jack/) - Richmond.com: Bicycle Spoken Here: Hitting The Road, Jack By: ALIX BRYAN Published: October 03, 2011 Folks, the weekly column “Bicycle Spoken Here” is headed to the scrap yard. I’m on my way out, because my four-month contract is up, and I want to say thanks for reading these past few months. I’m glad to see
- [The Usual Suspects](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/the-usual-suspects/) - It was a Sunday morning in July; the five cyclists, ranging in age from 26 to 45, were on their regular weekend ride. On this particular Sunday morning, they planned to ride from Kanata, on the outskirts of Ottawa, Ontario, to Pakenham, and back again, a round trip of about 57.5 miles. They never made
- [Rush-Hour Horror After Cyclist Falls Under Lorry](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/rush-hour-horror-after-cyclist-falls-under-lorry/) - The Independent: Rush-hour horror after cyclist falls under lorry Man (51) dies in hospital after being dragged beneath wheels By Grainne Cunningham, Patricia McDonagh, and Caitrina Cody Wednesday September 16 2009 A MALE cyclist died yesterday following a collision with a lorry during the morning rush hour in Dublin city centre. Gardai and emergency services were
- [San Francisco Cyclist Gets Hit With Felony Manslaughter Charge](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/san-francisco-cyclist-gets-hit-with-felony-manslaughter-charge/) - SF Weekly: Chris Bucchere, Cyclist Accused of Killing Sutchi Hui, Gets Hit With Felony Manslaughter By Erin Sherbert Thu., Jun. 14 2012 Not surprisingly, the District Attorney's Office announced this morning that it will charge 36-year-old Chris Bucchere with felony vehicular manslaughter after he allegedly ran a red light in the Castro, hitting and killing
- [Legally Speaking - Good Night And Good Luck](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-good-night-and-good-luck/) - ’The first time I saw a copy of VeloNews, it was still a newspaper. It was the early 80’s and I had just ’discovered’ the sport. A friend had an extensive collection of VeloNews, and I just pored over the back issues with a religious fervor in between rides, learning the names of the cycling
- [Stung By Memory Of Cyclist Who Was Killed In Crash, Westchester Bike Enthusiasts Brainstorm On Safety](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/stung-by-memory-of-cyclist-who-was-killed-in-crash-westchester-bike-enthusiasts-brainstorm-on-safety/) - Larchmont-Mamaroneck Patch: Stung By Memory Of Cyclist Who Was Killed In Crash, Westchester Bike Enthusiasts Brainstorm On Safety The second annual Westchester Bicycle Summit focused on ways to bring bike/pedestrian advocacy to the community. By Sean Roach | Email the author | May 8, 2010 While cycling uphill can be a challenge for any rider,
- [Woman Dies After Bicyclists Crash Head-on in Bloomingtion, MN](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/woman-dies-after-bicyclists-crash-head-on-in-bloomingtion-mn/) - MPR News: Woman dies after bicyclists crash head-on in Bloomington by Madeleine Baran, Minnesota Public Radio August 31, 2009 Bloomington, Minn. — A bizarre bicycle accident killed a woman last week, after her bicycle collided with another on a marked bike path in Bloomington. "It was just the biggest freak accident that we’ve seen in
- [Road Rights - License To Ride](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-license-to-ride/) - By Bob Mionske The transition from summer to autumn has been a tough time for Toronto cyclists this year. On August 31, bike courier Darcy Allan Sheppard was run down by a driver in what wasapparently a violent incident of road rage, begun when the driver—prominent Toronto politico Michael Bryant—rammed the cyclist with his car,
- [Road Rights - Lost In The Glare](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-lost-in-the-glare/) - A popular Wisconsin cyclist was killed when the sun blocked a driver’s view. By Bob Mionske In the 1990s, one team dominated the Master’s category at races throughout the Midwest: the Vic Tanny team, sponsored by Jeff Littman, who held the Mr. Wisconsin title, but was making a transition from bodybuilding to bicycle racing. In
- [New Code Gives Cyclists A Chance To Fight Harassment](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/new-code-gives-cyclists-a-chance-to-fight-harassment/) - Berkeley Patch: New Code Gives Cyclists a Chance to Fight Harassment A new chapter in Berkeley's Municipal Code due to be adopted in the Jan. 17 city council meeting prohibits the harassment of cyclists. Violators could face a civil lawsuit, fines and fees. By Emily Henry January 7, 2012 No matter where you stand, ride,
- [Bicycles And You On PCH—Take A Deep Breath](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bicycles-and-you-on-pch-take-a-deep-breath/) - Malibu Patch: Bicycles and You on PCH—Take a Deep Breath Drivers have many misconceptions about bicyclists. By Susan Tellem | May 10, 2011 Nearly a year ago, I was frustrated, as were other Malibuites, about the bicycles on Pacific Coast Highway running red lights and riding three-abreast in the right lane. There were other “infractions”
- [Advocates Tout Increase In Twin Cities Cyclists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/advocates-tout-increase-in-twin-cities-cyclists/) - Minnesota Public Radio: Advocates tout increase in Twin Cities cyclists by Sasha Aslanian, Minnesota Public Radio December 17, 2011 St. Paul, Minn. — Organizers of Bike Walk Twin Cities say efforts to get Twin Cities residents out of their cars are paying off. Bike traffic was up 22 percent this year and 52 percent in
- [South African Cyclist Manhandled By Occupants Of Diplomat's Car](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/south-african-cyclist-manhandled-by-occupants-of-diplomats-car/) - Road.cc: Video: Diplomatic incident! South African cyclist manhandled by occupants of diplomat's car could face charges Footage shows rider being forced to ground following road rage incident - but police en case against him Simon_MacMichael, May 14, 2013 South Africa’s diplomatic police unit has opened a case against a cyclist involved in an altercation with
- [From "Whoa!" To "Who?"](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/from-whoa-to-who/) - What a difference a few weeks makes. On Thanksgiving, we reported that President-elect Obama’s short-list of candidates for Secretary of transportation included three strong cycling advocates, two of them nationally-known: • Representative Jim Oberstar — A Minnesota Democrat and nationally-renowned member of the Congressional Bike Caucus. Representative Oberstar chairs the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
- [To Boost Cycling, Make Women Happy](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/to-boost-cycling-make-women-happy/) - The Chicago Tribune: To boost cycling, make women happy If you want to get more people on their bikes, find a way to appeal to women, one expert says. By Julie Deardorff, Tribune newspapers 2:00 a.m. CDT, July 26, 2011 Chicago's first protected bike lane on Kinzie Ave., which uses soft plastic posts and a
- [Bicyclist Asks Motorist to Share the Road, Witness Claims Motorist Shared His Fist Instead](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bicyclist-asks-motorist-to-share-the-road-witness-claims-motorist-shared-his-fist-instead/) - SF Weekly: Bicyclist Asks Motorist to Share the Road, Witness Claims Motorist Shared His Fist Instead By Ashley Harrell in Crime, Law & Order, Local NewsWed., Oct. 14 2009 @ 12:59PM Bicyclists and motorists frequently display a this-road’s-not-big-enough-for-the-both-of-us attitude, and it’s usually all bluster. But on Monday afternoon, an altercation between a bicyclist and a motorist
- [New York Times’ YouTube Investigation: Bicyclists Sometimes Run Stop Signs](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/new-york-times-youtube-investigation-bicyclists-sometimes-run-stop-signs/) - S.F. Weekly: New York Times’ YouTube Investigation: Bicyclists Sometimes Run Stop Signs By Matt Smith in Media, Public TransitFri., Nov. 6 2009 @ 3:45PM The odd media war unfolding in San Francisco -- in which major dailies establish editions here while local periodicals fade away -- advanced in a new direction Friday, with a page A-19
- [Do Republicans Really Hate Cyclists?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/do-republicans-really-hate-cyclists/) - bikeradar.com: Do Republicans really hate cyclists? By Peter Suciu, in Roseville, Michigan In the United States, response to many issues falls along political party lines, including taxes, guns, abortion – and now cycling, according to some commentators. Mother Jones, the self-professed “news organization that specializes in investigative, political and social justice”, published a story earlier
- [Alliance For Biking And Walking Publish 2012 Report](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/alliance-for-biking-and-walking-publish-2012-report/) - Bikeradar: Alliance for Biking and Walking publish 2012 report By Peter Suciu, from Detroit, MI | Friday, Feb 10, 2012 More people are walking and using two wheels. These are the findings from the Bicycling and Walking in the US: 2012 Benchmarking Report, which was released in January by theAlliance for Biking & Walking. The
- [Boris Johnson Hits Out At Rogue Cyclists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/boris-johnson-hits-out-at-rogue-cyclists/) - BikeRadar: Boris Johnson hits out at rogue cyclists By James Costley-White London mayor Boris Johnson has angered safety campaigners by calling for action against cyclists who ride on pavements, cycle in a "fast and intimidating way" and jump traffic lights. He told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme: "What we are doing in London is to try
- [Cycle Helmets Should Be Effective, Says Government Report](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cycle-helmets-should-be-effective-says-government-report/) - Cycle helmets should be effective, says government report By James Costley-White Latest research suggest cycle helmets are effective – as long as they’re worn correctly (© iofoto - Fotolia.com) Wearing a cycle helmet should significantly reduce the risk of head injury if you’re involved in a road accident, according to a new report for the
- [James Martin 'Didn't Breach Rules' With Anti-cyclist Column](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/james-martin-didnt-breach-rules-with-anti-cyclist-column/) - BikeRadar.com: James Martin ’didn’t breach rules’ with anti-cyclist column By James Costley-White The Press Complaints Commission says TV chef James Martin didn’t breach its code of conduct (Phil Guest, Flickr.com) The Press Complaints Commission has cleared TV chef James Martin of any wrongdoing over a newspaper column in which he proclaimed his hatred of cyclists and
- [Legally Speaking: How valuable is your bike?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-how-valuable-is-your-bike/) - Insurance companies have a sneaky way of trying to avoid paying the true value of your bike if you're hit by a car. Here's why. Roadie: “Earlier today, I was on a ride and a driver hit me from behind while I was stopped at a red light. Luckily, I was not injured, but the
- [MD Green Party Candidate Dies After Struck By SUV](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/md-green-party-candidate-dies-after-struck-by-suv/) - The Baltimore Sun: MD Green Party candidate dies after struck by SUV Natasha Pettigrew, the Green Party candidate aiming to unseat U.S. Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski this fall, died last night from injuries she sustained in a traffic accident in Prince George's County. The 30-year-old had been bicycling early Sunday when a sports utility vehicle
- [Road Rights - The Bicycle Wars](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-the-bicycle-wars/) - In 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 road infrastructure, laws, and societal attitudes slowly changed. Over time, people came around to accepting the dominance of the
- [Anthony Rose Not At Fault In Death Of Bicyclist, Jury Finds](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/anthony-rose-not-at-fault-in-death-of-bicyclist-jury-finds/) - The Almanac: Anthony Rose not at fault in death of bicyclist, jury finds By Dave Boyce Almanac Staff Writer Anthony Rose, a former superintendent of the Portola Valley School District, was not at fault when his car struck and killed bicyclist Rodney Smith in a May 2007 accident on Sand Hill Road, a San Mateo County
- [The Double Standard On Bike/Car Behavior](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/the-double-standard-on-bikecar-behavior/) - Streetsblog Capitol Hill: Brilliant Reader Comment: The Double Standard on Bike/Car Behavior by Angie Schmitt Streetsblog commenters are, in general, really, really smart. I learn a lot by reading the comments you all post, and sometimes an especially insightful comment deserves a little extra attention. Here’s a gem from the Streetsblog Network’s story last week
- [D.C. Considers Allowing Cyclists To Sue Drivers](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/dc-considers-allowing-cyclists-to-sue-drivers/) - Transportation Nation: D.C. Considers Allowing Cyclists To Sue Drivers November 3, 2011 (Washington, DC – Patrick Madden, WAMU) With D.C.’s popular Capital Bikeshare program and dozens of dedicated bike lanes, more and more people are choosing to get around the city on two wheels. But it’s not always easy for cars and bikes to share
- [US States Could Make It Illegal To Harass Cyclists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/us-states-could-make-it-illegal-to-harass-cyclists/) - BikeRadar.com: US states could make it illegal to harass cyclists By Richard Peace Moves are afoot in the US to make harassment of cyclists illegal (© boogieelephant - Fotolia.com) Laws forbidding the harassment of cyclists could make it into the statute books if plans in Mississippi and Los Angeles come to fruition – following in the
- [Cyclists React With Anger After Grand Jury Returns No Indictment](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclists-react-with-anger-after-grand-jury-returns-no-indictment/) - The Boston Globe: Cyclists react with anger after grand jury returns no indictment in Wellesley bike crash case By Martine Powers Globe Staff / February 14, 2013 It’s a common refrain among local ­cyclists: Want to kill someone and get away with it? Run them over while they’re on a bicycle. Within Boston’s growing cycling
- [Legally Speaking: Five things preventing justice for cyclists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-five-things-preventing-justice-for-cyclists/) - Bob Mionske discusses the reality of collisions between cars and bikes, and how those riders can receive better justice. Here’s reality: Around the world, 1.3 million people die in motor vehicle collisions annually. Here in the U.S., we lose nearly 40,000 humans a year. Another 2.35 million are injured or disabled. Many of these deaths can
- [Road Rights - A Matter Of Life And Death](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-a-matter-of-life-and-death/) - Cyclists ride for a lot of different reasons. For some, it’s for the love of sport. For others, it’s is an economical way to stretch a tight budget. There’s also the environmental benefit. And of course, many people ride for their health. A new study, published in the British medical journal The Lancet, identifies physical
- [Prosecution Rest In LA Road Rage Case. Defense Will Call Witness](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/prosecution-rest-in-la-road-rage-case-defense-will-call-witness/) - VeloNews: Prosecution rest in LA road rage case. Defense will call witnesses Monday. By Patrick Brady Published: Oct. 26, 2009 Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney Mary Stone rested the prosecution’s case against Dr. Christopher Thomas Thompson on Friday afternoon, following five and a half days of testimony in Thompson’s trial on assault charges. The charges
- [Another Legislative Attack On Cycling](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/another-legislative-attack-on-cycling/) - Interest in bicycling is at an all-time high, and steadily rising, as each year more people discover the benefits of a lifestyle that includes cycling. There are many converging reasons for bicycling’s increasing popularity. Riding a bike is a way to stretch tight budgets in a time of prolonged economic downturn. In the midst of
- [AP: GOP Attacks On Transportation Enhancements Are “Tall Tales”](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/ap-gop-attacks-on-transportation-enhancements-are-tall-tales/) - Streetsblog: AP: GOP Attacks on Transportation Enhancements Are “Tall Tales” by Angie Schmitt on October 31, 2011 A handful of Republican Senators really have a knack for rooting out waste in our transportation system — but only the kind of “waste” that is imaginary. Despite their claims to fiscal responsibility, Senators Tom Coburn, John McCain
- [L.A. Streetsblog: Cycling and the Law: Where Does Education Begin?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/media/l-a-streetsblog-cycling-and-the-law-where-does-education-begin/) - This news article featuring Bob Mionske has been reproduced here for our media archives. To access the original article, follow the link. L.A. Streetsblog: Cycling and the Law: Where Does Education Begin? by Sarah Goodyear on May 6, 2009 What's the law where you are? Photo by tandemracer via Flickr. Today, in honor of bike month
- [The Bike Law Interview: Jason Crawford, Bike Law Colorado, On Denver's First Protected Bike Lane](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/the-bike-law-interview-jason-crawford-bike-law-colorado-on-denvers-first-protected-bike-lane/) - The Bike Law Interview: Jason Crawford, Bike Law Colorado, On Denver’s First Protected Bike Lane By Bob Mionske I recently came across a photograph. In the photo, a woman is riding her bike in the right lane on a street with two lanes in each direction. Behind her is a man on a bike, and
- [Legally Speaking - A Tale Of Two Cities ... And](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-a-tale-of-two-cities-and/) - Linda Willsey distinctly remembers the moment: She was on her bike, riding home from work, when the car door was flung open directly into her path. There was barely time to yell “No!” before she was sailing through the air, landing on her back, fracturing a vertebra and sustaining multiple contusions.Linda Willsey distinctly remembers the
- [Safety Warning Issued As Bicycle Deaths Double](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/safety-warning-issued-as-bicycle-deaths-double/) - Swissinfo.ch: Safety warning issued as bicycle deaths double The number of deaths among cyclists doubled in 2009, prompting the Swiss Council for Accident Prevention to call for greater vigilance on the roads. Last year 55 cyclists died in road accidents in Switzerland, compared with 27 in 2008, and 850 riders suffered serious injuries – a
- [Are Urban Bicyclists Just Elite Snobs?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/are-urban-bicyclists-just-elite-snobs/) - Salon: Are urban bicyclists just elite snobs? SUNDAY, DEC 4, 2011 As cycling's popularity rises, the cyclists are despised. If riders want to change cities, they need a new attitude BY WILL DOIG In March, New Yorker columnist John Cassidy blogged about the city’s new bike lanes. He was annoyed that they made it harder
- [Road Rights - Getting The Story Straight](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-getting-the-story-straight/) - Shortly after 8 a.m. on March 29 in San Francisco, Sutchi Hui waited patiently on a Castro District street corner. When the light changed, Hui, 71, stepped into the crosswalk with his wife and began crossing the street. Moments later, he was sent sprawling to the pavement as Chris Bucchere, a cyclist, slammed into him.
- [Why Does Bike Theft Persist? Because There’s No Enforcement](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/why-does-bike-theft-persist-because-theres-no-enforcement/) - Streetsblog: Why Does Bike Theft Persist? Because There’s No Enforcement by Stephen Miller Here’s some Labor Day weekend reading on one of New York’s vexing problems: bike theft, which, is up 25 percent over last year. As of July, 1,694 bikes were reported stolen this year, according to the NYPD, which encourages bike owners to
- [Deadly Distractions, Part 1](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/deadly-distractions-part-1/) - You can’t blame the Pokemon Go team for trying. The game, conceived as an Augmented Reality collaboration between Pokemon and Nintendo, and developed by Niantic, was intended to harness the possibilities of Augmented Reality and location-based technologies while also promoting physical activity for the game’s players, by basing gameplay on searching for Pokemon characters in
- [Legally Speaking - Talking In Dodge](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-talking-in-dodge/) - Dear Readers,( The response to From Tombstone to Dodge has been tremendous, some favorable, some not-so-favorable. So although I intended to discuss two more issues this week that were raised by Larimer County Sheriff Jim Alderden in his The Bulls Eye blog entry “Cyclists and Dodge City," I thought I’d share some of the letters
- [Legally Speaking - Turning With A Blind Eye](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-turning-with-a-blind-eye/) - Ghost bike: A memorial in honor of Tracey Sparling. Tracey Sparling, a 19-year old student at the Pacific Northwest College of Art, was returning to campus after a lunch-break trip to her apartment. As she approached the red light at an intersection, she slowed, coming to a stop next to the front tire of the
- [Road Between Drivers, Cyclists Threatens To Widen](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/road-between-drivers-cyclists-threatens-to-widen/) - The Chicago Tribune: Road between drivers, cyclists threatens to widen Bike ordinance amendments threaten to fuel cultural clash between drivers and cyclists May 18, 2013 By Ellen Jean Hirst, Chicago Tribune reporter One morning as Rick Cunningham drove to work at the Chicago Board of Trade, he signaled to a cyclist on his right that
- [How To End 'Dooring' Accidents](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/how-to-end-dooring-accidents/) - The Chicago Tribune: How to end 'dooring' accidents By Julie Deardorff, Tribune Newspapers August 4, 2011 Here’s a simple – but brilliant -- idea that could make the streets safer for cyclists and pedestrians: When you get out of your car on the driver’s side, open the door with your right hand. This will force
- [The Chicago Tribune: Bike Safety: My 6-year-old Was 'Doored'](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/media/the-chicago-tribune-bike-safety-my-6-year-old-was-doored/) - This blog article featuring Bob Mionske has been reproduced here for our media archives. To access the original article, follow the link. The Chicago Tribune: Bike safety: My 6-year-old was 'doored' By Julie Deardorff, Tribune Newspapers July 7, 2011 Last weekend, my 6-year-old was doored — the driver of a parked car flung open the
- [Road Rights - Are Doorings Really An Accident?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-are-doorings-really-an-accident/) - Police 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 cyclist see the car door when it opened in his path? Probably. I know I saw the car door that I struck as
- [5 Ways To Improve 3 Foot Passing Laws](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/5-ways-to-improve-3-foot-passing-laws/) - “3 feet to pass” is the law in California now. “3 foot laws” are a good idea—but that doesn’t mean that they can’t be improved. Here are 5 ways that 3 foot laws can be improved: 1. Eliminate exceptions to the laws that make them weaker:Under minimum safe passing distance laws (often called “3 foot
- [Senate Approves Law Mandating Bikes’ Brakes](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/senate-approves-law-mandating-bikes-brakes/) - The Idaho Reporter: Senate approves law mandating bikes’ brakes By Brad Iverson-Long March 9th, 2010 Senators reject a $75 enhanced penalty for cyclists, drivers The Idaho Senate approved some rules of the road that could penalize bicyclists’ unsafe behavior, but rejected an enhanced fine to cyclists and motorists. One proposal from Sen. Elliot Werk, D-Boise
- [Hawaii Driver Allegedly Hits Bikers On Purpose At Bike Safety Event](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/hawaii-driver-allegedly-hits-bikers-on-purpose-at-bike-safety-event/) - The Huffington Post: Hawaii Driver Allegedly Hits Bikers On Purpose At Bike Safety Event by James Cave Posted: 04/28/2014 Hawaii’s movement to increase bike safety awareness momentarily hit the brakes on Sunday, when a raging, allegedly drunk (or otherwise impaired) driver drove into three cyclists. It was a fight that took place at the Haleiwa
- [Legally Speaking with Bob Mionske: The door zone](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-with-bob-mionske-the-door-zone/) - Bob Mionske addresses the dangers of parked cars, which may contain drivers who will open their doors without warning, causing a crash The Door Zone. What do you need to know about the ‘DZ?’ Just three words: Don’t go there. If you remember anything from this column, that should be it. The DZ refers to
- [Legally Speaking: At least three feet](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-at-least-three-feet/) - Bob Mionske explains the importance of three-feet-to-pass laws and why they must be consistently enforced by authorities. It’s a common cliché that cyclists are “scofflaws” who either don’t know or don’t care about traffic laws (recent researchindicates that everybody breaks traffic laws). But in my experience, cyclists not only know the laws but actually know
- [Grief, Frustration Over Cyclist's Death Inspire Waukesha Club's Ride Of Silence](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/grief-frustration-over-cyclists-death-inspire-waukesha-clubs-ride-of-silence/) - Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: Grief, frustration over cyclist's death inspire Waukesha club's Ride of Silence By Tom Held of the Journal Sentinel May 18, 2010 7:00 a.m. | Allen Belonger’s death is essentially a closed case for Iowa County law enforcement. No tickets were issued and no criminal charges are being pursued in the crash that killed
- [Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinel: Mionske Moves to Bicycling Magazine](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/media/milwaukee-wisconsin-journal-sentinel-mionske-moves-to-bicycling-magazine/) - This news article featuring Bob Mionske has been reproduced here for our media archives. To access the original article, follow the link below. Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinel: Mionske moves to Bicycling Magazine By Tom Held of the Journal Sentinel Feb. 9, 2009 Wisconsin native Bob Mionske has changed cycling teams, in a journalistic sense. The lawyer and
- [Another Bike Ban](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/another-bike-ban/) - “They’re at it again.” That’s what I thought when I heard about the latest cycling ban, this time in Hull, Wisconsin. Every now and then, some town gets a “ban bikes” bug. This issue has come up in Jupiter Island, Florida, Crawford and Hardin Counties in Iowa, and Black Hawk, Colorado. Usually, this is in response
- [Bicyclists, Motorists Mix In Close Quarters](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bicyclists-motorists-mix-in-close-quarters/) - The Star Telegram: Bicyclists, motorists mix in close quarters Posted Monday, Aug. 29, 2011 BY SUSAN MCFARLAND Riding solo, in pairs or packs, bicyclists in northeast Tarrant County can be seen on any given day along the hills of Keller, Westlake, Roanoke and Trophy Club. Sam Sellers is among them. The 54-year-old Keller resident is
- [Bicyclists Look Forward To Mass Ave Bike Lane](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bicyclists-look-forward-to-mass-ave-bike-lane/) - The Boston Blobe: Bicyclists look forward to Mass Ave bike lane November 21, 2011 By Clare Coughlan, Globe Correspondent Justin and Will have been inseparable ever since Justin found Will on the street with a cardboard sign that read “FREE.” During their time together, they’ve both gotten a bit scraped up. But Justin remains loyal
- [No Indictment Against Truck Driver In Fatal Wellesley Bicycle Crash](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/no-indictment-against-truck-driver-in-fatal-wellesley-bicycle-crash/) - The Boston Globe: No indictment against truck driver in fatal Wellesley bicycle crash February 4, 2013 By Evan Allen, Town Correspondent The driver of an 18-wheel truck that allegedly struck and killed a Wellesley cyclist will not face criminal charges after a grand jury declined to return an indictment of motor vehicle homicide, Wellesley police
- [New Drive To Make US Universities Bike-Friendly](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/new-drive-to-make-us-universities-bike-friendly/) - BikeRadar.com: New drive to make US universities bike-friendly By Kirsten Robbins The League of American Bicyclists wants to encourage colleges and universities to become more cycle-friendly. For 2010 the Washington DC-based organisation is expanding its successful Bicycle-Friendly Communities, States and Business programmes to include educational institutions. “Colleges and universities are unique entities that have contol
- [Indianapolis Has New Bicycle Laws On Books](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/indianapolis-has-new-bicycle-laws-on-books/) - The Chicago Tribune: Indianapolis has new bicycle laws on books Associated Press 11:05 a.m. CST, January 9, 2010 INDIANAPOLIS - Travelers to Indianapolis will need to heed three new bicycle ordinances in the state capital or risk getting a ticket. The city says the new ordinances that took effect Jan. 1 are intended to improve safety
- [LAPD Chief Bonding With LA’s Cyclists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/lapd-chief-bonding-with-las-cyclists/) - CityWatch LA: LAPD Chief Bonding with LA’s Cyclists BOX SOAP By Stephen Box LAPD’s Charlie Beck, barely into his third month as Chief, is off to a great start in his promise to forge a strong working relationship with the cycling community. Shortly after his nomination he was working the neighborhood council circuit, introducing himself to
- [Rosendahl: “The Culture Of The Car Ends Now!”](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/rosendahl-the-culture-of-the-car-ends-now/) - CityWatch: Rosendahl: “The Culture of the Car Ends Now!” BOX SOAP By Stephen Box Declaring "The culture of the car ends now!" City Councilman Bill Rosendahl invoked the Cyclists’ Bill of Rights (LINK) and took a giant leap at pursuing a city ordinance that would prohibit the harassment of cyclists. He drew applause from council
- [Motorist Denies Causing Death Of Northern Ireland Cycling Star By Speeding](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/motorist-denies-causing-death-of-northern-ireland-cycling-star-by-speeding/) - The Belfast telegraph: Motorist denies causing death of Northern Ireland cycling star by speeding Thursday, 4 February 2010 An Irish road racing cyclist died after his bike was hit by a speeding motorist hurrying to catch a flight from Belfast International Airport, a court heard yesterday. Prosecution lawyers claimed that Michael Gerard Groome (26) from Cliftonville
- [McGees Again Try To Avoid Answering Charges](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/mcgees-again-try-to-avoid-answering-charges/) - The Independent Weekly: McGees again try to avoid answering charges 04 Feb, 2010 02:31 PM The widow of a cyclist killed by a top lawyer in a hit-run crash says another bid by the man to avoid trial is frustrating. The trial of lawyer Eugene McGee and his brother Craig McGee was to have started
- [Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinel: Mionske Returns to Madison and Road Rage](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/media/milwaukee-wisconsin-journal-sentinel-mionske-returns-to-madison-and-road-rage/) - By Tom Held of the Journal Sentinel Dec. 11, 2008 News of a bicyclist vs. bicyclist road rage encounter drew Bob Mionske's attention back to his college days at the University of Wisconsin Madison and his first meeting with Colin O'Brien, the victim in this troubling tale. Mionske, now an attorney in Portland, has written
- [Cyclists Hope Bike Safety Bill Pedals Through Legislature](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclists-hope-bike-safety-bill-pedals-through-legislature/) - Le Mars Daily Sentinel: Cyclists hope bike safety bill pedals through Legislature Thursday, March 4, 2010 By Amy Erickson Last year a Plymouth County woman was hurt after being struck by a beer can while riding her bicycle along a country road. Erin Schroeder still gets butterflies in her stomach when she climbs on her
- [Will Cyclists And Motorists Ever Get Along?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/will-cyclists-and-motorists-ever-get-along/) - The San Francisco Bay Guardian: Will cyclists and motorists ever get along? 05.18.10 - 4:29 pm | Steven T. Jones | Bicyclists and motorists often clash in San Francisco, over space on the roadways and in conversations about each others' behaviors, often in the most acrimonious fashion imaginable. My recent writing onbike issues has prompted
- [No More Bike To Work Week!](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/no-more-bike-to-work-week/) - City Watch: No More Bike to Work Week! BOX SOAP By Stephen Box I hope this is the last year that “Bike to Work Week” imposes itself on the people of Los Angeles, urging cyclists to ride their bikes and beseeching the motoring public for a little consideration. Tough words from a transportation activist but
- [Bikes Vs. Cars: Who Pays Their Fair Share?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bikes-vs-cars-who-pays-their-fair-share/) - The Vancouver Sun: Bikes vs. cars: Who pays their fair share? Bike riders or car drivers? Who are the free riders who fail to pay their fair share of the cost of building and maintaining the city's roadways? BY VANCOUVER SUN SEPTEMBER 25, 2010 Bike riders or car drivers? Who are the free riders who
- [Cycling Advocates Call For Stop To Cyclist-Bashing](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cycling-advocates-call-for-stop-to-cyclist-bashing/) - Voxy: Cycling Advocates Call For Stop To Cyclist-Bashing Monday, 5 October, 2009 - 12:29 The Cycling Advocates Network (CAN) is calling for a stop to cyclist-bashing on the roads and in the media. CAN’s call comes after four cyclists were injured last week on Auckland’s Tamaki Drive when a car failed to stop at a stop
- [Driver May Face Raps For Death Of Cyclist](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/driver-may-face-raps-for-death-of-cyclist/) - The Visayan Daily Star: Driver may face raps for death of cyclist BY ADRIAN NEMES III Reckless imprudence resulting in homicide, multiple physical injuries and damage to properties may be filed against the driver whose passenger jeepney hit and injured four cyclists at Murcia-Bacolod road, Brgy. Mansilingan, Bacolod , and one of whom died, Wednesday. Traffic
- [Southwest Florida’s Deadly Streets](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/southwest-floridas-deadly-streets/) - The Charlotte Florida Weekly: Southwest Florida’s Deadly Streets BY ROGER WILLIAMS Toni Ferrell was nearing the end of a morning bike ride with a friend when she stopped at a busy Southwest Florida intersection to wait for the pedestrian go signal. “Everything changed for me after that,” she admits. Which intersection is less important than this
- [Backpedaling: A New City Report Raises Questions About “bike City Usa.”](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/backpedaling-a-new-city-report-raises-questions-about-bike-city-usa/) - The Willamette Week: Backpedaling: A new city report raises questions about “Bike City USA.” The number of bike trips in Portland dropped for the first time in five years, according to a new, unreleased report from the Portland Bureau of Transportation. That preliminary report, the 2009 “Portland Bicycle Counts,” shows the number of bicycle trips across
- [On Biking: Passing Bikes On A Blind Curve](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/on-biking-passing-bikes-on-a-blind-curve/) - The Boston Globe: On Biking: Passing bikes on a blind curve June 6, 2012 10:43 AM By Jonathan Simmons, Guest Columnist Three more feet and we would have been hit. Not all of us, but probably the five guys at the front of the line. It was a warm Saturday morning, not a cloud in
- [The Return Of The Usual Suspects](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/the-return-of-the-usual-suspects/) - Kevin Connell was from Miramichi, the largest city in Northern New Brunswick, with a population of just over 18,000 residents. The youngest of six children, he had grown to a tall man, with red hair, a thick red beard, and a love of music. He left his hometown to attend Thomas More College in New
- [Legally Speaking: Rolling coal is wrong — and illegal](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-rolling-coal-is-wrong-and-illegal/) - The roads belong to everybody, roadies included. But some people don’t see it that way. When they see you out on the road, it pushes their tribal buttons. You’re not their “tribe,” and sometimes they feel compelled to express their tribal hostility — and some of them know just what to do. They flick a
- [Do Passing Distance Laws Really Protect Cyclists?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/media/do-passing-distance-laws-really-protect-cyclists/) - This article featuring Bob Mionske has been reproduced here for our media archives. ANDREW ZALESKI Cyclists in the Keystone State have reason to rejoice. In April, a new safe-passing law went into effect requiring that drivers leave a berth of at least four feet between their vehicles and road-bound bicycles. The law makes Pennsylvania one
- [Biking Violations Unpunished](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/biking-violations-unpunished/) - The Boston Globe: Biking violations unpunished Law meant to keep pedal-pushers in line turns out to be toothless By Peter DeMarco Globe Staff / August 8, 2011 Boston police have yet to ticket a single bicyclist for running a red light or disrupting traffic since the launch of the Hubway bike-share program two weeks ago.
- [2 Cyclists Hit By Drivers Die](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/2-cyclists-hit-by-drivers-die/) - The Milwaukee Wisconsin Journal Sentinel: 2 cyclists hit by drivers die Motorists urged to stay aware while on the road By Tom Held and Breann Schossow of the Journal Sentinel Aug. 8, 2011 Two bicyclists have died after being hit by distracted or inattentive motorists, according to law enforcement reports, bringing the number of cycling
- [On Biking: Yes, Bicyclists Are Taking Over The Streets](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/on-biking-yes-bicyclists-are-taking-over-the-streets/) - The Boston Globe: On Biking: yes, bicyclists are taking over the streets July 18, 2011 09:57 AM By Jonathan Simmons, Guest Columnist I’ve decided to come clean and fess up: Yes, bicyclists are taking over the streets. All streets. As of next Friday, cars will be banned from the streets of Boston, and I mean
- [Cyclist Safety Suffers Setback With SC 46 Rumble Strips](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclist-safety-suffers-setback-with-sc-46-rumble-strips/) - The Island Packet: Cyclist safety suffers setback with SC 46 rumble strips September 29, 2012 The four-foot wide shoulders along S.C. 46 were a result of lobbying by local bicycling advocates in 2004. Bicyclists wanted a safer ride down the scenic two-lane road and a link to bicycle paths still to be built along Buckwalter
- [Cyclist's Dooring Allegation Sparks Debate About Police Response](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclists-dooring-allegation-sparks-debate-about-police-response/) - The Boston Globe: Newton cyclist's 'dooring' allegation sparks debate about police response By Deirdre Fernandes, Globe Staff September 7, 2012 A Newton police officer's response to a biking incident earlier this week has triggered a firestorm of criticism from cyclists and spurred the Newton Police Department to take a closer look at the case. It
- [Councillor Proposes Cycling Ban After Fatal Accident](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/councillor-proposes-cycling-ban-after-fatal-accident/) - Citynews Toronto: Councillor proposes cycling ban on west-end street after fatal accident 08/21/2012 | Shawne McKeown, CityNews.ca One city councillor has floated the idea of banning cycling on a quiet street near St Clair Avenue West and Christie Street, where a cyclist was killed earlier this month. Joseph Mavec, 47, died on Aug. 6 on
- [San Francisco Bicycle Coalition Schools Riders On Rules, Dangers](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/san-francisco-bicycle-coalition-schools-riders-on-rules-dangers/) - The Sacramento Bee: San Francisco Bicycle Coalition schools riders on rules, dangers of the road By Katherine Seligman Special to The Bee Published: Sunday, Apr. 15, 2012 The driver of a small black sedan honked and leaned out his window one recent cold, windy Sunday. "Go ride on the sidewalk!" he yelled. It was a
- [Bollards Blamed For Bike Injuries](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bollards-blamed-for-bike-injuries/) - The Geelong Advertiser: BOLLARDS BLAMED FOR BIKE INJURIES Alex Oates December 31st, 2009 AN Ocean Grove man whose son suffered extensive facial injuries in a collision with a metal bollard has demanded authorities remove the same barriers from a popular tourist spot. John O’Reilly has called Barwon Coast to clear away two bollards, which he
- [Neighborhood Fails To Quell Controversy Over Cyclists' Speed](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/neighborhood-fails-to-quell-controversy-over-cyclists-speed/) - The Arizona Republic: Neighborhood fails to quell controversy over cyclists’ speed by Jane Larson - Nov. 21, 2009 12:00 AM The Arizona Republic Speed humps have come to Hidden Hills in another step to make peace between cyclists who ride on a steep private street and the Scottsdale residents who live there. The acrimony that boiled
- [Cyclists' Fury After Highway Hit-Run](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclists-fury-after-highway-hit-run/) - The Geelong Advertiser: Cyclists’ fury after highway hit-run Carl Dickens November 17th, 2009 TWO Geelong cyclists told of their anger and frustration yesterday after being struck by a hit-and-run driver at the weekend. Tom Ainsworth and David Blackborrow were riding south along the Surf Coast Highway at Mt Duneed about 6.30am on Saturday when a
- [Modern Bicycle Lights Enhance Safety, But The Best Are Pricey](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/modern-bicycle-lights-enhance-safety-but-the-best-are-pricey/) - The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Modern bicycle lights enhance safety, but the best are pricey By Rick Barrett of the Journal Sentinel Posted: Nov. 16, 2009 7:54 p.m. It could be an illuminating experience for a bicyclist: getting ticketed by police for not having bike lights or, much worse, getting hit by a car because a driver
- [Family Seeks Answers In Death Of Cyclist](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/family-seeks-answers-in-death-of-cyclist/) - The Boston Globe: Family seeks answers in death of cyclist By Brock Parker Globe Correspondent / November 15, 2009 Zeeb was training to ride his bicycle across the country. Every other day, Zeeb would ride his bicycle 60 miles in trips that took him from Newton to Concord, Sudbury, Weston, or Boston, and he was pushing
- [Incivility: How Lawyers And Legislators De-Valued Your Life](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/incivility-how-lawyers-and-legislators-de-valued-your-life/) - Dirt Rag Magazine: Incivility: How Lawyers and Legislators De-Valued Your Life Submitted by Bruce Ebert on Tue, 06/01/2010 - 05:59 On January 12 of this year, in a courtroom in Hagerstown, Maryland, 21-year-old Meghann Weaver stood before a Washington County circuit judge to face sentencing for hitting a bicyclist, eight-year-old David Greeley, in August of
- [Cyclists In City Enjoying Amenities](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclists-in-city-enjoying-amenities/) - The Madison County Herald: Cyclists in city enjoying amenities LEAH SQUARE • LEAH.SQUARE@MCHERALD.COM • MARCH 4, 2010 Ridgeland has made cycling the streets easier and safer with the addition of some new amenities for riders that include bike lanes and bike detectors. Three roadways - William Boulevard, Woodlands Parkway and Centre Street - have been
- [Fla. Deadliest State For Walkers, Cyclists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/fla-deadliest-state-for-walkers-cyclists/) - USA TODAY: Fla. deadliest state for walkers, cyclists By Larry Copeland, USA TODAY MIAMI, Florida — Florida is the deadliest state in the U.S. for pedestrians — and bicyclists don't fare any better. In 2008, the most recent year for which federal statistics are available, 11.1% of pedestrians and 17.4% of bicyclists killed in the
- [Miss. Lawmakers Back Bills That Address Road Rules For Cyclists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/miss-lawmakers-back-bills-that-address-road-rules-for-cyclists/) - The Clinton News: Miss. lawmakers back bills that address road rules for cyclists BY JUSTIN FRITSCHER • JFRITSCHER@JACKSON.GANNETT.COM • JANUARY 28, 2010 Lawmakers from both the Mississippi House and Senate are backing bills that address rules of the road for both motorists and cyclists. Credit is due to Mississippi cyclists who have pushed bike-friendly
- [Two Rides To Honor Cyclist Killed By Motorist On Rickenbacker Causeway](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/two-rides-to-honor-cyclist-killed-by-motorist-on-rickenbacker-causeway/) - The Miami Herald: Two rides to honor cyclist killed by motorist on Rickenbacker Causeway Two events will honor the bicyclist killed on the Rickenbacker Causeway and raise awareness of the need for improved safety measures. BY ANDRES VIGLUCCI AVIGLUCCI@MIAMIHERALD.COM Miami cyclists have organized two memorial rides Sunday to honor Christophe Lecanne, the cyclist killed by an
- [Driver's Phone Probed After Cyclist Dies In Breamlea Crash](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/drivers-phone-probed-after-cyclist-dies-in-breamlea-crash/) - The Geelong Advertiser: Driver’s phone probed after cyclist dies in Breamlea crash Tony Prytz January 6th, 2010 THE mobile phone of the driver whose car struck Geelong sporting identity Rex Sizeland has been sent to Melbourne for forensic testing. Mr Sizeland died the day after the collision, which occurred while he was cycling with two
- [Legally Speaking: What to do if you’re hit by a car](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-what-to-do-if-youre-hit-by-a-car/) - When a cyclist is hit by a car, they need to know what to do and what NOT to do. Cycling lawyer Bob Mionske shares the essential guidelines.
- [The Blind Eye Of Injustice](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/the-blind-eye-of-injustice/) - “Cyclist At Fault In Crash With Car” That was the headline of a minor article on the “Cops and Courts” page of the Santa Cruz Sentinel recently. It was also the conclusion, dutifully reported by the Sentinel, of the investigating officer from the California Highway Patrol. It caught my attention, because I have friends in
- [Utah Lawmakers Kill Bill That Would Allow Cyclists To Run Red Lights](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/utah-lawmakers-kill-bill-that-would-allow-cyclists-to-run-red-lights/) - New West: Utah Lawmakers Kill Bill That Would Allow Cyclists to Run Red Lights By Courtney Lowery, 2-03-10 Utah is the latest Rocky Mountain state to consider this sticky question: Should it be legal for cyclists to run red lights—after, of course, they’ve slowed and looked for cars? It’s legal in Idaho for cyclists to do
- [Road Rights - How To Handle Bike-Car Accidents, Part 1](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-how-to-handle-bike-car-accidents-part-1/) - I 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 well. Suddenly, without warning or signaling, a driver made a right turn in front of me—a classic “right hook.”
- [Is The Biker Rights Movement Gaining Momentum?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/is-the-biker-rights-movement-gaining-momentum/) - The Atlantic Çities: Is the Biker Rights Movement Gaining Momentum? ERIC JAFFE MAR 14, 2012 Reuters In the past few weeks, the long march toward equal road rights for urban bike riders took two big steps forward. In late February, Berkeley instituted a law protecting riders from harassment by granting them the right to civil
- [Legally Speaking with Bob Mionske: The Idaho stop](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-with-bob-mionske-the-idaho-stop/) - Mionske considers the upsides of Idaho's "stop as yield" law and says that more states should be so forward-thinking, despite objections The best way to get a bad law repealed is to enforce it strictly.” -Abraham Lincoln A little over 30 years ago, Idaho police strictly enforced traffic laws against people on bikes who were
- [Qualifying for Paris-Brest-Paris 2023](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/qualifying-for-paris-brest-paris-2023/) - The San Francisco Randonneurs Mendocino Coast 600k brevet [divider line_type="no-line" custom_height="25"] “Hey,” says the older woman of the hippie-looking couple, “are you doing that crazy bike ride?” It’s approaching midnight inside one of the only businesses open in Guerneville: MD Liquor & Food on Main Street. I’ve been awake for about 20 hours, and riding
- [Confronting The Scofflaw Cyclist](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/confronting-the-scofflaw-cyclist/) - By Rick Bernardi, J.D. You’ve probably seen “the comment.” It goes something like this. A news article reports that a cyclist was injured, or maybe even killed. The cyclist was following the law. The driver was not. Maybe the driver was just being careless. Maybe the driver was deliberately targeting the cyclist for harassment, or
- [Denver's One "Protected" Bicycle Lane?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/denvers-one-protected-bicycle-lane/) - By Jason Crawford, Bike Law Colorado After my Bike Law blog post last week about protected bike lanes in Vancouver, I was very happy to see a news article announcing Denver’s first “protected” bike lane along 15th St. through the downtown corridor. That excitement was short lived. Promoted as a separate lane which is “protected”
- [Stop as Yield: Will California Be Next?<br /> Part 1](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/stop-as-yield-will-california-be-next-part-1/) - San Francisco It was Wednesday evening, rush hour, and hundreds of cyclists had gathered together at a San Francisco intersection to begin their rush hour ride. But this was no ordinary rush hour ride home. The cyclists, who were operating as traffic, had gathered to make a point: Every cyclist intended to come to a
- [The Ripple Effect: There’s a Better Way](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/the-ripple-effect-theres-a-better-way/) - Hananja Konijn was riding his bike home from school when he was right-hooked by a truck. He was knocked off his bike and dragged a few feet before the truck came to a stop. The next morning, Hananja, 12, succumbed to his injuries. If Hananja had been killed in an American city, it’s likely that
- [Oregon Rides of Silence 2019](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/oregon-rides-of-silence-2019/) - By Bob Mionske This year marks the 17th anniversary of the Ride of Silence, which honors cyclists who have been killed by a motor vehicle collision. In 2003, Chris Phelan organized the first Ride of Silence in Dallas, Texas after Larry Schwartz was killed by a bus while riding. Larry’s death was horribly tragic for the Dallas
- [Legally Speaking: An arrest in Florida for slow-and-roll](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-an-arrest-in-florida-for-slow-and-roll/) - 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 morning, and you’re riding on a quiet two-lane country road. Ahead is a four-way intersection, and a stop sign. The “road” to your right is
- [Nothing Can Keep Her From Driving- And What Can We Do With A Person Like That?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/nothing-can-keep-her-from-driving-and-what-can-we-do-with-a-person-like-that/) - When I was in law school, I used to work nights in the law library. After the library closed, I would walk to the nearest bus stop, 30 minutes away, where I would catch the last bus home. One night, I was running a little late, or maybe the bus was running a little early.
- [6 <s>Five</s> Improvements We Can Make to California’s Bicycle Laws: Pass a Stop as Yield Law](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/6-five-improvements-we-can-make-to-californias-bicycle-laws-pass-a-stop-as-yield-law/) - With a brand-new year still stretching out before us, full of promise and hope, it’s a natural time to think not just of what the year will bring to us, but of what we will bring to the year. With that in mind, here is the 3rd of 6! five improvements we can make to California’s
- [Stop as Yield: Will California Be Next?<br /> Part 2](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/stop-as-yield-will-california-be-next-part-2/) - Some see things as they are, and ask why. I dream of things that never were, and ask why not. - Robert F. Kennedy Continued from Part 1… From its earliest beginnings on American roads, the automobile had been a rude and dangerous interloper. Reckless drivers, labeled “remorseless murderers” by the newspapers, ran amok with
- [Legally Speaking – with Bob Mionske: Two-by-two](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-with-bob-mionske-two-by-two/) - Hi Bob, First of all thanks for the “Legally Speaking” column. It’s informative, sometimes empowering and always interesting. On a group ride last week on a country road with no auto traffic about 10 of us were pace-lining. As we came around a bend we startled a man walking a dog. The leader called it
- [Legally Speaking – with Bob Mionske: Two-by-two – Part 2](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-with-bob-mionske-two-by-two-part-2/) - Dear Readers, In my last Legally Speaking column, we had a question from R.H. about riding two abreast while pacelining in Pennsylvania. In this column, we have a few more questions about pacelining. First up is a question from reader G.F., who writes from Wisconsin to ask: Dear Bob, Thanks for your recent article on riding
- [Legally Speaking: Impeding traffic?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-impeding-traffic/) - A still from the dash cam footage used in a trial of a Michigan rider who had been wrongly cited for impeding traffic. On a wet, humid Sunday morning last August, while I puttered around his driveway on his fat bike, fellow bike attorney Bryan Waldman said: “I have a story you might be interested
- [Road Rights- How To Handle Bike-Car Accidents, Part 2](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-how-to-handle-bike-car-accidents-part-2/) - I 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 documenting what happened. But what if you’re injured and unable to function? Here’s what you need to know: A good
- [Sacramento's Bar-Hopping Cyclists Risk Tickets, Too](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/sacramentos-bar-hopping-cyclists-risk-tickets-too/) - The Sacramento Bee: Sacramento's bar-hopping cyclists risk tickets, too By Sam McManis Published: Thursday, May. 23, 2013 Last Modified: Tuesday, May. 28, 2013 On his third beer, entering that transition between warm glow and steady buzz, Kevin O'Connell wasn't ready to leave happy hour at the Pour House, a bar on Q and 19th streets
- [Cyclist Captures Harassment On Camera In South Williamsburg](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclist-captures-harassment-on-camera-in-south-williamsburg/) - Streetsblog: Cyclist Captures Harassment on Camera in South Williamsburg by Stephen Miller Elevated from today’s headline stack, via Animal NY: A driver on a South Williamsburg street refused to share the road with cyclist Rafael Huerta, and after harassing Huerta in the street three times with his vehicle, refused to take responsibility for his actions.
- [Can America Embrace Biking Like Denmark Has?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/can-america-embrace-biking-like-denmark-has/) - Slate: Can America Embrace Biking Like Denmark Has? Cycling can save enormous amounts of energy and money. But the United States remains resistant. By Austin Troy Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012 It’s a Monday morning in Copenhagen, and I’m tearing down a street called Rolighedsvej on my clunky steel rental bike, trying to make it to
- [Times Safety Campaign Proves That Cycling Is Now Mainstream](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/times-safety-campaign-proves-that-cycling-is-now-mainstream/) - The Guardian: Times safety campaign proves that cycling is now mainstream Unusual campaigning stance by the paper will reach a different audience from typical cycle campaigns Can we dare to hope that maybe – just maybe – we are on the cusp of something special? After years of being dismissed as anti-social ("lycra clad velociraptors"),
- [San Francisco Bike Theft Thwarted + Video](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/san-francisco-bike-theft-thwarted-video/) - Road.cc: San Francisco bike theft thwarted + Video Young woman bravely tackles villain by Mark Appleton on July 27, 2011 - 11:21 Sometimes, as the saying goes, it takes a woman to do a man’s job. Step forward a feisty young female known so far only as Kristen, who stopped a San Francisco bike thief
- [Cycling, Walking Face Uphill Climb In S.C.](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cycling-walking-face-uphill-climb-in-sc/) - The State.com: Cycling, walking face uphill climb in S.C. South Carolina ranks near the bottom in commuting by bike or on foot By JOEY HOLLEMAN - jholleman@thestate.com South Carolina ranks in the top 5 states in obesity and the bottom five in bicycle and pedestrian safety. It's no coincidence, according to cycling advocates. South Carolina
- [Posted Toronto Political Panel: Is There A 'Culture War' Looming In This Mayoral Race?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/posted-toronto-political-panel-is-there-a-culture-war-looming-in-this-mayoral-race/) - National Post: Posted Toronto Political Panel: Is there a 'culture war' looming in this mayoral race? Posted: March 01, 2010, 6:06 AM by Barry Hertz On the theory that there is much to talk about between now and the Oct. 25 municipal election, Posted Toronto has assembled Chris Selley, Anthony Furey and Jonathan Goldsbie (their
- [Dogs Not Necessarily A Bike Rider's Best Friend](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/dogs-not-necessarily-a-bike-riders-best-friend/) - Gazette.net: Dogs not necessarily a bike rider's best friend Awareness events for bike riders, dog bite prevention coincide this week By Nathan Carrick | Staff Writer Until last week, Alison Horton never had been chased by a dog while riding her bicycle. "I was at the dead-end part of Emory Grove Road," she said. "It
- [Bike-trail Project A Lot Tougher Than Expected](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bike-trail-project-a-lot-tougher-than-expected/) - The Miami Herald: Bike-trail project a lot tougher than expected Dickering between Miami and the county has stalled a mountain bike-trail plan for Virginia Key's North Point. BY ANDRES VIGLUCCI When Miami commissioners recently approved a far-reaching master plan to remake ecologically damaged Virginia Key, everyone in the room thought at least one simple piece
- [People Chime In Over The Nueces Bike Boulevard](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/people-chime-in-over-the-nueces-bike-boulevard/) - News 8 Austin: People chime in over the Nueces Bike Boulevard 1/14/2010 8:06 AM By: News 8 Austin Staff People in Austin weighed in on the Nueces Bike Boulevard Project Wednesday night. Bike boulevards are streets designed to accommodate bicycles and reduce car traffic. The plan would use signs and traffic devices like roundabouts, traffic circles
- [Ignorance Of Bicyclists Nears Critical Mass](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/ignorance-of-bicyclists-nears-critical-mass/) - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette: Ignorance of bicyclists nears critical mass Frank Gray A few months ago the city painted nice bicycle lanes on some of the streets downtown. The lanes are marked with bright white lines with drawings of bicycles every so often. You can’t miss them. Or can you? I haven’t seen that many
- [Streetswiki: Bicycle Crashes - Culpability](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/media/streetswiki-bicycle-crashes-culpability/) - This news article featuring Bob Mionske has been reproduced here for our media archives. Data on bicycle crashes appear to indicate that bicyclists, either by falling or disobeying road rules, are most often responsible for their own collisions [1, 2, 3] . However, legitimate questions have been raised about some of these data, and the
- [Jury Applies No Penalty to Speeding Driver for Killing Cyclist Jake McDonaugh](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/media/jury-applies-no-penalty-to-speeding-driver-for-killing-cyclist-jake-mcdonaugh/) - This article featuring Bob Mionske has been reproduced here for our media archives. by Ben Fried on October 28, 2011 A Brooklyn jury has found defendant Michael Oxley not guilty of criminally negligent homicide in the 2010 death of Jake McDonaugh, the Post reports. Oxley was speeding behind the wheel of a Dodge Caravan when
- [The Bike Law Interview: Daniel Flanzig And Jim Reed, Bike Law New York](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/the-bike-law-interview-daniel-flanzig-and-jim-reed-bike-law-new-york/) - New York is a study in contradictions. The state is ranked 29th for bicycle-friendliness in the League of American Bicyclists’ 2014 annual ranking. And yet New York City is ranked as the most bicycle-friendly city in America by Bicycling magazine. Under the leadership of Janette Sadik-Khan, and with the support of then-Mayor Bloomberg, the city
- [Streetsblog: Midtown Police Refuse to Help Hit-and Run Pedicab Victim](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/media/streetsblog-midtown-police-refuse-to-help-hit-and-run-pedicab-victim/) - This news article featuring Bob Mionske has been reproduced here for our media archives. by Ben Fried on January 21, 2009 NYPD "Broken Windows" Strategy Does Not Apply to Traffic Crime Last month a grand jury indicted officer Patrick Pogan for leveling cyclist Christopher Long during a Critical Mass ride and lying about it afterward.
- [Streetsblog: Road Rage Victim's Reputation Smeared Until Proven Innocent](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/media/streetsblog-road-rage-victims-reputation-smeared-until-proven-innocent/) - This news article featuring Bob Mionske has been reproduced here for our media archives. by Ben Fried on August 17, 2009 Ray Bengen, pictured on the sidewalk below his assailant, is paying a steep price for defending himself while riding in the Ninth Avenue bike lane. Following Brad's post last week about Max Kim-Bee's encounter
- [Bob Mionske, Fight or Flight](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/media/bob-mionske-fight-or-flight/) - This news article featuring Bob Mionske has been reproduced here for our archives. Cyclist, Corona Del Mar ,CA, Frank Peters interviews bicycle attorney Bob Mionske. June 6, 2012. He’s the author of Bicycling and the Law; this former bicycle racer writes Road Rights, a monthly column in Bicycling magazine. I wanted to get his thoughts
- [Critical Mass Cyclists To Ride In Honor Of Teen Killed In Accident](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/critical-mass-cyclists-to-ride-in-honor-of-teen-killed-in-accident/) - The Miami Herald: Critical Mass cyclists to ride in honor of teen killed in accident A teenage cyclist, struck and killed last month while riding along Biscayne Boulevard, will be memorialized. BY ANDRES VIGLUCCI One month ago, gifted high-school student Rodolfo Rojo and his two best friends decided to ride their bicycles from one boy’s Miami
- [Drivers Ignoring Flashing Red Light](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/drivers-ignoring-flashing-red-light/) - WPVI: Drivers ignoring flashing red light Tuesday, November 17, 2009 Katherine Scott EAKINS OVAL  November 17, 2009 (WPVI) -- Every motorist knows, or should know, that a flashing red light should normally be treated like a stop sign. Then why is a flashing red light at a dangerous Philadelphia crosswalk being ignored? And it’s all
- [City Puts Bicyclists Directly In The Path Of Motorists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/city-puts-bicyclists-directly-in-the-path-of-motorists/) - USA Today: City puts bicyclists directly in the path of motorists In one of the busiest shopping districts in Long Beach, Calif., bicyclists are kings of the road in an experiment that turns frustrated motorists into serfs. The seaside city south of Los Angeles is encouraging bikers to get right in front of cars. It painted
- [As Bicycle Ridership Grows, Phila. Tells Scofflaws: Stop!](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/as-bicycle-ridership-grows-phila-tells-scofflaws-stop/) - The Philadelphia Inquirer: As bicycle ridership grows, Phila. tells scofflaws: Stop! And look. And signal. An effort by police and a coalition hopes to prevent tragedies, like the two recent deaths. By Allison Steele Inquirer Staff Writer Kirsten Gwynn has no memory of the moment she was hit by a bicyclist while jogging last month along
- [Teen Won't Be Charged In Bicyclist Death](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/teen-wont-be-charged-in-bicyclist-death/) - The News & Observer: Teen won’t be charged in bicyclist death The State Highway Patrol will not file charges against a 17-year-old whose pickup truck struck and killed a teen bicyclist last week. "None are expected to be filed," Sgt. V.E. Terry with the Highway Patrol said today. The accident occurred Saturday just after 6 p.m.
- [Bicyclists Bemoan 'Car Town' Attitude At Meeting](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bicyclists-bemoan-car-town-attitude-at-meeting/) - The Wichita Eagle: Bicyclists bemoan 'car town' attitude at meeting BY TIM POTTER The Wichita Eagle The specific purpose of a gathering Tuesday night was to gain public comment on proposed changes in Wichita's bicycle ordinance. But one of the clearest sentiments centered on a more general opinion: that Wichita remains a "car town" that
- [Student Cyclist Hit By 83-Year-Old In February Dies](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/student-cyclist-hit-by-83-year-old-in-february-dies/) - WBAL TV Baltimore: Student Cyclist Hit By 83-Year-Old In February Dies Nathan Krasnopoler, 20, Died Wednesday POSTED: August 10, 2011 BALTIMORE -- A Johns Hopkins University student who was hit by an 83-year-old woman in a car while he was riding his bike in February has died. Nathan Krasnopoler, 20, of Ellicott City, had been
- [L.A. Man Booked For Running Down Bicyclist](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/la-man-booked-for-running-down-bicyclist/) - Canyon News: L.A. Man Booked For Running Down Bicyclist Posted by Daniel Antolin on Aug 27, 2011 SANTA MONICA—On Friday, August 26, the Santa Monica Police Department related details about the arrest of a Los Angeles man who is suspected of running down a bicyclist with his vehicle during the late evening of August 25.
- [Rio Grande Bicycle Boulevard Opens](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/rio-grande-bicycle-boulevard-opens/) - YNN Austin: Rio Grande bicycle boulevard opens By: YNN Staff Austin bicyclists have a new, safe way to travel. City officials celebrated the opening of its new bicycle boulevard Monday. Bicyclists made the inaugural ride on the Rio Grande Roadway. The two-lane cycle track runs from Martin Luther King Drive to 24th Street. The bicycle
- [Cellphone Ban While Driving? The Tragedies Behind The Issue](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cellphone-ban-while-driving-the-tragedies-behind-the-issue/) - The Los Angeles Times: Cellphone ban while driving? The tragedies behind the issue December 13, 2011 Eleven texts in 11 minutes from behind the wheel -- then two were dead and 38 injured. A deadly Missouri incident was cited Tuesday by the National Transportation Safety Board as the panel urged a total ban on cellphone
- [Boise City Council OKs New Rules To Protect Cyclists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/boise-city-council-oks-new-rules-to-protect-cyclists/) - The Idaho Statesman: Boise City Council OKs new rules to protect cyclists Among the changes, motorists must allow 3 feet when passing riders. BY BETHANN STEWART - bstewart@idahostatesman.com Copyright: © 2009 Idaho Statesman Published: 01/13/10 A controversial "whenever possible" clause was removed Tuesday from a proposed 3-feet-to-pass ordinance. "The safety of the cyclist is more important
- [Kristin Armstrong Testifies Before Idaho Lawmakers About Bike Safety](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/kristin-armstrong-testifies-before-idaho-lawmakers-about-bike-safety/) - The Idaho Statesman: Kristin Armstrong testifies before Idaho lawmakers about bike safety By Brian Murphy - bmurphy@idahostatesman.com Published: 03/04/10 Boise Olympic gold medal cyclist Kristin Armstrong pressed Idaho lawmakers to strengthen laws protecting cyclists from motorists Thursday. Testifying before the Senate Transportation Committee, Armstrong — who won the 2008 time trial gold medal at the
- [Valleyride Van Driver Charged in Eagle Cyclist's Death](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/valleyride-van-driver-charged-in-eagle-cyclists-death/) - The Idaho Statesman: ValleyRide van driver charged in Eagle cyclist’s death Michael Perkins of Boise is the first to face prosecution in a series of deadly crashes that started this spring. BY KATHLEEN KRELLER - kkreller@idahostatesman.com Published: 09/24/09 Michael Perkins is accused of misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter after a May 19 collision that killed Jim L. Chu
- [Boy Who Hit Cyclist Pavlis Will Be Charged Monday, Prosecutors Say](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/boy-who-hit-cyclist-pavlis-will-be-charged-monday-prosecutors-say/) - The Idaho Statesman: Boy who hit cyclist Pavlis will be charged Monday, prosecutors say Statesman staff - Idaho Statesman Published: 11/06/09 The 16-year-old boy who ran over and killed a well-known Boise cyclist on Hill Road will be charged with vehicular manslaughter in Ada County juvenile court Monday, Deputy Prosecutor Michael Anderson said in a Friday
- [Public Hearing Set For Tuesday On Boise’s Proposed Bike Safety Ordinances](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/public-hearing-set-for-tuesday-on-boises-proposed-bike-safety-ordinances/) - The Idaho Statesman: Public hearing set for Tuesday on Boise’s proposed bike safety ordinances Bethann Stewart - Idaho Statesman Published: 01/07/10 SIMILAR STORIES: Laws may change for Boise cyclists, drivers Our View: 3-foot rule for drivers is a good safety measure Task force recommends changing Boise bike laws to improve safety Letters to the Editor:
- [Boise City Council Approves New Rules To Protect Cyclists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/boise-city-council-approves-new-rules-to-protect-cyclists/) - The Idaho Statesman: Boise City Council approves new rules to protect cyclists Bethann Stewart - bstewart@idahostatesman.com Published: 01/12/10 Among Tuesday’s changes, motorists must now allow 3 feet when passing cyclists. A controversial “whenever possible” clause was removed from the proposed 3-feet-to-pass ordinance. "The safety of the cyclist is more important than the convenience of the
- [Columbia Bicyclist Lawsuit Settled Hours Before Trial Begins](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/columbia-bicyclist-lawsuit-settled-hours-before-trial-begins/) - The State: Columbia bicyclist lawsuit settled hours before trial begins By JOHN MONK - jmonk@thestate.com A civil lawsuit in federal court involving a defendant who killed two bicyclists while driving and allegedly talking on a cell phone has been settled hours before trial was supposed to start. The lawsuit over the 2007 death of bicyclist Thomas
- [Bicyclist Struck, Killed By Car In South Modesto](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bicyclist-struck-killed-by-car-in-south-modesto/) - The Modesto Bee: Bicyclist struck, killed by car in south Modesto Bee Staff Reports A Modesto man on a bicycle who was stopped in the eastbound lane of West Service Road was struck and killed by a car on Thursday night, according to the California Highway Patrol. The victim was identified this morning as Fermin Duran
- [Exclusive: Cars, Phones 'The New DUI'?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/exclusive-cars-phones-the-new-dui/) - The State: Exclusive: Cars, phones ’the new DUI’? Distracted driving at center of Lancaster case By JOHN MONK - jmonk@thestate.com A driver allegedly talking on a cell phone when she killed two bicyclists in Lancaster County has quietly agreed to pay $2.5 million to settle a lawsuit over one of the deaths, according to court documents.
- [Thousands Turn Out For Memorial On Rickenbacker Causeway](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/thousands-turn-out-for-memorial-on-rickenbacker-causeway/) - The Miami Herald: Thousands turn out for memorial on Rickenbacker Causeway BY ROBERT SAMUELS AND ANDRES VIGLUCCI CRLINE AVIGLUCCI@MIAMIHERALD.COM About 2,500 Miami cyclists joined two memorial rides Sunday to honor Christophe Le Canne, the cyclist killed by an alleged drunk driver on the Rickenbacker Causeway. Le Canne’s family appeared alongside a bike spray-painted white and a
- [Don’t Blame Budget Cuts In Cyclist’s Death](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/dont-blame-budget-cuts-in-cyclists-death/) - The Miami Herald: Don’t blame budget cuts in cyclist’s death OUR OPINION: cf,gtm Miami-Dade fire-rescue, cities must work together There’s the temptation to start finger-pointing blame in the death of bicyclist Christopher LeCanne, who was riding along the Rickenbacker Causeway where thousands of bikers, runners and beach-goers descend on weekends. Witnesses say it took Miami-Dade Fire-Rescue
- [Road Rights - Your City Versus My City](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-your-city-versus-my-city/) - Suppose you were running a city, and you had the option to spend 5 percent of your transportation budget on transportation projects that would support 25 percent of all trips made. That’s an incredibly cost-efficient expenditure; in fact, it’s the most efficient use of transportation dollars there is. Surely, if you decided to make this
- [Legally Speaking with Bob Mionske: No Laughing Matter](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-with-bob-mionske-no-laughing-matter/) - Bob discusses how to deal with pranksters who want to harass you when you're on a ride The summer road race season is here. The Giro has just wrapped up, the Tour will soon be upon us, and for all of us, whether pros, licensed racers, or even just recreational roadies, the warm days and
- [Legally Speaking: Collisions not accidents](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-collisions-not-accidents/) - “But if thought corrupts language, language can also corrupt thought.” – George Orwell, “1984” Think of a recent story about a rider or group of cyclists who were injured in a collision with a motor vehicle. This can be someone you know, read about, or it might even be you. One thing I know about
- [Careless](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/careless/) - What do you do when no thought or provision is made for cyclists on the roadway? It depends on who you are. If you’re like most people, you’re likely to avoid that road altogether. Awell-known study of Portland, Oregon residents’ feelings about bicycling for transportation indicated that the majority of the public would like to
- [Legally Speaking – with Bob Mionske: More thoughts on the bird man](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-with-bob-mionske-more-thoughts-on-the-bird-man/) - Dear Readers, Last column (Deliverance of the bird man), we had a letter from C.W. in “deepest darkest West Virginia” asking about self-defense, after his club ride was buzzed by “the clan from deliverance.” In response to the buzzing, the club’s fearless leader extended a one-fingered salute to the offending clan, which resulted in the
- [Legally Speaking: For better or for worse, stay involved](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-for-better-or-for-worse-stay-involved/) - Bob Mionske explains why cyclists need to stay politically active — both to promote good laws and oppose bad ones. When it comes to bicycle laws, not every idea is a good idea, but regardless of what comes up in the halls of power, we cyclists need to remain engaged. I wrote about efforts to pass a
- [Bicyclists Rally To Demand Safer Streets](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bicyclists-rally-to-demand-safer-streets/) - The Times-Picayune: Bicyclists rally to demand safer streets By Jonathan Bullington, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune on July 18, 2014 at 9:20 PM, updated July 19, 2014 at 7:59 AM The day after a 52-year-old New Orleans cyclist lost his life in a collision with a tractor-trailer truck in the Marigny, members of the city's bicycling
- [Road Rights - License To Ride](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-license-to-ride-2/) - By 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 cyclists display $25 license plates on their bikes? Although he eventually withdrew his proposal, lawmakers–including ones recently in New Jersey and Oregon– regularly introduce bills
- [Road Rights - Cycling Safety: Changing With The Times](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-cycling-safety-changing-with-the-times/) - The differences couldn’t be more striking. In February, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved a new five-year transportation bill that completely eliminates federal funding of bicycle programs. Republican Congressmen Tom Petri (WI) and Timothy Johnson (IL) led a heroic effort to amend the bill and restore bicycle funding, but the committee voted against it.
- [Legally Speaking - Death, Taxes And... Free Riders?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-death-taxes-and-free-riders/) - Benjamin Franklin once observed that there is nothing certain in this world but death and taxes. In our own time, we’ve observed that when it comes to the subject of cyclists, it’s all but certain that non-cyclists will bring up scofflaws and taxes. In the past few weeks, the subject of taxes — specifically, taxes
- [Legally Speaking - The 1-Mile Solution](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-the-1-mile-solution/) - What if there was something you could do to improve your health and fitness, save money, reduce our dependence on foreign oil, improve air quality, and reduce your carbon footprint, all at the same time—would you do it? Maybe that’s a bit of preaching to the choir here, but that’s the idea behind The 1-Mile
- [Sending A Message](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/sending-a-message/) - “It sends the wrong message.” That’s how Denise Hudson described a decision by the Supreme Court of South Australia’s to slash the sentence of the careless driver who killed her husband. Some backstory: In March of last year, cyclist Chris Hudson was riding 10 km south of Ministon, South Australia, when David John Bennett crashed
- [The Sunbreak: Seattle's Socialist War On Driving Cars Gears Up](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/the-sunbreak-seattles-socialist-war-on-driving-cars-gears-up/) - [This article from The Sunbreak, Seattle's Socialist War on Driving Cars Gears Up, was so good we had to share. You can read the entire article by following the link.] Alternate title: "Misinformed People Outraged by Their Hasty Generalizations" Last week's arrival of a bike box at 12th Avenue and Pine has prompted new grumblings from
- [The "Get Out Of Jail Free" Card Strikes Again](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/the-get-out-of-jail-free-card-strikes-again/) - I’ve been car-free since 2002, when a teen driver slammed her daddy’s SUV into the back of my car, while I was stopped at a red light (The first words she said when she got out of her ute were “I’m such a bad driver, this is the second time I’ve done this.” The second
- [Charleston Bicycle Accident Lawyer: Charleston Wasn't Designed For Bike-Loving College Kids](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/charleston-bicycle-accident-lawyer-charleston-wasnt-designed-for-bike-loving-college-kids/) - By Peter Wilborn Recently BikePortland.org wrote a blog post called 4 things U.S. college towns could teach planners about biking. The post explains how biking is more popular in college towns like Davis, CA, Eugene, OR, and Boulder, CO because they are designed for it. And when you have a well designed city that encourages biking
- [Legally Speaking - Shootout At The UA Corral](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-shootout-at-the-ua-corral/) - Dear Readers,( Wyatt Earp tried his hand at many things in his long and colorful life; at various times he worked as a farmer, teamster, buffalo hunter, saloon-keeper, gambler, and miner, among his many other occupations, but it was as a lawman in the Old Wild West that Earp found the immortality of lasting fame—and
- [Legally Speaking - You Gotta Fight For Your Right To Sloooow Down](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-you-gotta-fight-for-your-right-to-sloooow-down/) - By Bob Mionske Legally Speaking – with Bob Mionske: You gotta fight for your right to slooooow down Published Jan. 30, 2004 on Veloews Dear Readers, In this weeks column I have chosen to highlight a critical bicycle rights case handled by fellow “bike attorney” Steve Magas. I am including Steve’s personal account of this
- [Road Rights - Yielding To Life](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-yielding-to-life/) - By Bob Mionske There are a lot of good reasons to ride a bike—among them, it’s good for your health, it’s good for your pocketbook and it’s good for the environment. In fact, according to the League of American Bicyclists some 52 million Americans ride bikes. Yet we know that the number of daily riders
- [Coroner Right To Urge Mandatory Helmets For Ontario Cyclists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/coroner-right-to-urge-mandatory-helmets-for-ontario-cyclists/) - The Toronto Star: Coroner right to urge mandatory helmets for Ontario cyclists Published On Tue Jun 19 2012 Cyclists refusing to wear a helmet have several practical reasons to go bare-headed. Helmets can be bulky, hot and uncomfortable; they’re inconvenient; they mess up a rider’s hair, and they cost money that could be spent in
- [How Safe Is It To Cycle Our Streets?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/how-safe-is-it-to-cycle-our-streets/) - The Irish Times: How safe is it to cycle our streets? Published June 19, 2012 More of us are travelling by bike, but just how risky is it to take two wheels? TOTS ON trikes, robed barristers on racers, high-heeled hairdressers on High Nellies – Ireland has gone mad for cycling. Once empty cycle lanes
- [New State Road Signs Spark Confusion For Cyclists, Motorists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/new-state-road-signs-spark-confusion-for-cyclists-motorists/) - The Fairfax Times: New state road signs spark confusion for cyclists, motorists ‘Bikes May Use Full Lane’ intended to alert motorists that cyclists can use center lane on narrow roads by By Gregg MacDonald, Staff Writer Some new state signs allowing cyclists to ride in the middle of traffic lanes instead of to the right
- [Memorial Ride Draws 1,200 Cyclists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/memorial-ride-draws-1200-cyclists/) - Corona Del Mar Today: Memorial Ride Draws 1,200 Cyclists October 28th, 2012 More than 1,200 cyclists circled Fashion Island Sunday morning in a Memorial Ride that honored two women killed in cycling crashes last month. “Let’s not forget why we’re here,” said April Morris, who helped organize the event. “We want to be agents for
- [AA President's Branding Of Cyclist-Hating Drivers As "Idiots"](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/aa-presidents-branding-of-cyclist-hating-drivers-as-idiots/) - Road.cc: AA president's branding of cyclist-hating drivers as "idiots" wins fans on social media Cycling blogger says he'll switch from RAC to AA after Edmund King's remarks, others pledge to follow suit Simon_MacMichael, December 7, 2012 High-profile comments made in the London Evening Standard by AA president Edmund King in which he branded drivers who
- [Bicyclists Injured After Driver Runs Red Light](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bicyclists-injured-after-driver-runs-red-light/) - The Herald-Tribune: Bicyclists injured after driver runs red light STAFF REPORT Published: Friday, April 4, 2014 at 4:42 p.m. Last Modified: Friday, April 4, 2014 at 4:42 p.m. LAKEWOOD RANCH - A bicyclist is seriously injured after a driver ran a red light, causing the vehicle to strike the pedestrian. Lindsay Damery, 22, was driving
- [Bicyclist Dies After Lakewood Ranch Traffic Accident](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bicyclist-dies-after-lakewood-ranch-traffic-accident/) - The Bradenton Herald: Bicyclist dies after Lakewood Ranch traffic accident By SARA KENNEDY April 8, 2014 LAKEWOOD RANCH -- A bicyclist has died after he was hit by a red-light runner last week in Lakewood Ranch, officials said Monday. Donald Mader, 83, suffered serious injuries and died Saturday, according to Lt. Greg Bueno, a spokesman
- [The Cyclist And The Damage Done](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/the-cyclist-and-the-damage-done/) - The Philly Post: The Cyclist and the Damage Done By Brian Howard, 12/13/2011 Why the tragic death of a Lehigh Valley man should lead to a change in the vehicle code When a cyclist is struck and killed by a car, the description of events, no matter how vaguely worded, always send chills up my
- [Cycling: On Your Bikes](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cycling-on-your-bikes/) - The Guardian: Cycling: on your bikes Bicycle safety will come through changes in attitude and in the law, but it also needs investment Editorial The Guardian, Sunday 26 February 2012 Campaigners are beginning to talk about a real watershed, a cultural shift, in public attitudes to cycling. The change they have noticed has deep roots
- [Judge Tosses Out Bicyclists' Lawsuit Over SLU Streetcar Tracks](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/judge-tosses-out-bicyclists-lawsuit-over-slu-streetcar-tracks/) - The Seattle Times: Judge tosses out bicyclists' lawsuit over SLU streetcar tracks A King County judge has dismissed a suit filed by six bicyclists who said the city of Seattle was negligent in the way it built the South Lake Union streetcar tracks. By Lynn Thompson Seattle Times staff reporter A King County Superior Court
- [Police Continue 'Exhaustive' Investigation](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/police-continue-exhaustive-investigation/) - The LAist: Police Continue 'Exhaustive' Investigation into Susanna Schick Biking Accident, Hope It Doesn't Create 'Bike Versus Car' Mentality Friday night's bicycle accident in Downtown Los Angeles has proved quite controversial, as conflicting reports and skepticism of the LAPD's investigation have stirred the local community. We learned today that although police ruled out the alleged
- [IAM Poll Highlights Extent Of SMIDSY Problem](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/iam-poll-highlights-extent-of-smidsy-problem/) - Road.cc: IAM poll highlights extent of SMIDSY problem Nine out of ten riders who responded said they had been cut up by another road user who didn't see them during past six months by Simon_MacMichael on April 16, 2012 - 01:52 road.cc news Road safety charity IAM says that nearly nine in ten cyclists (88
- [Bikes And Cars: Share The Road](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bikes-and-cars-share-the-road/) - Via: Bikes and Cars: Share the Road AAA offers guidelines to help both bicyclists and drivers ride safely. May/June 2012 Even though bicyclists and drivers ride side by side every day, they don’t always get along. It’s a sibling rivalry of sorts, but one with serious consequences: In 2009, 630 bicyclists were killed in the
- [Cyclist Was Victim Of Hit-And-Run Driver In SW Miami-Dade](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclist-was-victim-of-hit-and-run-driver-in-sw-miami-dade/) - The Miami Herald: Cyclist was victim of hit-and-run driver in SW Miami-Dade Fellow bicyclists will hold a ride Sunday as a memorial to Miguel Angel Rocafort and to press for action by police in catching the driver. Police and family members urge anyone with information on the hit-and-run that killed cyclist Miguel Rocafort to call
- [Two Bicyclists Killed By Motorists Since Safe Passing Law Vetoed](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/two-bicyclists-killed-by-motorists-since-safe-passing-law-vetoed/) - The LAist: Two Bicyclists Killed By Motorists Since Safe Passing Law Vetoed, Activist Tells Governor, 'Their Blood Is On Your Hands' Bike safety advocates have been pissed at Governor Jerry Brown ever since he vetoed a safe passing law (SB 910), which would have required motorists to give bicyclists three feet of room while passing.
- [Injured Bicyclist Hopes To Raise Awareness Of Safety Issues](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/injured-bicyclist-hopes-to-raise-awareness-of-safety-issues/) - Tulsa World: Injured bicyclist hopes to raise awareness of safety issues By ZACK STOYCOFF World Staff Writer Published: 11/7/2011 A nudge from a passing vehicle threw John Stehr from his bicycle and into a parked car's window, where he slumped onto the street and waited for help from the driver. The glass severed his jugular
- [Cyclist Injured After Act Of 'Rage'](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclist-injured-after-act-of-rage/) - The Courier-Mail: Cyclist injured after act of 'rage' by: Staff Writer, Westside News From: Quest Newspapers November 15, 2011 A CYCLIST was left with two broken ribs and heavy bruising after being attacked in a road rage incident. The cyclist, who does not wish to be identified, said he was cycling along Sunset Rd in
- [Driver Fined For Wreck That Injured German Bicyclist](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/driver-fined-for-wreck-that-injured-german-bicyclist/) - The Roanoke Times: Driver fined for wreck that injured German bicyclist By Mike Gangloff A Marion truck driver who struck and seriously injured a German cyclist drew a $500 fine Tuesday in Pulaski County General District Court. Norman Richard Marchant, 46, was driving a delivery truck south on Virginia 100 when he hit Michael Sprick,
- [Tweaking Our Too-Snug Car-Bike Interface](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/tweaking-our-too-snug-car-bike-interface/) - ROBERT PRICE: Tweaking our too-snug car-bike interface The Bakersfield Californian | Saturday, Aug 27 2011 05:30 PM Last Updated Tuesday, Aug 30 2011 A Bakersfield man was killed on his bicycle Friday afternoon when he abruptly turned in front of a BPD patrol car in a sad but not uncommon reminder that 30-pound bikes and
- [Bill Tackles Passing Space Around Bicycles](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bill-tackles-passing-space-around-bicycles/) - The Richmond Times-Dispatch: Bill tackles passing space around bicycles By KATHERINE CALOS Published: February 14, 2011 The cyclists were slow and a bit wobbly as their group started up from a stop on Nelson's Bridge Road near the Hanover County Courthouse on Sunday. In a second, a red SUV flew around a 45 mph curve,
- [Bike Action Plan To Encourage More Biking, Less Driving](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bike-action-plan-to-encourage-more-biking-less-driving/) - The Lookout News: Bike Action Plan To Encourage More Biking, Less Driving By Jason Islas Special to the Lookout News February 18, 2011 -- As part of the LUCE plan to revamp the city's infrastructure, Santa Monica city officials have begun developing a new Bike Action Plan to reduce car traffic and to encourage commuters
- [Debunking The New Yorker's Anti-Bike Lane Screed](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/debunking-the-new-yorkers-anti-bike-lane-screed/) - The Gothamist: Debunking The New Yorker's Anti-Bike Lane Screed New Yorker columnist John Cassidy usually writes about economics, but he also drives a Jaguar around NYC, and the man is sick and tired of seeing bike lanes "poach on our territory." The phrase is telling, because it underscores Cassidy's unsustainable and ahistorical assumption that streets
- [What's With All The Bike Bitterness?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/whats-with-all-the-bike-bitterness/) - The Seattle Times: What's with all the bike bitterness? Friday morning, if some people are to be believed, a horde of pests is to descend on the city and continue a plot to suck the marrow from our lives and liberties. Danny Westneat Seattle Times staff columnist Friday morning, if some people are to be
- [Carmageddon Race: Cyclists Faster Than Jetblue Plane](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/carmageddon-race-cyclists-faster-than-jetblue-plane/) - USA Today: Carmageddon race: Cyclists faster than JetBlue plane By Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY Bicyclists 1, JetBlue 0. At least that's how it turned out this past Saturday when L.A. cycling group Wolfpack Hustle decided to race one of JetBlue's special Burbank-to-Long Beach "Carmageddon Flights." While JetBlue may have scored a PR victory by adding
- [Panel Keeps Pushing For More Bike Lanes](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/panel-keeps-pushing-for-more-bike-lanes/) - The Post and Courier: Panel keeps pushing for more bike lanes BY DAVE MUNDAY Thursday, July 28, 2011 Three weeks after a well-known local doctor was killed riding his bicycle across the James Island connector, a committee formed to advise Charleston City Council on bike safety is pressing forward with its demands for more bike
- [Bicycle Spoken Here: Bike Versus Car](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bicycle-spoken-here-bike-versus-car/) - Richmond.com: Bicycle Spoken Here: Bike Versus Car By: Alix Bryan Published: August 01, 2011 We’re all pedestrians, and some of us, myself included, hold the perspective of both a motorist and cyclist. The below list is based on personal experience, not user submitted data. Ride Richmond recently produced a spoke card with information to highlight
- [Bike-Car Crashes Concern City Leaders In T.C.](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bike-car-crashes-concern-city-leaders-in-tc/) - IPR: Bike-Car Crashes Concern City Leaders In T.C. IPR program(s): IPR News Features Date: August 22, 2011 By Bob Allen The number of accidents between cars and bicycles in Traverse City continues at a record pace. So far this year there have been 23 crashes. That could top the peak of 28 in 2008 by
- [Cyclist's Condition Upgraded To Serious](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclists-condition-upgraded-to-serious/) - The Wichita Eagle: Cyclist's condition upgraded to serious By Stan Finger The Wichita Eagle Diego Ballesteros Cucurull remains hospitalized at Wesley Medical Center. A 36-year-old bicyclist from Spain participating in the Race Across America was critically injured this morning when he was struck by a car on K-254 next to the Butler-Sedgwick County line. Diego
- [Eric Hartley: 'Invisible' Biker Takes To The Web](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/eric-hartley-invisible-biker-takes-to-the-web/) - The Capital: Eric Hartley: 'Invisible' biker takes to the web By ERIC HARTLEY, Staff Writer Published 06/20/10 By Joshua McKerrow — The Capital Brock Snowden says his daily commute down West Street is scarier than the 60-mph downhill portion of a mountain race he once did. Snowden’s helmet cam records to this walkie-talkie-like device he
- [Gaining Momentum](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/gaining-momentum/) - The Denton Record-Chronicle: Gaining momentum More than 2,000 people sign petition against Bartonville ordinance 11:13 PM CDT on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 By Peggy Heinkel-Wolfe / Staff Writer BARTONVILLE — Area bicyclists have launched a statewide petition drive, hoping to keep other cities from adopting rules like Bartonville’s new ordinance, which limits the size of
- [Cyclists Lobby Malibu For Safety On Highway](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclists-lobby-malibu-for-safety-on-highway/) - The Malibu Times: Cyclists lobby Malibu for safety on highway Wednesday, September 8, 2010 11:04 AM PDT The issue of motorists versus bicyclists on safe use of the highway is taken up during a Public Safety Commission meeting. By Knowles Adkisson / Special to The Malibu Times Representatives from several bike clubs in Los Angeles
- [Full Of Life, Left For Dead](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/full-of-life-left-for-dead/) - Bicycling: Full Of Life, Left For Dead By David L'Heureux Bobby was a cyclist and a friend, although I hadn’t turned a pedal stroke with him since we were kids. He turned his last on Thursday, August 26, in Queens. A flatbed truck hit him at approximately 11 p.m. as he rode to a friend’s
- [UWPD Announces Crack-Down On Cyclists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/uwpd-announces-crack-down-on-cyclists/) - The Badger Herald: UWPD Announces Crack-Down On Cyclists By McKenzie Badger Sunday, September 12, 2010 10:00 p.m. Updated Sunday, September 12, 2010 8:01:33 p.m. With more than 900 acres of campus to navigate, many students at the University of Wisconsin prefer riding bicycles to class. However, cyclists are the targets of an increased enforcement measure
- [Bike Rider In Critical Condition](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bike-rider-in-critical-condition/) - The August Chronicle: Bike rider in critical condition By Susan McCord Staff Writer Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010 A road cyclists' nightmare became real Friday evening when 37-year-old Matthew Burke suffered critical head trauma when he was struck by a car on a remote Beech Island road. Friends said Burke, a military surgeon at Eisenhower Army
- [Questions Remain In Biking Accident](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/questions-remain-in-biking-accident/) - The Augusta Chronicle: Questions remain in biking accident Injured cyclist remains unconscious By Susan McCord Staff Writer Monday, Oct. 4, 2010 Friends and family are still looking for answers in the Friday crash that critically injured a Fort Gordon surgeon as he rode his bike with a group on Beech Island Avenue. "It's no surprise
- [What's Bugging You? Bicyclists In Traffic](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/whats-bugging-you-bicyclists-in-traffic/) - KABC Los Angeles: What's Bugging You? Bicyclists in traffic Tuesday, October 05, 2010 LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A road war between bicyclists and cars. That's what's bugging many viewers. Who has the right of way? Riding a bicycle is a popular way to get around in Southern California. But on our congested roads motorists and
- [Politics, Friction Reshape Influential Cascade Bicycle Club](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/politics-friction-reshape-influential-cascade-bicycle-club/) - The Seattle Times: Politics, friction reshape influential Cascade Bicycle Club Seattle-based Cascade Bicycle Club has grown from a mostly recreational organization to a 13,000-strong group and a powerful influence at City Hall. Its political success has brought a backlash from those who perceive a "war on cars," and internal disputes have led to a leadership
- [Oudtshoorn Cyclist Crash Death Toll Rises](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/oudtshoorn-cyclist-crash-death-toll-rises/) - Eyewitnessnews, Western Cape Province: Oudtshoorn cyclist crash death toll rises Nathan Adams The death toll following Monday morning’s fatal accident outside Oudtshoorn has risen to four. Three cyclists were killed and one person seriously injured when a car knocked them down whilst trying to overtake a truck. The hospitalised cyclist passed away on Monday afternoon.
- [Cyclist Safety Highlighted](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclist-safety-highlighted/) - Eyewitnessnews Capetown: Cyclist safety highlighted Nathan Adams Western Cape Transport MEC Robin Carlisle on Tuesday expressed a concern that cyclists were becoming increasingly vulnerable on the roads. Three cyclists practicing for the Cape Argus/Pick n Pay Cycle tour were killed on the R62 outside Oudtshoorn when a car tried to overtake a truck and knocked
- [Bicycle Safety Bill Not Likely To Pass This Year](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bicycle-safety-bill-not-likely-to-pass-this-year/) - The Sioux City Journal: Bicycle safety bill not likely to pass this year By James Q. Lynch Journal Des Moines Bureau | Posted: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:00 am DES MOINES -- Lawmakers pedaling a bicycle safety bill are having trouble getting colleagues to ride with them. House Floor Manager Rep. Sharon Steckman, D-Mason City,
- [Bike Safety Picks Up Speed](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bike-safety-picks-up-speed/) - The Seattle Times: Bike safety picks up speed Nicole Brodeur Seattle Times staff columnist A week after Velda Mapelli died after being struck by a cyclist on the Cedar River Trail, Renton Mayor Denis Law went out there to pay his respects. He got hit, too. "It was pretty ironic," Law told me. "The first
- [Campaign Promotes Bicycle Awareness, Safety](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/campaign-promotes-bicycle-awareness-safety/) - Milford Daily News: Campaign promotes bicycle awareness, safety By David Riley/Daily News staff Milford Daily News Posted May 17, 2010 @ 12:03 AM In a decade bicycling up to 100 miles a week around his Wayland home, Rick Cohen figures 95 percent of the drivers and cyclists he's encountered have been respectful and safe. It's
- [World Naked Bike Ride: Save The Environment, Diet In Style](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/world-naked-bike-ride-save-the-environment-diet-in-style/) - Politics Daily: World Naked Bike Ride: Save the Environment, Diet in Style ALISON FAIRBROTHER Cyclists around the country bared their bottoms to protest Big Oil last Saturday. Bikers from New York to Seattle to Miami trolled around their cities -- sans vetements -- as part of the World Naked Bike Ride, an organization whose mission
- [Dublin May See Contra-Flow Cyclists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/dublin-may-see-contra-flow-cyclists/) - The Irish Times: Dublin may see contra-flow cyclists TIM O'BRIEN Dublin City Council is to draw up plans for "contra flow lanes" for cyclists, allowing them to travel in either direction on streets that are restricted to one-way for motor vehicles. The move has been prompted by members of the Dublin Cycle Forum who pointed
- [Man Suspected Of Deliberate Bicycle Accident Put In Jail](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/man-suspected-of-deliberate-bicycle-accident-put-in-jail/) - The Daily Astorian: Man suspected of deliberate bicycle accident put in jail Stephan Fox faces charges of attempted murder, assault, hit and run, after rider is severely injured SEASIDE - A man accused of deliberately hitting a bicycle rider with his truck on U.S. Highway 101 just south of Seaside in November is in the
- [Cyclist’s Death Was An Accident: Police](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclists-death-was-an-accident-police/) - Arab News: Cyclist’s death was an accident: Police By WALAA HAWARI | ARAB NEWS Published: Mar 2, 2010 3:03 PM Updated: Mar 2, 2010 3:03 PM RIYADH: Police have confirmed the death of a British man killed by a car was nothing more than a tragic accident. Spokesperson Maj. Sami Al-Shwaerikh ruled out the possibility
- [Westport News Editorial: Make Room For Bikes](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/westport-news-editorial-make-room-for-bikes/) - Westport News Editorial: Make room for bikes Published: 01:02 a.m., Wednesday, March 3, 2010 Last week members of the Connecticut Rail Commuter Council, DOT Commissioner Joseph Maria, and Metro-North planners met with cyclists and told them they would work to encourage the Metropolitan Transit Authority and the state of Connecticut to consider more ways to
- [Bike Safety Package Comes With Fixie Crackdown](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bike-safety-package-comes-with-fixie-crackdown/) - The Boise Weekly: Bike Safety Package Comes with Fixie Crackdown POSTED BY NATHANIEL HOFFMAN ON THU, MAR 4, 2010 AT 9:49 AM A package of four bills aimed at protecting cyclists is to get a first hearing today in the Senate Transportation Committee. The hallmark of the package is a "three feet to pass" law,
- [Aussie Investigators Deny Hit-And-Run](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/aussie-investigators-deny-hit-and-run/) - The Jerusalem Post: Aussie investigators deny hit-and-run By YAAKOV LAPPIN 04/03/2010 20:08 The driver of an Australian embassy vehicle carrying three Australian Federal Police officers - who arrived in Israel this week to investigate the use of Australian passports in the assassination of Hamas terrorist Mahmoud al-Mabhouh - has denied striking a cyclist and driving
- [Cyclist Protection Law Resurrected](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclist-protection-law-resurrected/) - Publicola: CYCLIST PROTECTION LAW RESURRECTED Posted by Erica C. Barnett on March 4, 2010 at 1:41 PM The vulnerable roadway users bill, which would have imposed extra penalties on drivers who kill or seriously injure vulnerable roadway users, such as cyclists, pedestrians, and wheelchair users, with a car, has been resurrected as an amendment to
- [Police: Drunken Bicyclist Caused Hwy Closure](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/police-drunken-bicyclist-caused-hwy-closure/) - KPTV Portland: Police: Drunken Bicyclist Caused Hwy Closure POSTED: 6:18 am PST March 4, 2010 UPDATED: 6:32 am PST March 4, 2010 ESTACADA, Ore. -- An investigation into what was initially a report Wednesday of an unconscious person laying on Highway 224 has led to a pending charge of bicycling under the influence, state police
- [Roanoke Bicyclist Killed In Botetourt Crash](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/roanoke-bicyclist-killed-in-botetourt-crash/) - Richmond-Times Dispatch: Roanoke bicyclist killed in Botetourt crash By STAFF REPORTS Published: March 4, 2010 A Roanoke man was killed Tuesday in Botetourt County when his bicycle went through a stop sign and was hit by a tractor-trailer. According to the Virginia State Police, Rueben Denard Williams, 27, died at the scene of the 4:45
- [Legislature Looking To Get Bicycles, Cars To Share The Road Safely](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/legislature-looking-to-get-bicycles-cars-to-share-the-road-safely/) - Magicvalley.com: Legislature looking to get bicycles, cars to share the road safely By Ben Botkin - Times-News writer | Posted: Friday, March 5, 2010 1:00 am BOISE — Four proposals aimed at helping motorists and bicyclists safely share the road are in the Legislature this session, following a year that brought bicyclist fatalities to Twin
- [Widow Of Former AD Files Suit](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/widow-of-former-ad-files-suit/) - The University Daily Kansan: Widow of former AD files suit By Aleese Kopf Friday, March 5, 2010 The widow of a former KU athletics director says the recent lawsuit filed against the City of Lawrence and Black Hills Energy is meant to hold responsible parties accountable and prevent further injuries or deaths from faulty roadways.
- [Cyclists A Law Unto Themselves](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclists-a-law-unto-themselves/) - The Courier Mail: Cyclists a law unto themselves By Paul Syvret February 09, 2010 12:00am LYCRA and sweaty middle-aged posteriors are not a great combination. It is quite an extraordinary aesthetic to watch a pair of well-rounded gluteal orbs raised a few centimetres above a bicycle seat, every pump of the leg muscles and bump in
- [Long-Range Bike Plans Move Forward In Fort Worth](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/long-range-bike-plans-move-forward-in-fort-worth/) - The Star-Telegram: Long-range bike plans move forward in Fort Worth Posted Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010 BY MIKE LEE mikelee@star-telegram.com FORT WORTH -- As a sea of bicyclists in red and yellow jerseys looked on, City Council members moved forward with a long-range plan this week to weave cyclists into the traffic pattern across Fort Worth.
- [Driver In Natick Bike Accident Faces Criminal Charge](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/driver-in-natick-bike-accident-faces-criminal-charge/) - The MetroWest Daily News: Driver in Natick bike accident faces criminal charge By Abby Jordan/Daily News staff MetroWest Daily News Posted Feb 11, 2010 @ 11:57 AM Last update Feb 11, 2010 @ 11:59 AM NATICK — A Bolton woman has been criminally charged with negligent driving after a Nov. 18 accident in South Natick
- [Blame Bikes? Bad Move](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/blame-bikes-bad-move/) - The Anchorage Press: Blame bikes? Bad move Published on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 5:19 PM AKST Guest opinion by Thomas Pease The Anchorage Police Department has proposed new language in the Municipal Traffic Department’s Title 9 traffic rewrite that would negatively impact bicyclists throughout Anchorage. Current code (sect. 9.38.020(c)) requires motorists to yield to bikers
- [Boosting Bikes](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/boosting-bikes/) - Pasadena Weekly: Boosting bikes Public asked to fill in the gaps in city’s bicycle plan By Jake Armstrong 02/18/2010 The public will get its say on Pasadena’s $1.7 million strategy to increase the miles of bike lanes coursing through the city when the Draft Bicycle Master Plan heads to the City Council at 6:30 p.m.
- [Smooth Bumpy Road For Bikes](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/smooth-bumpy-road-for-bikes/) - The Post and Courier: Smooth bumpy road for bikes Sunday, February 21, 2010 The latest assessment of bicycling in South Carolina isn't pretty. The state ranks second in the nation for hazards to bicyclists. It is 44th in the use of bicycles for commuting. And it is tied for dead last in spending on bike
- [Bicyclist Hit By Train In Fresno](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bicyclist-hit-by-train-in-fresno/) - KFSN Fresno: Bicyclist hit by train in Fresno Tuesday, February 23, 2010 FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A man riding a bicycle in Central Fresno was in critical condition Tuesday night after being hit by a train. It happened shortly after 11:30 Tuesday morning at Olive and Golden State. Witnesses told police -- they saw a
- [Bicycle Safety Focus Of New Bill](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bicycle-safety-focus-of-new-bill/) - The Sioux City Journal: Bicycle safety focus of new bill By Rod Boshart, Journal Des Moines bureau | Posted: Thursday, February 4, 2010 12:00 am | No Comments Posted DES MOINES – Bicycle enthusiasts have shifted gears and revamped legislation intended to improve safety for riders and others on Iowa roadways in hopes of getting a
- [Eugene McGee Tries To Stall SA District Court Hit-Run Trial For Third Time](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/eugene-mcgee-tries-to-stall-sa-district-court-hit-run-trial-for-third-time/) - Adelaide Now: Eugene McGee tries to stall SA District Court hit-run trial for third time JORDANNA SCHRIEVER, COURT REPORTER From: AdelaideNow February 04, 2010 12:04pm HIT-run lawyer Eugene McGee has fallen back on an almost 40-year-old English legal precedent - involving an Indian immigrant - to delay his conspiracy trial for a third time. McGee
- [$5 Million Payment Settles Lawsuit](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/5-million-payment-settles-lawsuit/) - The State: $5 million payment settles lawsuit Judge approves agreement in case that focuses attention on driving while using a cell phone By JOHN MONK - jmonk@thestate.com It may have been the most expensive cell phone call ever made in the history of South Carolina. An insurance carrier will pay nearly $5 million to settle
- [Cyclists Seen As Hazards](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclists-seen-as-hazards/) - The Mercury: Cyclists seen as hazards February 06, 2010 08:55am MORE than 60 per cent of Tasmanian drivers believe cyclists are a road hazard. A survey from insurer AAMI has found. And most Tasmanians believe riding a bicycle in traffic continues to be risky, despite the introduction of more cyclist-friendly traffic arrangements in major cities. Eight
- [DA Forms Case After Auburn Cyclist Hit By Car](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/da-forms-case-after-auburn-cyclist-hit-by-car/) - The News Courier: DA forms case after Auburn cyclist hit by car Associated Press AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn police say they know the driver who hit an avid bicyclist in August but the man hasn’t been charged because the victim is unable to speak and make his wishes known. Auburn police believe Andrew M.
- [Queensland Cyclists Cop Fines For Failing To Wear Helmets](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/queensland-cyclists-cop-fines-for-failing-to-wear-helmets/) - The Courier Mail: Queensland cyclists cop fines for failing to wear helmets By Robyn Ironside February 08, 2010 12:00am CYCLISTS are taking to the roads in their thousands minus potentially life-saving helmets. Although helmets have been compulsory for cyclists in Queensland since the early 1990s, police are issuing around 7500 fines a year to bare-headed
- [Bike Network To Cut Car Use](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bike-network-to-cut-car-use/) - The Manly Daily: Bike network to cut car use 09 FEB 10 @ 03:44AM BY BRENTON CHERRY WARRINGAH will become a haven for cyclists under a major bike plan soon to be available for public comment. The council’s draft bike plan 2010-2015 aims to reduce the number of cars on local roads by turning Warringah
- [Bicyclist Hit Last Week In Natick Dies](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bicyclist-hit-last-week-in-natick-dies/) - The MetroWest Daily: Bicyclist hit last week in Natick dies By Norman Miller/Daily News staff The MetroWest Daily News Posted Jan 24, 2010 @ 12:14 AM NATICK — A bicyclist struck by an SUV last Saturday has died, police said yesterday. Police learned at 5 p.m. Friday that the victim had died, police spokesman Lt. Brian
- [Senate Bill Targets Negligent Drivers](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/senate-bill-targets-negligent-drivers/) - The Seattle Times: Senate bill targets negligent drivers Lawmakers are considering tougher penalties for drivers whose negligence causes serious injury or kills pedestrians and bicyclists. By Lillian Tucker Seattle Times staff reporter OLYMPIA — Lawmakers are considering tougher penalties for drivers whose negligence causes serious injury or kills pedestrians and bicyclists. Currently, if a driver
- [Cyclist Loses Damages Action](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclist-loses-damages-action/) - Ireland On-Line News: Cyclist loses damages action 26/01/2010 - 17:40:36 A top young Irish cyclist who quit competitive racing following a collision with a French team’s service vehicle during an international event has lost his High Court action for damages. Today the President of the High Court Mr Justice Nicholas Kearns dismissed David Geary’s claim
- [DUI Charge Dropped Against Driver In Bicyclist’s Death](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/dui-charge-dropped-against-driver-in-bicyclists-death/) - Morris Daily Herald: DUI charge dropped against driver in bicyclist’s death By Jo Ann Hustis - jhustis@morrisdailyherald.com An April bench trial is set on a local motorist charged in the fatal bicycle incident in downtown Morris last November. Dale W. Smith, 36, of Jacqueline Street, in unincorporated Morris, will be tried for failure to reduce speed
- [Issue On The Agendas: Drivers On Their Phones](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/issue-on-the-agendas-drivers-on-their-phones/) - The State: Issue on the agendas: Drivers on their phones By JOHN MONK - jmonk@thestate.com The controversy over use of cell phones while driving is in the spotlight in Columbia today, in court and in the Legislature. At the Matthew Perry federal courthouse, a wrongful death trial for up to $55 million in insurance is
- [Man’s Medical Records Could End Question Of Who Hit Cyclist](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/mans-medical-records-could-end-question-of-who-hit-cyclist/) - The Corpus Christi Caller-Times: Man’s medical records could end question of who hit cyclist Man, now dead, may have struck cyclist By Elaine Marsilio Posted January 27, 2010 at 6:23 p.m. , updated January 28, 2010 at 6:04 a.m. CORPUS CHRISTI — The mystery of who hit and critically injured cyclist Barb Savell could come down
- [Bicyclist Struck On Elm Street](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bicyclist-struck-on-elm-street/) - The Lodi News-Sentinel: Bicyclist Struck On Elm Street Thursday, January 28, 2010 6:34 AM PST The driver of a silver Saturn clipped a bicyclist heading east on Elm Street before crashing into a telephone pole at the intersection of Elm Street and Ham Lane. According to Lodi Motor Officer Larry Vietz, witnesses said the driver
- [Bicycle, Vehicle Collision In Bellingham Reminds Drivers, Cyclists To Use Caution](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bicycle-vehicle-collision-in-bellingham-reminds-drivers-cyclists-to-use-caution/) - The Bellingham Herald: Bicycle, vehicle collision in Bellingham reminds drivers, cyclists to use caution HANNAH BOSTWICK - THE BELLINGHAM HERALD BELLINGHAM - A mid-day collision between a bicycle and car should remind cyclists and drivers to be aware of each other at all times, Bellingham Police spokesman Mark Young said. At about 2 p.m. Thursday,
- [Let's Move Quickly To Take The City Full Cycle](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/lets-move-quickly-to-take-the-city-full-cycle/) - The Herald Sun: Let’s move quickly to take the city full cycle Wendy Hargreaves From: Sunday Herald Sun January 31, 2010 12:00AM ’ANOTHER bike down," groaned the grumpy tram driver, pulling his human sardine can to a halt in Swanston St. He’s on the radio to base and doesn’t mind who hears him. "Idiots. These
- [Public Transport Commuters Snub Free Bike Parking Bays](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/public-transport-commuters-snub-free-bike-parking-bays/) - The Courier-Mail: Public transport commuters snub free bike parking bays Carly Hennessy January 31, 2010 12:00am SECURE bike shelters across Brisbane remain nearly empty despite $100 million being poured into improving bike ways and building facilities. Brisbane City Council has spent almost $500,000 on four lockable bike shelters at busways across the suburbs, but visits
- [House Committee Pumps The Brakes On Bike Bill](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/house-committee-pumps-the-brakes-on-bike-bill/) - Deseret News: House committee pumps the brakes on bike bill HB91 would’ve given cyclists the ability to legally run red lights and stop signs By Laura Hancock Deseret News Published: Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010 10:46 p.m. MST SALT LAKE CITY — A bill that would allow cyclists to ride through red lights after stopping and checking
- [Killed Rider Won't See Grandson](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/killed-rider-wont-see-grandson/) - Adelaide Now: Killed rider won’t see grandson January 08, 2010 10:00pm THE elderly cyclist killed near Coonalpyn on Monday was not a "stupid idiot" and he knew the danger of riding a bike on the Dukes Highway, his family says. Peter Kidd, 73, never saw his grandson, Marco Jr, four months old, because he was
- [Proposal To Protect Bicyclists From Motorists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/proposal-to-protect-bicyclists-from-motorists/) - KABC TV Los Angeles: Proposal to protect bicyclists from motorists Tuesday, January 12, 2010 Gene Gleeson LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- With the recession and sky-high transportation costs, more and more bicyclists are trying to share the road with motorists in Los Angeles, but often with bad results. L.A.-area bicyclists say they’ve had to put up with
- [Boise Council Puts Teeth In Bike Passing Law](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/boise-council-puts-teeth-in-bike-passing-law/) - Boise Weekly: Boise Council Puts Teeth in Bike Passing Law Three feet to pass, reckless biking and cyclist harassment laws get unanimous nod by Nathaniel Hoffman The Boise City Council Tuesday night passed three cycling-related ordinances including the state’s first 3-feet-to-pass law, which requires automobiles to yield adequate space to cyclists on the road. If there’s
- [Night: The Time For Bikes And Cars Alike To Shine A Light](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/night-the-time-for-bikes-and-cars-alike-to-shine-a-light/) - The Daily Emerald: Night: the time for bikes and cars alike to shine a light Bike lights represent a crucial, yet often ignored, way to diminish after-dark crashes By Jenn Hughes | News reporter Published: Friday, January 15, 2010 Updated: Friday, January 15, 2010 A durable rear bike light that shines a very visible red costs
- [Minneapolis Dishes Out $70K To Critical Mass Biker](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/minneapolis-dishes-out-70k-to-critical-mass-biker/) - The City Pages: Minneapolis dishes out $70K to Critical Mass biker By Robert Downs in Police, Protest News Mon., Jan. 18 2010 @ 12:20PM The City of Minneapolis agreed this week to cough up $70,000 to Minneapolis biker Gus Ganley after an amateur video shed light on an Aug. 31, 2007 Critical Mass rally in downtown
- [Suspect In Hit-And-Run Death Of Cyclist Is Freed On Bail](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/suspect-in-hit-and-run-death-of-cyclist-is-freed-on-bail/) - The Miami Herald: Suspect in hit-and-run death of cyclist is freed on bail As the suspect in the hit-and-run death of a bicyclist was freed on bail, Miami-Dade’s mayor vowed to probe why a faraway fire-rescue unit was called to the scene, causing a 15-minute delay. BY ANDRES VIGLUCCI AVIGLUCCI@MIAMIHERALD.COM Carlos Bertonatti, the budding Key Biscayne
- [Cyclist’s Death Raises Road-Safety Questions](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclists-death-raises-road-safety-questions/) - The Miami Herald: Cyclist’s death raises road-safety questions Miami-Dade commissioners Thursday discussed how to prevent accidents like the one that killed a bicyclist on the Rickenbacker Causeway. BY CHARLES RABIN CRABIN@MIAMIHERALD.COM Miami-Dade County commissioners spent over an hour Thursday searching for answers to last week’s death of a South Miami man who was struck by
- [Hit-And-Run Cyclist](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/hit-and-run-cyclist/) - The Manly Daily: Hit-and-run cyclist NEWS TRANSPORT & TRAFFIC 22 JAN 10 @ 03:52PM BY JESSE PHILLIPS DENISE Gunn wants cyclists to be made to register their bikes if they want to use public roads. She hit a rider yesterday who, she said, ran a red light and then fled the scene of the accident. Ms
- [Irish Cyclist Takes Action For Damages Over Crash](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/irish-cyclist-takes-action-for-damages-over-crash/) - The Irish Times: Irish cyclist takes action for damages over crash A TOP young Irish cyclist who quit competitive racing after suffering injuries when he collided with a French team’s service vehicle during an international race in Ireland has brought a High Court action for damages. David Geary (27), Ballyhobart, Youghal, Co Cork has sued
- [Judge Rules Against Logan Cyclist](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/judge-rules-against-logan-cyclist/) - The Herald Journal: Judge rules against Logan cyclist By Matthew K. Jensen Published: Thursday, December 3, 2009 2:35 AM CST A legal victory for Logan city Wednesday may cause bicyclists to rethink a common traffic maneuver. Curtis B. Adams was issued a citation Oct. 22 by the Logan City Police Department for improper passing on the right
- [Trial Due In Cyclists' Deaths](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/trial-due-in-cyclists-deaths/) - The Tulsa World: Trial due in cyclists’ deaths A woman is accused of driving drunk into a pack of bicyclists, killing two of them. By BILL BRAUN World Staff Writer Published: 12/4/2009 2:20 AM Last Modified: 12/4/2009 5:31 AM A man who survived a crash that claimed the lives of two other bicyclists testified Thursday that
- [Don't Get Your Chain In A Knot Just Yet](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/dont-get-your-chain-in-a-knot-just-yet/) - The Anchorage Press: Don’t get your chain in a knot just yet By Scott Christiansen Published on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 6:08 PM AKST City hall is working on new traffic laws for Anchorage. In guv’mint-ese, it’s called the “Title Nine rewrite” and one slice of the proposed code will likely ruffle feathers among bicycle
- [Juvenile Court Judge Orders Pavlis Bike Fatality Case Sealed](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/juvenile-court-judge-orders-pavlis-bike-fatality-case-sealed/) - The Idaho Statesman: Juvenile Court judge orders Pavlis bike fatality case sealed The public may never know the fate of a 16-year-old driver who police say killed a bicyclist last summer. BY PATRICK ORR - porr@idahostatesman.com Copyright: © 2009 Idaho Statesman Published: 12/29/09 A Boise boy has already made his first Juvenile Court appearance in the
- [Vancouver Woman Accused Of Car Wash Scam](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/vancouver-woman-accused-of-car-wash-scam/) - The Seattle Times: Vancouver woman accused of car wash scam An 18-year-old woman has been charged with theft, accused of organizing a car wash for her jailed boyfriend while saying the fundraiser was in honor of a man the boyfriend is accused of killing in a hit-and-run crash. The Associated Press VANCOUVER, Wash. — An
- [Rider In The Storm](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/rider-in-the-storm/) - Tulsa World: Rider in the storm Tulsa man cycles to work even in winter weather. By MATT GLEASON World Scene Writer Published: 1/2/2010 2:19 AM Last Modified: 1/2/2010 4:44 AM As Brian Potter furiously pedals down Sheridan Road amid the snow, slush and fast-moving cars, he figures that if it’s bad enough outside that he
- [Cycle-Haters Or Not, The Ride Must Go On](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cycle-haters-or-not-the-ride-must-go-on/) - The Orlando Sentinel: Cycle-Haters or not, the ride must go on COMMENTARY 10:27 p.m. EST, January 6, 2010 All cyclists are sickening narcissists in their pervy Lycra no-jocks playsuits. I live for the day I see one go under a semi. I’ll dance in their guts. Cycle-Hater You can kiss my skinny Lycra butt. — Mike
- [Bike Vigilantes: Victims Strike Back](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bike-vigilantes-victims-strike-back/) - SF Weekly: Bike vigilantes: Victims strike back By Lauren Smiley Published on November 16, 2009 at 3:27pm A couple of weekends ago, Malcolm McMahon was on his way to buy a steel U-lock for his bike when he stopped at the Mission Branch Library, chaining his bicycle to a streetlight with a flimsy cable. When he
- [Bicyclist Dies In Early Morning Crash](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bicyclist-dies-in-early-morning-crash/) - The Pinellas Park Beacon: Bicyclist dies in early morning crash Article published on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 PINELLAS PARK - A St. Petersburg man died from injuries suffered in an early Friday morning crash on Belcher Road in Pinellas Park. According to a police report, Stephen R. Caputo, 52, was riding his Schwinn 21-speed bicycle south
- [Owosso Man Arrested In Hit-and-run](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/owosso-man-arrested-in-hit-and-run/) - The Owosso Argus-Press: Owosso man arrested in hit-and-run By The Argus-Press Friday, November 20, 2009 10:03 AM EST OWOSSO - Police arrested a 44-year-old Owosso man after he allegedly struck a bicyclist with his vehicle and then fled the scene Sunday night. Witnesses contacted police with a description of the vehicle and license plate number and
- [Cyclist In Natick Dragging Alive, Condition Unknown](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclist-in-natick-dragging-alive-condition-unknown/) - The MetroWest Daily News: Cyclist in Natick dragging alive, condition unknown By Abby Jordan/Daily News staff The MetroWest Daily News Posted Nov 20, 2009 @ 12:27 AM NATICK — The 30-year-old man who was badly injured in South Natick Wednesday night when his bicycle was struck and dragged by a car is alive, though his condition
- [Cyclist Shares Story Of How Accident Changed His Life](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclist-shares-story-of-how-accident-changed-his-life/) - The Peoria Journal Star: Cyclist shares story of how accident changed his life LESLIE RENKEN/ JOURNAL STAR By STEVE DRISCOLL Posted Nov 21, 2009 @ 11:13 PM Last update Nov 22, 2009 @ 02:51 AM Editor’s note: Steve Driscoll, a 39-year-old cyclist from East Peoria, gives his first-person account of his accident and recovery. August 29,
- [Cyclists Hold Memorial Ride For Killed Colleague](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclists-hold-memorial-ride-for-killed-colleague/) - 3 News New Zealand: Cyclists hold memorial ride for killed colleague SAT, 21 NOV 2009 4:35P.M. By Rachel Morton Several hundred cyclists took to State Highway 1 north of Wellington today to spread the message about cycle safety. The bike ride was also a memorial for Waikanae teacher Frank van Kampen, who was knocked off his
- [Man Hit By Car In Natick Has Surgery](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/man-hit-by-car-in-natick-has-surgery/) - The MetroWest Daily News: Man hit by car in Natick has surgery By Abby Jordan/Daily News staff MetroWest Daily News Posted Nov 21, 2009 @ 12:14 AM NATICK — The 30-year-old man biking in South Natick Wednesday night when he was struck and dragged by a car underwent surgery yesterday morning at UMass Memorial Medical Center
- [Cut Injury Costs With Bike Paths](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cut-injury-costs-with-bike-paths/) - The Post and Courier: Cut injury costs with bike paths Monday, November 23, 2009 Almost every candidate in recent local elections talked about the need for municipalities to be more bicycle-friendly. They talked about biking as a way to save money, get exercise and show sensitivity to the environment. Now there is another compelling reason to
- [Linda Man Sentenced For Killing Bicyclist](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/linda-man-sentenced-for-killing-bicyclist/) - The Appeal-Democrat: Linda man sentenced for killing bicyclist Sister of victim calls 11-year sentence insufficient November 30, 2009 12:20:00 PM By Rob Young/Appeal-Democrat Andrew Louis Cornett seemed genuinely remorseful for killing a Linda woman on a bicycle while driving under the influence of drugs, a Yuba County Probation Department officer wrote in a report, "Unfortunately this
- [New Program To Educate Cyclists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/new-program-to-educate-cyclists/) - Collegiate Times: New program to educate cyclists Monday, November 30, 2009; 11:27 PM | 2 | ShareThis | Print by Kristen Dopieralski, news staff writer Virginia Tech has partnered with Yield to Life, a non-profit organization that aims to bridge communication between cyclists, motorists and pedestrians. The work with Yield to Life has launched an educational
- [Bolton Driver Cited In Natick Collision Where Bicyclist Was Drag](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bolton-driver-cited-in-natick-collision-where-bicyclist-was-drag/) - The MetroWest Daily News: Bolton driver cited in Natick collision where bicyclist was dragged under car By By Abby Jordan, DAILY NEWS STAFF GateHouse News Service Posted Dec 01, 2009 @ 04:29 PM Last update Dec 01, 2009 @ 04:53 PM NATICK — A 61-year-old Bolton woman has been cited by police on two driving violations
- [Man Faces Murder Charge In DUI Case Involving Death Of Bicyclist](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/man-faces-murder-charge-in-dui-case-involving-death-of-bicyclist/) - The Modesto Bee: Man faces murder charge in DUI case involving death of bicyclist Judge to decide if trial warranted By Merrill Balassone A commuter on his way home to Sonora saw the white sport utility vehicle swerve from lane to lane, kicking up dust from the unpaved shoulders off the country road east of Modesto.
- [Poll Shows 2-1 Support For Burrard Bike Lane](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/poll-shows-2-1-support-for-burrard-bike-lane/) - Metronews: Poll shows 2-1 support for Burrard bike lane ‘Politically bold’ trial a success, ‘good transportation’: Councillor Accident numbers Preliminary numbers by a University of B.C. researcher reported only one bicycle accident on the bridge during the trial, compared to three in the same period in 2008. JEFF HODSON METRO VANCOUVER November 02, 2009 5:50 a.m.
- [Cyclists V Motorists: It's War](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclists-v-motorists-its-war/) - The Wentworth Courier: Cyclists v motorists: it’s war NEWSTRANSPORT & TRAFFIC 04 NOV 09 @ 08:00AM BY MENIOS CONSTANTINOU It’s cyclists vs motorists on Sydney’s roads. Photo: PHIL ROGERS AS the battle for space on Sydney’s roads becomes increasingly hostile, the Lord Mayor, Clover Moore, has affirmed her support for cyclists with a plan to give
- [Motorist Cited In Bicycle Fatality](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/motorist-cited-in-bicycle-fatality/) - Southern Maryland Newspapers Online: Motorist cited in bicycle fatality Hollywood woman’s ticket charges negligent driving Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009 By JOHN WHARTON Staff writer See related stories Bicyclist killed; struck by car in Hollywood Hollywood bicyclist killed in crash Maryland State Police have issued a citation with a charge of negligent driving to a Hollywood
- [Our View: 3-foot Rule For Drivers Is A Good Safety Measure](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/our-view-3-foot-rule-for-drivers-is-a-good-safety-measure/) - Our View: 3-foot rule for drivers is a good safety measure - Idaho Statesman Published: 11/04/09 Drivers and cyclists must do a better job of sharing Boise’s streets. And city code should reflect this needed balance. While controversial, the language of a possible "3-feet-to-pass" ordinance is sound. The proposed wording would require passing drivers to
- [Boy Will Face Charges In Accident That Killed Cyclist Kevin Pavlis](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/boy-will-face-charges-in-accident-that-killed-cyclist-kevin-pavlis/) - The Idaho Statesman: Boy will face charges in accident that killed cyclist Kevin Pavlis Published: 11/07/09 The teen who hit Kevin Pavlis in June will be in juvenile court on Monday. The 16-year-old will be charged with vehicular manslaughter for his role in the Hill Road crash, but court proceedings will be closed unless a juvenile
- [Death Highlights Bike Safety](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/death-highlights-bike-safety/) - The Gainesville Sun: Death highlights bike safety By Cindy Swirko Staff writer Published: Friday, November 13, 2009 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 11:02 p.m. A Gainesville man was killed Wednesday night when he was hit on his bicycle by a motorist on North Main Street, but officers who routinely see bicyclists
- [Meridian Driver Accused Of Hit And Run After Police Say She Struck 13-Year-Old Cyclist](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/meridian-driver-accused-of-hit-and-run-after-police-say-she-struck-13-year-old-cyclist/) - The Idaho Statesman: Meridian driver accused of hit and run after police say she struck 13-year-old cyclist Police use a piece of the car that fell off during the crash to track down the Meridian woman they say is responsible. BY PATRICK ORR - porr@idahostatesman.com Copyright: © 2009 Idaho Statesman Published: 11/13/09 Kristin Ashley Thiel was
- [Hundreds Honor Slain Bicyclist With Ride](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/hundreds-honor-slain-bicyclist-with-ride/) - The Greensboro News & Record: Hundreds honor slain bicyclist with ride MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2009 (Updated 10:37 am) By TIFFANY S. JONES Staff Writer HIGH POINT — Unseasonably warm weather and clear skies provided near perfect conditions for the bicycle ride in memory of hit-and-run victim David Sherman. “We couldn’t have asked for a better day,”
- [Cyclist Dies In Collision](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclist-dies-in-collision/) - The Arizona Daily Sun: Cyclist dies in collision Joshua Pete, 23, of Flagstaff becomes entangled with a city truck making a right turn from Butler Avenue into the recycling center. Tuesday, November 17, 2009 A 23-year-old Flagstaff man riding a bicycle died Monday morning after he and a heavy, city-owned transport truck collided on Butler
- [L.A.-Area Biking Resources](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/la-area-biking-resources/) - The Los Angeles Times: L.A.-area biking resources RELATED How to minimize accidents between autos and bicycles Bicyclists should stay on the defensive to stay safe Bikes and cars: Can we share the road? November 2, 2009 Biking resources Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition Advocacy, resources and safety classes for cyclists in Los Angeles County. www.la-bike.org
- [Police To Enforce Bicycle Laws More Heavily To Increase Safety](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/police-to-enforce-bicycle-laws-more-heavily-to-increase-safety/) - The Bellingham Herald: Police to enforce bicycle laws more heavily to increase safety HANNAH BOSTWICK - THE BELLINGHAM HERALD BELLINGHAM - With the onset of worsening weather conditions and fewer hours of daylight, a new education and enforcement effort is under way to help bicyclists and cars better share the road. The Bellingham Police Department is
- [Driver's Suicide Called 'a Tragedy On Top Of A Tragedy'](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/drivers-suicide-called-a-tragedy-on-top-of-a-tragedy/) - The Des Moines Register: Driver’s suicide called ’a tragedy on top of a tragedy’ BY WILLIAM PETROSKI AND LEE ROOD • BPETROSKI@DMREG.COM • OCTOBER 31, 2009 Winterset, Ia. - An 80-year-old man who faced spending the last years of his life behind bars for the hit-and-run death of a bicyclist died Friday in an apparent suicide.
- [Bicycles, Cars Need To Share The Road](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bicycles-cars-need-to-share-the-road/) - The News & Record: Bicycles, cars need to share the road SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2009 By JASON HARDIN Staff Writer Related Links Article: Troopers seize damaged SUV (Oct. 27) Article: Motorist sought in death of cyclist (Oct. 26) A fatal hit-and-run last weekend on a rural road in northern Guilford County was a grim reminder that although
- [Driver Charged In Fatal Hit-and-run Of Bicyclist](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/driver-charged-in-fatal-hit-and-run-of-bicyclist/) - The Greensboro News & Record: Driver charged in fatal hit-and-run of bicyclist MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2009 By DIONI L. WISE Staff Writer Related Links Article: Troopers seize damaged SUV (Oct. 27) Article: Motorist sought in death of cyclist (Oct. 26) GREENSBORO – Police have charged an Eden woman in connection with the hit-and-run death of a bicyclist
- [Watertown Man, In Alleged Road Rage, Strikes Bicyclist Near Watertown Square](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/watertown-man-in-alleged-road-rage-strikes-bicyclist-near-watertown-square/) - Wicked Local Watertown: Watertown man, in alleged road rage, strikes bicyclist near Watertown Square Wicked Local Watertown Posted Nov 02, 2009 @ 04:47 PM Last update Nov 02, 2009 @ 05:12 PM WATERTOWN — A Watertown man was arrested and charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon after he struck a cyclist with his
- [On The Road For Better Education](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/on-the-road-for-better-education/) - Metro News: On the road for better education Urban Compass by April Lindgren METRO TORONTO October 30, 2009 5:39 a.m. I’ve finally started riding my bicycle to work. It doesn’t happen every day. I’m definitely a fair-weather cyclist. And I’m still nervous. But I am cycling and I am loving it. At least I love it
- [Boulder County Cyclist-Motorist Group Presents Ideas For Canyons](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/boulder-county-cyclist-motorist-group-presents-ideas-for-canyons/) - The Daily Camera: Boulder County cyclist-motorist group presents ideas for canyons New signs, clean shoulders and increased enforcement among recommendations By Laura Snider Camera Staff Writer Posted: 10/26/2009 08:04:28 PM MDT After several months of work, Boulder County’s new Cyclist-Motorist Working Group on Thursday will present its draft recommendations for increasing safety and decreasing tension on
- [Cyclists And Skaters May Get To Ride On Sidewalks](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclists-and-skaters-may-get-to-ride-on-sidewalks/) - WCIV: Cyclists and Skaters May Get to Ride on Sidewalks posted 10/27/09 8:25 pm If passed tonight, it will become legal for bicyclists and skateboarders to ride on some city sidewalks. Riding a fine line, the only sidewalks benefiting bikers from the change are at least 8 feet wide or adjacent to roads in which
- [Yes, You Can Get Arrested For Bicycling While Intoxicated](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/yes-you-can-get-arrested-for-bicycling-while-intoxicated/) - The Sacramento Bee: Yes, you can get arrested for bicycling while intoxicated By Tony Bizjak Published: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009 - 12:00 am | Page 3B Last Modified: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009 - 9:08 am The arrests Friday night of seven people for riding bikes while intoxicated is a reminder that under California law, bicycling under
- [Plea Deal For Linda Man Who Killed Bicyclist](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/plea-deal-for-linda-man-who-killed-bicyclist/) - The Appeal-Democrat: Plea deal for Linda man who killed bicyclist October 28, 2009 10:15:00 AM By Rob Young/Appeal-Democrat A Linda man who was allegedly under the influence of drugs when the stolen pickup he was driving struck and killed a Yuba County woman on a bicycle pleaded no contest Tuesday and is expected to go to
- [Officials Promise Justice For Cyclist Kevin Pavlis](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/officials-promise-justice-for-cyclist-kevin-pavlis/) - The Idaho Statesman: Officials promise justice for cyclist Kevin Pavlis But Ada County prosecutors say little information in Kevin Pavlis’ death may be released. BY PATRICK ORR - porr@idahostatesman.com Copyright: © 2009 Idaho Statesman Published: 10/30/09 Prosecutors say they still are working the case, even though they have not yet charged the 16-year-old boy who police
- [Laws May Change For Boise Cyclists, Drivers](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/laws-may-change-for-boise-cyclists-drivers/) - The Idaho Statesman: Laws may change for Boise cyclists, drivers A task force issued 24 recommendations to the City Council to make Boise streets safer. BY BETHANN STEWART - bstewart@idahostatesman.com Copyright: © 2009 Idaho Statesman Published: 10/30/09 In its final report, the Boise Cycling Safety Task Force laid the groundwork for increasing safety for cyclists and
- [Cyclists Face New Hazard Along Paths](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclists-face-new-hazard-along-paths/) - KOB.com: Cyclists face new hazard along paths Posted at: 10/16/2009 9:26 PM | Updated at: 10/16/2009 10:19 PM By: Antoinette Antonio, Eyewitness News 4; Charlie Pabst, KOB.com A warning for bicyclists in the Albuquerque metro area: Someone is setting up booby traps along bike paths. The most recent landed an Albuquerque man in the emergency room
- [City Strives To Make Roads Safer For Cyclists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/city-strives-to-make-roads-safer-for-cyclists/) - The Capital: City strives to make roads safer for cyclists After safety effort, police will warn night riders without lights By SHANTEE WOODARDS, Staff Writer Published 10/22/09 Bikers have rights on the road, too, and city officials will spend the rest of this month reminding motorists of that fact. This weekend, the city police and transportation
- [City Council Meeting Will Address Cyclist Harassment Amendment](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/city-council-meeting-will-address-cyclist-harassment-amendment/) - The Missourian: City Council meeting will address cyclist harassment amendment Friday, October 16, 2009 | 2:52 p.m. CDT BY MAGGIE SQUIRES COLUMBIA — An amendment that would add pedestrians and wheelchair users to an ordinance that protects bicyclists from harassment will be up for a vote by the Columbia City Council on Monday. The council in
- [Sheriff Files Charge Against Driver Whose Truck Hit Bicyclist](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/sheriff-files-charge-against-driver-whose-truck-hit-bicyclist/) - The Greeneville Sun: Sheriff Files Charge Against Driver Whose Truck Hit Bicyclist Published: 11:28 AM, 10/02/2009 Last updated: 11:33 AM, 10/02/2009 BY BILL JONES STAFF WRITER After an investigation of more than two months, the Greene County Sheriff’s Department has filed a misdemeanor criminal charge in connection with a July 14 traffic accident that seriously injured
- [Dispute Between Driver, Bicyclist Ends In Campbell County Court](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/dispute-between-driver-bicyclist-ends-in-campbell-county-court/) - The News & Advance: Dispute between driver, bicyclist ends in Campbell County court Campbell County Judge laments lack of civility on area roads By CHRIS DUMOND Published: October 15, 2009 RUSTBURG — A dispute between a bicyclist and a driver that started on a back road in Campbell County ended in circuit court Thursday with a
- [Bicyclist In Greenport Airlifted After Being Hit By Car](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bicyclist-in-greenport-airlifted-after-being-hit-by-car/) - Newsday.com: Bicyclist in Greenport airlifted after being hit by car October 12, 2009 By JOHN VALENTI john.valenti@newsday.com A 61-year-old man riding his bicycle in Greenport had to be airlifted to Stony Brook University Medical Center Sunday after being hit by a car being that ran a stop sign, police said. The condition of the bicyclist, identified
- [Driver won't be Charged in Collision that Killed Cyclist at Milwaukee and Emerald](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/driver-wont-be-charged-in-collision-that-killed-cyclist-at-milwaukee-and-emerald/) - The Idaho Statesman: Driver won’t be charged in collision that killed cyclist at Milwaukee and Emerald - Idaho Statesman Published: 09/30/09 Boise Police say they will not charge a driver involved in a fatal collision with a bicyclist on May 21. Police officials said Wednesday that toxicology tests on the 22-year-old driver showed no drugs or
- [Cycling Death Leaves Brother Frustrated Over Laws](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cycling-death-leaves-brother-frustrated-over-laws/) - The Sahuarita Sun: Cycling death leaves brother frustrated over laws By Dan Shearer, Green Valley News Published: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 9:10 PM MDT Burt Featherman misses his brother. That’s what it all comes down to for the 80-year-old Green Valley man who is meeting each day alone for the first time in his life. Featherman’s
- [Bicyclists Vs. Pedestrians: an Armistice](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bicyclists-vs-pedestrians-an-armistice/) - The New York Times, Op Ed: Bicyclists vs. Pedestrians: An Armistice By ROBERT SULLIVAN Published: September 26, 2009 ONE of the great battlefields in the war between bicyclists and pedestrians in New York City is the Brooklyn Bridge. Pedestrians think all bicyclists are out-of-control maniacs; bicyclists — the majority, anyway — are just trying to avoid
- [Canadian Politician Charged in Road Rage Death](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/canadian-politician-charged-in-road-rage-death/) - The New York Times: Canadian Politician Charged in Death By IAN AUSTEN Published: September 1, 2009 OTTAWA — As the high-profile attorney general for Ontario, Michael Bryant had championed severe and controversial traffic safety laws. On Tuesday, he was charged with criminal negligence causing death and with dangerous driving causing death in an unusually violent
- [Meridian Bicyclist Kevin Pavlis Dies From Injuries](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/meridian-bicyclist-kevin-pavlis-dies-from-injuries/) - The Idaho Statesman: Meridian Bicyclist Kevin Pavlis Dies From Injuries After Being Struck By SUV Members of the Boise biking community said Friday morning they are “rattled” and “devastated” over the death of local bicycling enthusiast Kevin Pavlis from injuries he sustained after being hit by a teenager driving an SUV on Hill Road the
- [Curing Car Vs. Cyclist Road Wars with a New Rule: "Just don't Steal the Right-of-way"](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/media/curing-car-vs-cyclist-road-wars-with-a-new-rule-just-dont-steal-the-right-of-way/) - This blog article featuring Bob Mionske has been reproduced here for our media archives. by A.K. Streeter, Portland, Oregon on 08.18.11 CARS & TRANSPORTATION (bikes) Though a world-class cycling city, Portland lacks a bike share system similar to those in other great cycling cities such as Minneapolis, Montreal, Paris, Barcelona. Though bike sharing is considered
- [Why We Say “Bicycle Accidents” Are Not Accidents](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/why-we-say-bicycle-accidents-are-not-accidents/) - “How often misused words generate misleading thoughts.” —Herbert Spencer New York, New York Sian Green had been excitedly anticipating her trip to New York City with one of her best friends, Keshia Warren. The two travelers from Leicester, England had arrived the night before, and were out enjoying their first day in the city. It
- [Jury Begins Deliberations In Teen Bicyclist's Death](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/jury-begins-deliberations-in-teen-bicyclists-death/) - The Orange County Register: Jury begins deliberations in teen bicyclist’s death In closing arguments, prosecution says Jeffrey Woods was driving like a "maniac’’ when he struck Danny Oates; defense argues Woods was having a seizure. BY ANNIE BURRIS THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER SANTA ANA - A jury began deliberations Thursday in the trial of a man
- [Cycling Injuries Soar In Cairns](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cycling-injuries-soar-in-cairns/) - The Cairns Post: Cycling injuries soar in Cairns Nick Dalton Thursday, December 17, 2009 © The Cairns Post DRUNK and risk-taking male cyclists dominate the number of cycling injuries treated by Cairns Base Hospital’s emergency department each year. More than 200 cyclists are treated at the department each year with men and youths figuring highly.
- [Legally Speaking: Ellen’s Law](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-ellens-law/) - Pro rider Ellen Watters died tragically last December, but her legacy may be safer cycling for Canadians with 1-meter to pass laws. “If I had to die for the roads to be safer for other cyclists, then I would be OK with that.” -Ellen Watters We all know what can happen out on the road,
- [Legally Speaking: Blinded By The Light](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-blinded-by-the-light/) - The glare caused by a setting or rising sun can blind you or drivers on the road. Here's what you should know about this hazard. Roadies are used to hardship; it comes with the territory. We ride countless base miles, grueling workouts, before sunrise and after sunset and all hours in between — often in
- [Legally Speaking: Why we need ‘Stop As Yield’](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-why-we-need-stop-as-yield/) - States are coming around to a sensible change to traffic laws, which would allow cyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs — and that's a good thing. In the hierarchy of cyclists who are highly competent in traffic, roadies are right up at the top of my list. And this makes sense for obvious reasons:
- [L.A. Streetsblog: The Vicious Cycle of Anti-Cyclist Bias](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/media/l-a-streetsblog-the-vicious-cycle-of-anti-cyclist-bias/) - This news article featuring Bob Mionske has been reproduced here for our media archives. To access the original article, follow the link. L.A. Streetsblog: The Vicious Cycle of Anti-Cyclist Bias by Damien Newton on March 5, 2008 From the National Bike Summit: At a panel on cyclist's rights, Bob Mionske, a Portland, Oregon attorney and founder
- [A View From The Windshield](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/a-view-from-the-windshield/) - A few days ago, the following news item appeared in the American-Statesman: Driver critical after collision Saturday with truck in Lakeway By Philip Jankowski American-Statesman Staff A driver remains in critical condition after he collided over the weekend with a semi-truck in Lakeway, police said Tuesday. Lakeway officials have not released the driver’s name. The
- [Blood in the Streets of New York City](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/blood-in-the-streets-of-new-york-city/) - Devra Freelander, a Brooklyn-based sculptor, slowly rolled her bike a few feet into an East Williamsburg intersection. Freelander, an Oberlin graduate who had moved to Brooklyn after graduating with a Master’s degree from the Rhode Island School of Design, had been making a name for herself with her modern sculptures; her work had been exhibited
- [Two Fatal Bicycle "Accidents" In San Jose, California This July](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/two-fatal-bicycle-accidents-in-san-jose-california-this-july/) - Eight years ago, I was standing at a street corner in Portland, Oregon, waiting for the crosswalk light to change so I could cross the street and get some coffee. I knew from experience that it was dangerous to assume that drivers will be careful at the crosswalk, so when the light changed, I didn’t
- [The Truth about Bicycle “Accidents,” Crashes, and Collisions](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/the-truth-about-bicycle-accidents-crashes-and-collisions/) - Now I’ve done it. Last week, I wrote about two fatal collisions in San Jose, California this July. Only instead of saying “fatal collisions,” I used the words “Two Fatal Bicycle Accidents In San Jose, California This July.” And some people let me know about it. So I think this is a great opportunity to
- [Origins Of Idaho's "Stop As Yield" Law](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/origins-of-idahos-stop-as-yield-law/) - The year was 1982. Argentina and the United Kingdom went to war over some South Atlantic islands with a combined population of some 3000 Britons and half a million sheep. The Commodore 64 was the big news in personal computers. New Order was in the studio recording what would become the biggest selling 12” of
- [Deadly Distractions, Part 2](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/deadly-distractions-part-2/) - Andrew Wood, a Deputy with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, was returning from a call to investigate a fire at Calabasas High School when an email came in on his Mobile Digital Computer. Wood began typing out his reply to the email, confirming that he had investigated the fire and was already returning from
- [FAQ: Oregon’s New Stop as Yield Law](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/faq-oregons-new-stop-as-yield-law/) - Stop as Yield. It was the legislative Holy Grail for Oregon cyclists. Idaho had pioneered the Stop As Yield concept—allowing cyclists to treat a stop sign as if it’s a yield sign—in 1982, and for decades, Idaho remained the only state where Stop as Yield was legal for cyclists, despite the actual practice being widespread,
- [6! <s>Five</s> Improvements We Can Make to California’s Bicycle Laws](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/6-five-improvements-we-can-make-to-californias-bicycle-laws/) - 1: Strengthen California’s Safe Passing Law With a brand-new year stretching out before us, full of promise and hope, it’s a natural time to think not just of what the year will bring to us, but of what we will bring to the year. With that in mind, here is the first of 6! five
- [Legally Speaking with Bob Mionske: Have bikes been treated as ‘essential’ during the pandemic?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-with-bob-mionske-have-bikes-been-treated-as-essential-during-the-pandemic/) - 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. Few people realized it when the year began, but a deadly new virus that emerged in Wuhan, China in November 2019 was about to explode
- [The Bicycle Coalition Of Greater Philadelphia Boasts Increase In Cyclists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/the-bicycle-coalition-of-greater-philadelphia-boasts-increase-in-cyclists/) - Weekly Press: The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia boasts increase in cyclists Weekly Press • Wed, May 18, 2011 By Nicole Contosta Staff Reporter Even though we’re the city where our nation’s forefathers signed the Declaration of Independence, Philadelphia’s accomplishments sometimes lag behind other major cities. But not when it comes to its bicyclists. According
- [Legally Speaking – with Bob Mionske: Them there’s fightin’ words, boy](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-with-bob-mionske-them-theres-fightin-words-boy/) - Dear Readers, In Deliverance of the bird man, a reader wrote in to ask about an incident in which his group ride was buzzed, and in response, the ride leader flipped the offending driver “the bird.” As you may recall, this immediately led to an altercation between the “bird man” and the “enraged and rather large
- [Legally Speaking: Can’t Keep a Good Idea Down](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-cant-keep-a-good-idea-down/) - If you come to an empty intersection while riding, no vehicles or pedestrians in sight, do you make a complete stop and do a track stand for the audience of passing birds? Slow to a crawl and then stand up to accelerate? Or do you ease up, make sure the intersection is clear, and then roll?
- [Legally Speaking: Why ‘3 feet to pass’ laws must be enforced](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-why-3-feet-to-pass-laws-must-be-enforced/) - Laws requiring drivers to give adequate space to cyclists are a step in the right direction, but law-enforcement efforts have room to improve. Whether heading out for a training ride, commute, or leisurely spin, we put on our helmets and roll out into traffic. It seems as though nothing can spoil our inner sense of
- [Legally Speaking with Bob Mionske: Group ride etiquette](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-with-bob-mionske-group-ride-etiquette/) - A new year is underway and so is a new season of bike racing. For most of us, racing is still a ways away, but group rides are already heating up. For some of us, that can present a problem. Group rides mean different things to different riders. Seasoned racers will be getting in base miles
- [Legally Speaking: The ‘punishment pass’ and close calls](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-the-punishment-pass-and-close-calls/) - “I was riding one day, and police were out in the town of Hygiene, Colorado ticketing cyclists that didn’t come to a complete stop at an intersection. They ticketed some cyclists that came to a stop, but didn’t put their foot down. I didn’t get a ticket and was enjoying my ride. About three miles
- [Legally Speaking with Bob Mionske returns](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-with-bob-mionske-returns/) - Olympic cyclist and lawyer Bob Mionske is reviving his VeloNews column to answer questions about cycling and the law Editor’s note: We are pleased to reintroduce “Legally Speaking,” a column penned by lawyer Bob Mionske. Have a question about the law and how it relates to cyclists? Email him, and it may be answered in this column.
- [Legally Speaking with Bob Mionske: Riding with video cameras](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-with-bob-mionske-riding-with-video-cameras/) - Video camera footage can be used in legal cases but cyclists need to keep their tempers in check, writes Bob Mionske Editor’s note: We are pleased to reintroduce “Legally Speaking,” a column penned by lawyer Bob Mionske. Have a question about the law and how it relates to cyclists? Email him, and it may be answered
- [Legally Speaking with Bob Mionske: Do cyclists pay their fair share?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-with-bob-mionske-do-cyclists-pay-their-fair-share/) - Bob Mionske addresses the myth that cyclists don't pay their fair share to build and maintain roads, compared to motorists Cyclists need to start paying their share for using the roads!” This is a common refrain from bike haters — but guess what? We already do pay our share, and then some … More on
- [Legally Speaking with Bob Mionske: Autumn lights](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-with-bob-mionske-autumn-lights/) - Bob Mionske explains why lights are an important accessory to bring on fall rides for safety and to shield yourself from liability. Another summer has come and gone, and another fall has arrived. With season barely over, roadies are still summer-fit and still getting long rides in after work. But although the weather is warm, days
- [Legally Speaking: On Vulnerable Road User laws](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-on-vulnerable-road-user-laws/) - Cyclists in Louisiana won’t be receiving legal protection as “Vulnerable Road Users” (VRU) anytime soon, after a vulnerable user bill was shot down in the Louisiana legislature last week. Headlining the opposition to the bill? State Rep. Kenny Havard, tireless crusader for keeping Louisiana’s strippers young and thin. In the wake of the bill’s defeat,
- [Legally Speaking: When the cop gets it wrong](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-when-the-cop-gets-it-wrong/) - Jason, a 41-year-old husband and father of two young boys, was riding lead. His father-in-law and two friends were behind. As they approached a T-intersection, Jason signaled and began to make the left turn. That’s the moment a Toyota Tacoma slammed into Jason from behind, launching him into the air. Fortunately, while Jason was injured,
- [Legally Speaking: Avoid these five risky maneuvers](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-avoid-these-five-risky-maneuvers/) - Bob Mionske outlines some of the situations that can get cyclists in trouble, both medically and legally. In my experience, roadies, especially, those with race experience, have a unique style. It makes sense. If you can ride around wet corners shoulder to shoulder with other riders who might be trying to knock you out of the
- [Legally Speaking With Bob Mionske: Autumn is Here, Winter is Coming](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-with-bob-mionske-autumn-is-here-winter-is-coming/) - 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 and stay legal. With Halloween already behind us, we’ve passed the mid-point between Autumn and Winter. Days are continuing to grow shorter, while nights are growing longer,
- [Legally Speaking: Brought to justice](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-brought-to-justice/) - When you are harassed by a dangerous driver, you can take action. Here's how one cyclist did just that. “How about I get out and f—k you up in front of your kid?” The road-raging driver had just endangered the life of the cyclist and his toddler, and now he was spoiling for a fight.
- [Legally Speaking: One key insurance tip for cyclists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-one-key-insurance-tip-for-cyclists/) - If you're hit by an uninsured or underinsured motorist, you'll be on the hook for your bills. Here's how you can protect yourself. You’re out on your favorite training route. It’s a beautiful day, and you’ve had a great ride so far. You’re nearing your favorite refueling spot when the unthinkable happens — a driver
- [Legally Speaking: Can Strava get you in trouble with the law?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-can-strava-get-you-in-trouble-with-the-law/) - Roadie: “A cop on my group ride heard me bragging about hitting 56mph on a descent where the speed limit was 40mph. He jokingly said he would go to my Strava account and issue me a ticket. But could he issue a ticket this way? And, can my Strava be used in other ways, say after a
- [Legally Speaking: Group ride liability, part 1](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-group-ride-liability-part-1/) - What happens if one of the cyclists hits a pedestrian or a car or takes down a paceline on a group ride? Bike clubs have long organized of all sorts of group rides for club members as well as the public. These rides provide a great introduction to the world of cycling. Because they attract an array
- [Legally Speaking: Group ride liability, part 2](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-group-ride-liability-part-2/) - Legal expert Bob Mionske explains a few key steps organized group rides should take to worry less about liability and focus on the ride. No one wants to talk about the legal consequences of what is supposed to be a fun and carefree sport. However, I already broke that rule when I started a discussion
- [Legally Speaking with Bob Mionske: Vulnerable user laws](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-with-bob-mionske-vulnerable-user-laws/) - Question: What are the consequences for a driver who is paying more attention to the dial of their stereo, their coffee, a passenger, or their cell phone than they are to the roadway upon which they are traveling in their motor vehicle, if they hit and kill or seriously injure a cyclist? Answer: Not much.
- [Oregon Cyclist Killed In Hit And Run Crash](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/oregon-cyclist-killed-in-hit-and-run-crash/) - Driver Was Reading Text Message When He Drifted Onto Shoulder and Hit Cyclist By Bob Mionske Sep 02, 2014 A driver who killed a cyclist near Rainier, Oregon has been arrested and booked into the Columbia County Jail on charges of First Degree Manslaughter, Felony Hit and Run, and a misdemeanor out of Washington County
- [The Bike Law Interview: Ann Groninger, Bike Law North Carolina: On Raising The Next Generation](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/the-bike-law-interview-ann-groninger-bike-law-north-carolina-on-raising-the-next-generation/) - The Bike Law Interview: Ann Groninger, Bike Law North Carolina: Raising The Next Generation of Cyclists By Bob Mionske I recently had the opportunity to talk with North Carolina bicycle accident lawyer Ann Groninger. Ann had recently written a well-received article about being buzzed on a morning ride. Or I should say, it was well-received by
- [Bicycle Accident Lawyer Jason Crawford Returns To Vancouver, And Likes What He Sees.](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/bicycle-accident-lawyer-jason-crawford-returns-to-vancouver-and-likes-what-he-sees/) - Denver Bike Lawyer reports on Bike Planning in Vancouver By Jason Crawford Recently, I (Bike Law Jason) visited Vancouver after a gap of several years. Having lived around Vancouver many years ago, I have spent an extensive amount of time in the city and been able to go everywhere I needed, or wanted, to travel
- [The Truth Emerges](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/the-truth-emerges/) - It was a summer evening, the last night of August nearly four years ago,when two worlds violently collided on Toronto’s posh Bloor Street. In the aftermath, a cyclist lay dead, and the driver he clashed with stood accused of criminal charges in that death. But let’s get real. Motorists rarely face serious charges when cyclists
- [Is BUI like DUI](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/is-bui-like-dui/) - By Rick Bernardi, J.D. Should bicycling under the influence (dubbed “BUI” by Bob Mionske) be legal? Should it be illegal? And if it is illegal, what is the proper penalty? These are questions that many jurisdictions have attempted to address. A few days ago, we received an email about a policy change in the Denver
- [Unbelievable. Inexcusable. And Unacceptable.](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/unbelievable-inexcusable-and-unacceptable/) - Three years ago, a popular and well-known member of Chattanooga’s cycling community was buzzed by a driver who claims he never saw the cyclist, even though the cyclist was, according to friends, “lit up like a Christmas tree,” and was riding with “an obnoxiously bright blinking red light on the back of his bike when
- [An Unprosecuted Murder In Lebanon, Pennsylvania](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/an-unprosecuted-murder-in-lebanon-pennsylvania/) - This blog post by Joseph Wade was re-posted here to preserve and archive this blog post. Originally posted on July 2, 2010 - artspace629 An Unprosecuted Murder in Lebanon, Pennsylvania Non-fiction A Review of the Case Concerning the Murder of Autumn Grohowski by A Drunk Driver in Lebanon County By Joseph Wade She was a
- [Blaming The Victim](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/blaming-the-victim/) - Picture this: A pedestrian is standing on the curb, waiting for the light to change. The light changes, and the pedestrian steps out into the crosswalk and begins crossing the street. Before the pedestrian can reach he other side, a motorist runs the red light and hits the pedestrian. The pedestrian survives, but has sustained
- [Sending The Wrong Message](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/sending-the-wrong-message/) - Three feet to pass. Increasingly, it’s becoming the standard for the minimum distance at which motorists should pass cyclists—and increasingly, it’s becoming the law. When a state passes a “3 foot law,” the existing legal requirement to pass at a “safe passing distance” is changed to a requirement to pass at a “minimum safe passing
- [Road Rights - Catch A Thief](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-catch-a-thief/) - Recovering your own stolen bike is legal—but be careful By Bob Mionske It was a classic sting operation—and when it was posted on YouTube, Jake Gillum’s bike-recovery videowent viral. The cyclist from Portland, Oregon, had spotted his stolen bike in a Craigslist ad. He arranged a meeting with the seller, then drove to the agreed-upon
- [Road Rights - The No-Contact Crash](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-the-no-contact-crash/) - What to do if you’re forced to evade a careless or aggressive driver By Bob Mionske A reader recently asked an interesting question. If a car causes a cyclist to crash, but doesn’t actually collide with the rider, is the driver still at fault? In a recent incident, a husband-and-wife tandem team ran into an
- [Road Rights - Ticket Talk, Part 1](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-ticket-talk-part-1/) - Although traffic citations are not a part of my law practice, I’d like to explain some of the issues that face cyclists who have received traffic tickets. Let’s start where your encounter with the legal system begins, at the traffic stop. Here are three important things to know. Yes, You Have to Stop Whether you
- [Road Rights - Avoid The Door Zone](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-avoid-the-door-zone/) - How to ride safely—and legally—around parked cars By Bob Mionske One of the most common types of car-bike collisions occurs when a stopped motorist suddenly opens a door into the path of an approaching rider. Each year hundreds of cyclists are injured or killed in such crashes. The best way to prevent this is to
- [Road Rights - Ticket Talk, Part 2](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-ticket-talk-part-2/) - So you just got a ticket while riding your bike. Now what do you do? Should you fight the ticket? Or should you just pay it and move on? The answer to that depends on a number of factors. Were you caught breaking a traffic law? Did you break the law, but feel that there
- [Road Rights - Ticket Talk, Part 3](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-ticket-talk-part-3/) - In Part 1 and Part 2 of this series, I discussed some issues to think about if you get a traffic ticket while riding your bike. Now let’s talk about your best course of action. If you decide not to fight your ticket, you have nothing more to do except pay the fine. However, you
- [Road Rights - Help From Our Friends](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-help-from-our-friends/) - How to talk bike safety with those who don’t ride (yet) By Bob Mionske Have I ever mentioned my Uncle Leo? He doesn’t ride, and he writes me off as one of those weirdos in spandex. We all have someone like this in our lives, a nonriding friend or relative who doesn’t understand or even
- [Road Rights - A Big Fish That Got Away](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-a-big-fish-that-got-away/) - Katelin Richardson had just graduated from Springfield College in Massachusetts, and was staying to pursue a doctorate in physical therapy. But first, Kate, an athletic young woman who played soccer in high school and college, was spending the summer of 2011 guiding rafting trips on Tennessee’s Little Pigeon River. On the evening of July 12,
- [Road Rights - Class Dismissed](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-class-dismissed/) - If you get a ticket while riding, here’s how to wipe your record clean By: Bob Mionske Whether you’re in a car or on a bike, the flash of police lights behind you is never a good sign. A traffic ticket—yes, it’s possible to get one while cycling—can cost several hundred dollars or more, and
- [Road Rights - Be A Fearless Leader](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-be-a-fearless-leader/) - You may be taking legal responsibility when you organize a group ride. Here’s what you need to know. By Bob Mionske In the eyes of the law, there’s a difference between participating in a sport and riding your bike to work, to school, or going on a solo ride. The act of joining a group
- [Road Rights - Power To The People](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-power-to-the-people/) - What you need to know about e-bikes and the law By Bob Mionske For cyclists who ride for fitness, electric-assist ­bicycles, or e-bikes, may seem to miss the point. But when it comes to pedaling for transportation, more people might decide to get around on two wheels if they had access to one of these
- [Road Rights - Jerry Brown Doubles Down](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-jerry-brown-doubles-down/) - The last weekend in September was ushered in by warm and sunny autumn weather in California—and across the state, cyclists were out in force. In San Francisco, 5,000 cyclists from around the world gathered to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Critical Mass, a monthly ride that began in San Francisco but has since spread around
- [Road Rights - Recruiting Season](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-recruiting-season/) - More people on bikes make the streets safer and help us assert our right to the road. Here’s how to entice others to join the pack. Being an ambassador for cycling goes beyond obeying traffic laws and lobbying elected officials—it also means sharing the joy of two wheels with others. But one stumbling block for
- [Road Rights - The San Francisco Cyclist-Pedestrian Case, Part 2](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-the-san-francisco-cyclist-pedestrian-case-part-2/) - I’ve received many questions about the legal technicalities relating to the cyclist-pedestrian case described in last week’s Road Rights column. Here are some answers to the most commonly asked inquiries. Q: What is the cyclist being charged with? A: Felony vehicular manslaughter. Q: This is the second bike-on-pedestrian fatality in San Francisco over the past
- [Road Rights - Bike-On-Bike Collisions](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-bike-on-bike-collisions/) - More bikes on the road means safer roads, as drivers learn to keep their speeds legal and to drive more carefully. But before the roads get safer, there’s a learning curve where drivers adjust their habits and take cyclists into account. But how does the increasing number of bikes on the road affect other cyclists,
- [Road Rights- No More Bullying](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-no-more-bullying/) - A new type of anti-harassment law holds aggressive drivers accountable for their behavior By Bob Mionske Although the roads belong to everybody, some motorists don’t see it that way. Maybe you’ve had a run-in with a driver who threw something at you or even tried to force you off the road. Such acts are illegal,
- [Road Rights - Bicycling Under Attack In Congress](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-bicycling-under-attack-in-congress/) - It was like waiting for the other shoe to drop—and when it did drop, it was even worse than expected. “It” is the new House Transportation bill, and it is a disaster for cycling, reversing decades of bicycle-friendly transportation policy. A bit of background: In the 2006 election, the Democrats regained control of the House
- [Road Rights - Bike Lights: When Do You Need Them?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-bike-lights-when-do-you-need-them/) - As dedicated cyclists have long known, cycling is not just a fair-weather activity. Day or night, rain or shine, cyclists ride. Now that winter has arrived, you may find yourself spending at least some time biking in the dark. That means you’re going to have to run cycling lights and reflectors. Usually, we think of
- [Road Rights - In War Over Parking, Cyclists Look To Lock Bikes](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-in-war-over-parking-cyclists-look-to-lock-bikes/) - In 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, when there’s no rack at your destination, riding suddenly becomes a less practical means of getting around. After all, cyclists are often
- [Aggressive And Unsafe Drivers Vs. Cyclists, Round Two](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/aggressive-and-unsafe-drivers-vs-cyclists-round-two/) - Last year, California nearly joined the growing ranks of states that are enacting 3-foot passing laws. The California Legislature did its part, passing a law and sending it to the Governor’s desk. But Governor Brown shocked California cycling advocates when he vetoed the legislation. As if the veto wasn’t shocking enough—placing him "squarely in Governor
- [Road Rights - Moving Targets: Cyclists And Pedestrians](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-moving-targets-cyclists-and-pedestrians/) - Your 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 you’re pedaling near people on foot—who move less predictably than drivers—the rules depend on the route you’re riding. Here’s how to deal with some common scenarios.
- [Road Rights: Put A Lid On It](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-put-a-lid-on-it/) - Why 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). But you could still face legal consequences if you fail to strap one on. Consider this scenario: A negligent driver hits you, and you
- [Road Rights - How To Keep Your Group Rides Legal](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-how-to-keep-your-group-rides-legal/) - Etiquette 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 packs for many reasons—camaraderie, training, to hide from the wind. But packs of cyclists sometimes irritate other road users, to the point
- [Road Rights - Set The Record Straight](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-set-the-record-straight/) - No 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 knocks you off your bike. A few days later, you order the police report (usually about $10) and find mistakes in the account. Maybe
- [Road Rights - Signing Your Life Away?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-signing-your-life-away/) - Legal 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 probably signed a release—a document that protects the event organizer from liability for negligence if you are injured or killed, or if your bike is damaged.
- [Road Rights - The Bikelash Continues](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-the-bikelash-continues/) - IMAGINE 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 safety. And in a large American city, there’s more than enough to keep you and your police force busy. So where do you focus your efforts? Do you focus so
- [Road Rights - Identity Crisis](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-identity-crisis/) - There’s no such thing as a cycling license–but you should carry ID on rides. Here’s why. By Bob Mionske Here’s a conundrum: if you don’t need a license to ride a bike, do you need to be able to show ID when a police officer asks for it? In most states, the answer is no.
- [Road Rights - Take A Pass](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-take-a-pass/) - By 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 mythical open road. Around town, we regularly demonstrate that cyclists are capable of keeping up with cars and often able to easily pass a congested
- [Road Rights - Hit-And-Run In Vail, Colorado Incites Outrage](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-hit-and-run-in-vail-colorado-incites-outrage/) - By Bob Mionske The first email alerting me to the news arrived at 9:00 on Friday morning. And then the next e-mail arrived. And the next. And the next. By Monday morning, the New York Times was calling to get my perspective. The story, in case you’ve been training on rollers in a cave somewhere,
- [Road Rights - Driver Sues Family Of Deceased Cyclist](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-driver-sues-family-of-deceased-cyclist/) - By Bob Mionske Matthew Kenney, 14, was an honors student, and a popular athlete who was active in several sports. David Weaving, 48, had five drunken driving convictions on his record, four of them in a 31-month period between 1996 and 1999. On April 27, 2007, Weaving was speeding down Route 69 in Prospect, Connecticut;
- [Road Rights - The Messages We Send](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-the-messages-we-send/) - If you ride near pedestrians, you may be doing the rest of us a disservice. By Bob Mionske I was returning from a ride, but one of my main routes home was closed for bridge repairs, so I had to use another bridge to cross the river (with eleven bridges connecting the city across the
- [Road Rights - Adding Bicycle Infrastructure Creates More Riders](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-adding-bicycle-infrastructure-creates-more-riders/) - By Bob Mionske “I was riding in Chinatown the other morning,” my law clerk explained. “It was a one-way street, two lanes, cars parked at the left and right curbs. They were narrow lanes, and the door zone extended almost to the center of each lane. There just wasn’t enough room for a car and
- [Road Rights - Airlines And Bikes](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-airlines-and-bikes/) - By Bob Mionske From time to time I get requests from cyclists who have reached the point of exasperation with an airline. The problem? An airline has accepted a passenger’s bike for transport, and through careless handling, has destroyed the bike, and now the airline is refusing to accept liability for the damage. From the
- [Road Rights - Two By Two](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-two-by-two/) - How and when to ride side by side, legally By Bob Mionske For many cyclists, riding with others, whether on an outing with a friend or an organized ride, is one of the fundamental pleasures of our sport. But if legally bikes are vehicles, like cars, the question arises: Is side-by-side riding legal? The laws
- [Road Rights - When A Bigger Brother Is Better](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-when-a-bigger-brother-is-better/) - State and Federal laws often have the cyclist’s back—especially when local laws don’t. By Bob Mionske Most cyclists, it seems, know more about traffic laws, and about their right to the road, than does the motoring public. And sometimes cyclists are better informed on the law, and their rights, than the officers who enforce the
- [Road Rights - Doggone It!](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-doggone-it/) - When chased, crashed or bitten by a charging canine, here’s where you stand By Bob Mionske EVERY CYCLIST HAS HAD A PIECE OF A DOG’S MIND AT ONE time or another. To a dog, you may be fleeing prey or a trespasser; in either case, the canine will often give chase. In a flat-out race,
- [Welcome Bob Mionske To The Bike Law Team!](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/announcements/welcome-bob-mionske-to-the-bike-law-team/) - Welcome Bob Mionske to the Bike Law team! We (Ann and Peter) are thrilled to welcome Bob Mionske to the Bike Law Team. Bob is a guru on bike law. If you don’t already know, Bob is a Portland, OR attorney and cycling advocate who handles bicycle accidents and stands up for cyclists’ rights across
- [Legally Speaking - Stop As Yield](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-stop-as-yield/) - Ask any motorist what irritates them most about cyclists, and you’re likely to get an earful about cyclists who behave as if stop signs and red lights don’t apply to them. It’s a sore point in relations between motorists and cyclists, and is the single most cited contributor to the negative stereotype that cyclists are
- [Legally Speaking - The Real Daily Distraction](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-the-real-daily-distraction/) - A few weeks ago (see Can’t we do better?), I posed the question “What do you think can be done about cyclist safety?” in response to a question from C.S., who asked We as a club are going to do more .We want Ed (Farrar)'s accident and situation to help change not only cycling in
- [Legally Speaking - Yet Another Collision](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-yet-another-collision/) - Dr. Ed Farrar Last week, I wrote “we all feel the pain when one of our own is injured.” As I wrote those words, one of our own, Dr. Ed Farrar, lay in critical condition at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee, Washington, the victim of a head-on collision with an automobile. Dr. Farrar is well-known
- [Legally Speaking - When Justice Fails](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-when-justice-fails/) - Nineteen-year-old Autumn Grohowski was on her cell phone with her dad, just letting him know she would be home soon. It was June, a summer night in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, and Autumn was approaching the trail she would take home. She was on her bike, and mindful of her safety, so she kept the call short
- [Legally Speaking - Close Ecounters Of The Drafting Kind](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-close-ecounters-of-the-drafting-kind/) - Legally Speaking – with Bob Mionske By VeloNews.com Published Apr. 24, 2003 Close encounters of the drafting kind By Bob Mionske Hey Bob, Can I get in any legal trouble, or am I breaking any laws, by motor-pacing my friend behind my Subaru? – Pat Hillsboro, Oregon Dear Pat; As you will read, I do
- [Legally Speaking - Drunk Cyclist-Dot-Busted](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-drunk-cyclist-dot-busted/) - By Bob Mionske Posted May. 15, 2003 Dear Bob;( Here’s an odd one for ya: Can someone get their driver’s license revoked for cycling while drunk? Is it illegal and, if so, what can they do to you if you are caught riding while intoxicated?( Otis,(North Carolina Dear Otis;( I have to admit that at
- [Legally Speaking - Is There A Right To Bike?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-is-there-a-right-to-bike/) - By Bob Mionske Posted Sep. 18, 2003 Dear Bob,( Last week, a city commissioner in our town was quoted as saying that “there is no constitutional right for bicycles to use the streets of this city—cyclists may ride only at the pleasure of government." Is he right, or is he just blowing smoke?( P.H.,(Kentucky Dear
- [Legally Speaking - My Stolen Bicycle](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-my-stolen-bicycle/) - By Bob Mionske Posted Sep. 25, 2003 Legally Speaking - with Bob Mionske: My stolen bicycle Dear Bob;( A year or so ago, my apartment was broken into, and my bicycle wasstolen. It was a classic Italian racing bike from the early 1980’s, soI didn’t get all that much money from my insurance company. Recently,
- [Legally Speaking - Taking The Law Into Your Own Hands](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-taking-the-law-into-your-own-hands/) - By Bob Mionske Posted Dec. 4, 2003 A while back I answered an inquiry posed by a New York reader who saw someone riding a bicycle that had been stolen from him earlier (see "LegallySpeaking - with Bob Mionske: My stolen bicycle (" September 25, 2003). I share one of the many emails I received
- [Legally Speaking - The Right To Go From Point 'A' To Point 'B'](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-the-right-to-go-from-point-a-to-point-b/) - By Bob Mionske Posted Sep. 2, 2004 Dear Bob,( I am curious what you think of the recent Toronto court decision thatthe City of Toronto owed cyclists a duty of care to maintain a safe cyclingenvironment.( N.D.(, Colorado Dear Bob,( The main highway in our area is scheduled for repaving. This will closeone side of the
- [Legally Speaking - The Perfect Stone](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-the-perfect-stone/) - Published Oct. 6, 2005 By Bob Mionske for VeloNews Hi Bob, Occasionally while riding on the road, a rock will go sailing from the sidewall of my tires to a car driving next to me. I cringe everytime this happens, and I’m waiting for the day a motorist decides to do something about the new
- [Legally Speaking - A Victim Of Circumstance](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-a-victim-of-circumstance/) - Published Dec. 22, 2005 By Bob Mionske for VeloNews Dear Bob; I was involved in an accident on my bike. I swerved to avoid a crazy cab driver and ran into a pedestrian and knocked her over. She was injured in the collision, so I called an ambulance and waited with her to make sure
- [Legally Speaking - Crossing Guard](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-crossing-guard/) - Dear Bob, I don't remember if you've covered this question. This has come up a number of times in our club lately. Is it legal to ride across an intersection in the crosswalk? Are you considered a pedestrian or bicyclist if you are hit by a vehicle while riding your bicycle across an intersection in
- [Legally Speaking - Too Close For Comfort](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-too-close-for-comfort/) - By Bob Mionske Dear Bob, I am getting ready for the new season of racing and am planning out my training schedule in preparation for the spring races. My teammate and I want to work on our leg speed and plan to motor-pace behind my car. Can I get a ticket for pacing him like
- [Legally Speaking - Not Depreciated](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-not-depreciated/) - By Bob Mionske Posted Dec. 26, 2002 Legally Speaking - with Bob Mionske Dear Mr. Mionske, My bicycle was totaled when it was run over by a truck. I was waiting at a red light on the right shoulder when the truck driver also waiting at the light, began a right on red turn. I
- [Legally Speaking - Too Late To Settle Up?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-too-late-to-settle-up/) - By Bob Mionske Posted Dec. 26, 2002 Legally Speaking - with Bob Mionske Too late to settle up?( Hi Bob( I was injured when a car pulled out in front of me while I was riding my bike to class. I broke my wrist and collarbone as a result. The accident happened in the spring
- [Legally Speaking - Rights And Responsibilities](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-rights-and-responsibilities/) - Bob, I just got done reading your April 24th column on the Arizona Shootout Bike Ride . Let me say right off, that the Pima County Sheriff’s deputy’s actions were completely wrong. It’s just dangerous, reckless, and plain dumb to drive a car directly at a group of approaching cyclists. But I guess that I’m
- [Road Rights - Child's Play?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-childs-play/) - Believe 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 girl who was sued for negligence. This case out of New York City began with a bike race between four-year-old Juliet and
- [Road Rights - Know When To Say When](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-know-when-to-say-when/) - If you plan to pedal home after a night out this weekend, you might want to consider the possible ways the police will react if they catch you BUI—bicycling under the influence. You Lose Your License In states such as Oregon, where traffic laws are equally applicable to cyclists and motorists, BUI can land you
- [Road Rights - Cell Drunk](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-cell-drunk/) - Drivers are increasingly impaired by phone calls and texts, and cyclists will pay the price until laws change Last July, Bradley Walck was reading a text message behind the wheel of his pickup when he hit a mailbox. At least, that’s what he thought he hit. But when he looked into his rearview mirror, he
- [Road Rights - This Is Justice?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-this-is-justice/) - When a cyclist is killed by a driver, justice is nearly always stacked toward the driver. And in this case in Toronto, the scales were tilted even more than usual. By Bob Mionske On August 31, 2009, the worlds of two strangers collided in the posh Bloor Street shopping district of Toronto. In the aftermath,
- [Road Rights - When Nature Calls](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-when-nature-calls/) - By Bob Mionske What to do when you’re out in public–and feel the urge Unlike most other sports, bicycling often takes place on the public commons of roadways, recreational paths and parks. It is the public aspect of these places that allows us to use them for our sport, as long as we don’t infringe
- [Road Rights - Buzz Kill](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-buzz-kill/) - Three foot passing laws aim to give cyclists space on the road- but do they work? By Bob Mionske One of the most contentious issues cyclists have with motorists is what many call the buzz—a close, high-speed pass of a cyclist by a driver. The buzz triggers alarm, fear and anger as the cyclist realizes
- [Road Rights - Keep Your Cool](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-keep-your-cool/) - How to handle an encounter when you’re unjustly pulled over By Bob Mionske Most people don’t follow traffic laws. Motorists speed. Cyclists roll stops. Pedestrians jaywalk. And that is where the police come in–to enforce the laws. It’s good that they do, because when people on the road obey the law, we are able to
- [Road Rights - Listen Up](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-listen-up/) - Can you legally wear headphones while riding? The answer might surprise you. By Bob Mionske One of the more common negative cycling stereotypes is that of a tuned-out rider blissfully unaware of his surroundings as he pedals along, lost in the music blaring from his headphones. The reasons cyclists ride with earbuds are as varied
- [Road Rights - Things That Go Bump](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-things-that-go-bump/) - Road hazards that injure cyclists might just seem like part of the sport–but that doesn’t mean you can’t do anything about them Collisions with motor vehicles account for three-quarters of all serious injuries in bicycle crashes, so it’s natural for us to equate bike crashes with car-on-bike encounters. But less than a third of all
- [Legally Speaking - Your Papers, Please](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-your-papers-please/) - Dear Readers, ( Two weeks ago, in From Dodge to Tombstone, we had a letter from a reader in Fort Collins, Colorado, who wrote to ask about the interpretation of Colorado’s two abreast law being advanced by Larimer County Sheriff Jim Alderden in his Bull’s Eye blog post, Cyclists and Dodge City. Because Sheriff Alderden’s
- [Legally Speaking - Two-By-Two](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-two-by-two/) - Dear Bob, In Eau Claire, Wisconsin, during a ride on the last Friday of last month, 17 cyclists were ticketed for violating the two abreast statue by claims that they were impeding traffic. The tickets stated that the violation was of state statute 346.80(3) — impeding traffic while riding two abreast. The road was a
- [Legally Speaking - Choice Of Law](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-choice-of-law/) - One of the important skills lawyers-in-training (a.k.a. "law students") learn in law school is the ability to argue either side of a case. That can be tough for the average non-lawyer to wrap their mind around, but it’s an essential skill, because a lawyer has to be able to identify the legal issues at stake
- [Legally Speaking - The Brutality Of The Buzz](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-the-brutality-of-the-buzz/) - I’ve often written in this column with my perspective on the aftermath of bike-on-car collisions. This week, I’ve got a different perspective to share - the perspective of a cyclist who was actually involved in a bike-on-car collision. On July 26, 2007, racers Diana Panchyk and Matthew Barrowclough were on a training ride when they
- [Legally Speaking - Can't We All Just Get Along?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-cant-we-all-just-get-along/) - If you’re one of those readers who reads a book from cover to cover, you may have noticed that in the acknowledgements for Bicycling & the Law, I thanked Cronometro, the Madison, Wisconsin shop owned by Colin O’Brien. I first met Colin back in our college days, when we were in the same Latin class.
- [Legally Speaking - K-9 Encounter](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-k-9-encounter/) - By Bob Mionske Posted Dec. 12, 2002 Legally Speaking - with Bob Mionske This is part one of the first in what will become a regular column on VeloNews.com from attorney Bob Mionske, who handles sports-related legal issues. Mionske is inviting readers to submit legal questions faced by cyclists and other endurance athletes to info@bicyclelaw.com.
- [Legally Speaking - Less-Than-Adequate Coverage](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-less-than-adequate-coverage/) - By Bob Mionske Posted Dec. 12, 2002 Legally Speaking - with Bob Mionske This is part two in the first of what will become a regular column on VeloNews.com from attorney Bob Mionske, who handles sports-related legal issues. Mionske is inviting readers to submit legal questions faced by cyclists and other endurance athletes to info@bicyclelaw.com.
- [Legally Speaking - Implied - But Unauthorized - Endorsement](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-implied-but-unauthorized-endorsement/) - By Bob Mionske Posted Jan. 2, 2003 Legally Speaking - with Bob Mionske (Dear Mr. Mionske( I am a professional triathlete and have a question about a company using my picture in an advertisement in a way that implies I endorse the product (which is not true). Do I have any legal rights? I live
- [Legally Speaking - Applying For A P-1 Visa](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-applying-for-a-p-1-visa/) - By Bob Mionske Posted Jan. 9, 2003 Legally Speaking - with Bob Mionske Greetings Mr. Mionske,(I am a professional triathlete here in the U.S. I am Brazilian and moved here about two years ago and at first I stayed here as a tourist. Now I am a student in Florida. I am planning on applying
- [Legally Speaking - Rumble Over Rumble Strips](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/articles/legally-speaking-rumble-over-rumble-strips/) - By Bob Mionske Posted Jan. 9, 2003 Legally Speaking - with Bob Mionske Hi Bob;( You may have followed the controversy in Colorado over center-line milling for rumble strips in mountain canyons. Bicycle Colorado is also working on this issue. My question concerns the best legal approach for local clubs and riders to take in
- [Road Rights - Crunch!](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-crunch/) - There is—or was—a bike on your roof rack. Will your insurance cover it? By Bob Mionske You enter your driveway and hit the garage-door remote, then hear the crash. After a nanosecond of surprise, you realize that you forgot that little detail clamped to your roof rack. You muster the courage to look and, sure
- [It Was Just One Of Those Things](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/it-was-just-one-of-those-things/) - “I didn’t see him.” It’s the most common excuse negligent drivers make after colliding with a cyclist. And it makes no difference whether the cyclist is wearing bright colors or "lit up like a Christmas tree"—negligent drivers will still utter these four words after hitting the cyclist. Except, of course, in the Netherlands, where the
- [Road Rights - Turning Points](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-turning-points/) - Cyclists are required to signal turns just as drivers are—or, rather, should. Specific turn laws vary by state, but the Uniform Vehicle Code (the UVC is a suggested set of traffic laws for states) provides a standard that helps us understand the basic requirement. Under the UVC, cyclists must signal their intention to turn right
- [Road Rights - See And Be Seen](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-see-and-be-seen/) - Light and reflector laws—and why you may want to do more than the law requires With night falling earlier and the sun rising later, many of us will do at least some riding in the dark. In California, “darkness” is defined as the period between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise. However,
- [Police In London Step Up Enforcement Of Advanced Stop Lines](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/police-in-london-step-up-enforcement-of-advanced-stop-lines/) - Road.cc: Police in London step up enforcement of Advanced Stop Lines - fines & points for drivers ignoring them Cycling Commissioner Andrew Gilligan also says cyclists who ignore red lights will be fined Simon MacMichael, August 15, 2013 Transport for London (TfL) has announced that from this week the Metropolitan Police and City of London
- [Road Rights - More On Stop As Yield](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-more-on-stop-as-yield/) - We talked with the experts on the front lines of bicycle advocacy. Here’s what they have to say about getting an Idaho-style stop as yield law passed in your state. By Bob Mionske Andy Clarke, President, League of American Bicyclists : (• First, connect with your state (or local) advocacy group – any initiative to
- [Court Rules That Even On A Bicycle, It's Reckless Driving](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/court-rules-that-even-on-a-bicycle-its-reckless-driving/) - The San Francisco Chronicle: Court rules that even on a bicycle, it's reckless driving Bob Egelko Monday, July 21, 2014 Bicycles are, for the most part, less dangerous than cars or trucks. But reckless driving is a crime whether it's committed with a gas pedal or foot pedals. That was the conclusion of a state
- [Road Rights - First, There Was The Bicycle](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-first-there-was-the-bicycle/) - Even before there were cars, traffic laws applied to cyclists. In most states, a bicycle is legally defined as a vehicle, and the law specifies that cyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as the operators of other vehicles. The concept may sound obvious to a cyclist, but it is important for every one of
- [Road Rights - Are You Covered?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-are-you-covered/) - Most cyclists’ greatest fear is colliding with a car. The danger is not as common as we might believe: Only 28.7 percent of cycling accidents involve an automobile, according to a Federal Highway Administration study. However, about 75 percent of cycling injuries requiring a hospital stay involve a car, so it pays to protect yourself.
- [Road Rights - The Commuter Tax Benefit](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-the-commuter-tax-benefit/) - By Bob Mionske Eight years ago, representative Earl Blumenauer had an idea—if the law allows employers to offer tax-free fringe benefits to subsidize their employees who commute by car, or by transit, shouldn’t the law also offer those kinds of benefits to cyclists? Was Blumenauer the first to think about this? I don’t know. But
- [Road Rights - When Tempers Flare](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-when-tempers-flare/) - Five cyclists were on a country road when an SUV approached from behind. The driver blasted his horn as he buzzed the group. After he passed, one of the cyclists motioned for the driver to come back; the driver stopped and threw his SUV into reverse, smoking his tires back to where the cyclists had
- [Road Rights - Where You Belong](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/road-rights-where-you-belong/) - Cyclists have a right to the road, but where we should be on that road depends on state law and conditions. Generally there are bicycle-specific statutes requiring us to ride as close to the right as practicable. “Practicable” means that, if the law in your area requires it, you must ride as far to the
- [Big Ideas: 'Idaho Stop' Is One Hot Potato](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/big-ideas-idaho-stop-is-one-hot-potato-2/) - The Toronto Star: Big Ideas: ‘Idaho stop’ is one hot potato A law to let cyclists treat stop signs as yields makes practical sense, cycling advocates say. But the idea has proven to be politically toxic. Cyclists pass through an intersection on Beverley St., not necessarily coming to a full stop. In Idaho, cyclists are
- [Texting Driver Who Slammed Cyclist: I, Like, 'Just Don't Care'](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/texting-driver-who-slammed-cyclist-i-like-just-dont-care/) - The Huffington Post: Texting Driver Who Slammed Cyclist: I, Like, 'Just Don't Care' by Andy Campbell Posted: 04/16/2014 Poor Kimberley Davis. The 21-year-old Australian woman was livid when she slammed into a bicyclist while texting late last year, putting dents in her car. The victim suffered a spinal fracture and would spend the next three
- [5 Cyclists Hurt, 2 Motorists Held In Dust-Up On Century Ride](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/5-cyclists-hurt-2-motorists-held-in-dust-up-on-century-ride/) - The Star-Advertiser: 5 cyclists hurt, 2 motorists held in dust-up on Century Ride By Star- Advertiser staff POSTED: Apr 27, 2014 LAST UPDATED: Apr 28, 2014 A confrontation between a 22-year-old driver and participants in a bicycle North Shore bicycling event on Sunday resulted in the arrest of the driver and his passenger, injuries to
- [Momentum Building For 'Stop-As-Yield' Policy](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/momentum-building-for-stop-as-yield-policy/) - The Coloradoan: Momentum building for 'stop-as-yield' policy Opinions vary as the Fort Collins Bicycle Advisory Committee and City Transportation Board consider the potential cycling ordinance. Aug. 18, 2013 Written by Stephen Meyers A Colorado State University student riding his single-speed bike on a Friday evening down Remington Street approaches the intersection with East Olive Street.
- [Cabbie Rammed Cyclist, Severed Woman’s Leg, Won’t Be Charged](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cabbie-rammed-cyclist-severed-womans-leg-wont-be-charged/) - Streetsblog New York City: Update: Cabbie Rammed Cyclist, Severed Woman’s Leg, Won’t Be Charged by Brad Aaron Reports say the cab driver who maimed a pedestrian in Midtown this morning was arguing with a bike messenger, whom he rammed with his cab before driving 15 to 20 feet on the sidewalk and severing a woman’s
- [After Every Crash In Netherlands, Intense Scrutiny](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/after-every-crash-in-netherlands-intense-scrutiny/) - The Boston Globe: After every crash in Netherlands, intense scrutiny By Martine Powers | Globe Staff September 22, 2013 ZOETERMEER, the Netherlands — The red-haired boy was riding his black bicycle home from school on the afternoon of Jan. 20, 2009. He was pedaling along the bike lane of First Station Street, when a truck
- [Is It O.K. To Kill Cyclists?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/is-it-ok-to-kill-cyclists/) - New York Times Opinion: Is It O.K. to Kill Cyclists? Kurt McRobert By DANIEL DUANE Published: November 9, 2013 SAN FRANCISCO — EVERYBODY who knows me knows that I love cycling and that I’m also completely freaked out by it. I got into the sport for middle-aged reasons: fat; creaky knees; the delusional vanity of
- [Lose Your License For A Minor Hit-&-Run Under New Proposal](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/lose-your-license-for-a-minor-hit-run-under-new-proposal/) - LA Weekly: Lose Your License For a Minor Hit-&-Run Under New Proposal By Dennis Romero Wed, Jan 22, 2014 at 7:05 AM Scumbags who run from the scene of serious accidents face jail time, the loss of their licenses and, if they've been drinking or getting high, probable DUI cases. For now "serious" means death
- [Bryant’s Careful Comeback](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bryants-careful-comeback/) - Now Toronto: Bryant’s careful comeback Former Liberal rising star’s political rehabilitation hasn’t quite gone according to plan By Wayne Scott It was Tuesday, February 18, the return of the legislature from their more than nine-and-a-half-week holiday break, and most media attention was trained on NDP leader Andrea Horwath and what zingers she’d have ready for
- [Will A World Of Driverless Cars Be Heaven Or Hell?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/will-a-world-of-driverless-cars-be-heaven-or-hell/) - The Atlantic Cities: Will a World of Driverless Cars Be Heaven or Hell? Robin Chase Apr 03, 2014 When my city-raised son was two, he'd scream bus! with full-bodied delight whenever he saw one. It's quite possible that his yet-to-be-conceived youngest child won't learn that word, nor ever ride in a "taxi," "shuttle," or "vanpool."
- [Five Driving Tips From An L.A. Cyclist](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/five-driving-tips-from-an-la-cyclist/) - Los Angeles Magazine: Five Driving Tips From an L.A. Cyclist The road doesn't need to be a battlefield Posted on 4/4/2014 9:10:00 AM by Kyle Fitzpatrick With CicLAvia this Sunday, Los Angeles will be a bikers’ paradise for a few brief hours on Wilshire Boulevard. But those of us who prefer to get around on
- [Peace In The Middle Lane: FAQs About Cars And Bikes](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/peace-in-the-middle-lane-faqs-about-cars-and-bikes/) - Los Angeles Magazine: Peace in the Middle Lane: FAQs About Cars and Bikes Sharing the Road Defining “sharrows,” boundaries, and traffic laws that all drivers, walkers, and bikers should follow Posted on 4/7/2014 10:30:00 AM by Neal Broverman Cycling is on a roll in L.A., with a regional bike share on the way and the
- [NYPD Blitz Makes New Cyclist "Think Twice" About Using Citi Bike](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/nypd-blitz-makes-new-cyclist-think-twice-about-using-citi-bike/) - Streetsblog: New Cyclist on NYPD Blitz: “It Makes Me Think Twice” About Using Citi Bike by Stephen Miller Officers from the 14th Precinct ticket cyclists this morning on Broadway at 30th Street. Photo: sashamoses/Instagram NYPD’s approach to traffic enforcement — all but ignore speeding, and launch ticket blitzes against cyclists for minor offenses — is
- [With Horns And Lasers, Fighting To Be Noticed](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/with-horns-and-lasers-fighting-to-be-noticed/) - The New York Times: With Horns and Lasers, Fighting to Be Noticed Published: July 24, 2013 It has happened to many a bicyclist: the car beside you suddenly cuts into your path or passes close enough for you to feel the heat of its exhaust on your leg. A big part of avoiding those close
- [SFPD Now Shaming Bike Thieves On Twitter](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/sfpd-now-shaming-bike-thieves-on-twitter/) - SFist: SFPD Now Shaming Bike Thieves On Twitter Well, this is just great news for anyone who's ever had a bike stolen in San Francisco (which is everyone with a bike in San Francisco, basically): The San Francisco Police Department has started a new Twitter account intended to help victims get their trusty steeds back.
- [County May Allow Bicyclist Suits Against Hostile Drivers](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/county-may-allow-bicyclist-suits-against-hostile-drivers/) - The Press Democrat: Sonoma County set to study making it easier for bicyclists to sue hostile drivers By BRETT WILKISON THE PRESS DEMOCRAT Published: Monday, November 12, 2012 The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today is expected to endorse studying a proposed ordinance that would make it easier for bicyclists and pedestrians to sue drivers
- [Cyclist Hit By Truck Driver Says Incident Was Intentional](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclist-hit-by-truck-driver-says-incident-was-intentional/) - WPXI Pittsburgh: Cyclist hit by truck driver in Squirrel Hill says incident was intentional PITTSBURGH — A bicyclist said he was intentionally run down by a pickup truck in Squirrel Hill on Tuesday. Police said they are searching for the driver who ran the cyclist off the road near the intersection of Wilkins and South
- [Drivers, Bicyclists And Pedestrians Can Take High Road To Safety](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/drivers-bicyclists-and-pedestrians-can-take-high-road-to-safety/) - The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians can take the high road to safety November 15, 2012 By Annie Siebert / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Cyclists captured Pittsburgh's attention this summer after two bicyclists were killed and one was gravely injured in hit-and-runs and another was brutally attacked. Another cyclist was injured on Tuesday after being sideswiped
- [Abuse Of Cyclists Almost Like Racial Discrimination, Claims AA](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/abuse-of-cyclists-almost-like-racial-discrimination-claims-aa/) - Road.cc: Abuse of cyclists “almost like racial discrimination,” claims AA President Hatred leads to conflicts and casualties - it's a road safety issue says AA's top man Simon MacMichael, November 16, 2012 AA President Edmund King has said that hatred of cyclists in the press and on social media is “almost like racial discrimination.” Earlier
- [State Lawmaker Says Bicycling Is Not Good For The Environment](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/state-lawmaker-says-bicycling-is-not-good-for-the-environment/) - Seattle Bike Blog: State lawmaker defends bike tax, says bicycling is not good for the environment Posted on March 2, 2013 by Tom Fucoloro Representative Ed Orcutt (R – Kalama) does not think bicycling is environmentally friendly because the activity causes cyclists to have “an increased heart rate and respiration.” This is according to comments
- [Campaigners Group To Fight For Strict Liability For Scotland](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/campaigners-group-to-fight-for-strict-liability-for-scotland/) - Bike Biz: Campaigners group together to fight for strict liability for Scotland by Carlton Reid Monday, April 15th 2013 Lawyer, driving school & organisations coalesce around 'presumed liability', an insurance concept in force elsewhere in Europe A campaign is being launched to bring Scotland into line with the rest of Europe by introducing 'strict' -
- [Windsor Council Rejects Ordinance Aimed At Protecting Cyclists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/windsor-council-rejects-ordinance-aimed-at-protecting-cyclists/) - The Press Democrat: Windsor council rejects ordinance aimed at protecting cyclists By CLARK MASON THE PRESS DEMOCRAT Published: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 3:00 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 7:41 a.m. Windsor Town Council members on Wednesday night rejected a proposed ordinance that would make it easier for bicyclists and pedestrians to
- [Driving Schools Promote Safer Habits Around Cyclists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/driving-schools-promote-safer-habits-around-cyclists/) - Enterprise News: Driving schools promote safer habits around cyclists By Monica Jimenez/mjimenez@wickedlocal.com Posted May 08, 2013 @ 11:14 AM Bedford, Mass.- Almost every day, Benjamin Warren has a front-row seat to narrow misses between cyclists and cars. “There are always close calls,” said Warren, founder and instructor at the Lexington Driving School on Mass. Ave.
- [Support Grows For 'Strict Liability' For Cyclists In Scotland](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/support-grows-for-strict-liability-for-cyclists-in-scotland/) - Bike Biz: Support grows for 'strict liability' for cyclists in Scotland by Jonathon Harker Bike Station joins calls for a change to laws north of the border Scotland’s largest bicycle recycling organisation, The Bike Station, is backing the campaign for strict liability on Scotland’s roads, as a means to promote and encourage cycle safety. The
- [Cyclists And Pedestrians Need To Find A Path To Co-Operation](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclists-and-pedestrians-need-to-find-a-path-to-co-operation/) - The Globe and Mail: Cyclists and pedestrians need to find a path to co-operation MICHAEL VAUGHAN Special to The Globe and Mail Published Saturday, May. 25 2013 They have been called “silent killers” by a local politician in Australia, where a woman was struck by a cyclist on a shared bike path (SBP), resulting in
- [Video: Cyclist Claims Tv Personality Tried To Run Him Off Road](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/video-cyclist-claims-tv-personality-tried-to-run-him-off-road/) - WGME Portland, ME: Bicyclist claims TV personality tried to run his bicycle off the road PORTLAND (WGME) -- A man says a television personality known as "Captain Jim" tried to run him off the road, and also made derogatory comments at him. The run-in happened on the Martin's Point Bridge in Portland, which is currently
- [Bike Lanes Significantly Increase The Safety Of Cyclists: Study](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bike-lanes-significantly-increase-the-safety-of-cyclists-study/) - Global News Toronto: Bike lanes significantly increase the safety of cyclists: study James Armstrong, Global News October 26, 2012 TORONTO – Separated bike lanes, commonly the centre of controversy in Toronto, can decrease the risk of injury to cyclists by approximately 90 per cent, according to a new study out of British Columbia. The study,
- [Riding On Safety: S.A. Bicyclists Make A Stand On Dangers](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/riding-on-safety-sa-bicyclists-make-a-stand-on-dangers/) - KENS 5 San Antonio: Riding on safety: S.A. bicyclists make a stand on dangers by Mat Garcia / KENS 5 October 29, 2012 It was an incredible display Sunday morning as hundreds of cyclists hit the road for one cause in northwest San Antonio. You'd think they were riding to raise awareness about the growing
- [We Won't Build More Roads Until Motorists Start Behaving](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/we-wont-build-more-roads-until-motorists-start-behaving/) - BikeBiz: We won't build more roads until motorists start behaving, says Gov't by Carlton Reid Wednesday, September 19th 2012 £13bn road improvement programme to be mothballed due to radical new plans to be announced soon by the Coalition Government. In a radical u-turn the Government is expected to soon announce that promised infrastructure building, designed
- [Why You Hate Cyclists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/why-you-hate-cyclists/) - Partly because of jerks like me. But it’s mostly your own illogical mind. By Jim Saksa Monday, Sept. 24, 2012 I'm an asshole cyclist. I'm that jerk weaving in and out of traffic, going the wrong way down a one-way street, and making a left on red. I'm truly a menace on the road. But
- [APD Tracks Cyclist Vs. Vehicle Crashes](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/apd-tracks-cyclist-vs-vehicle-crashes/) - KXAN Austin: APD tracks cyclist vs. vehicle crashes Drivers at fault more often in crashes with bikes Monday, 24 Sep 2012 Shannon Wolfson AUSTIN (KXAN) - In the wake of a deadly crash that killed an Austin man riding his bicycle, the Austin Police Department said statistics show most bicycle versus vehicle crashes are the
- [Your Days Of Brazenly Breaking Traffic Laws Are Numbered](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/your-days-of-brazenly-breaking-traffic-laws-are-numbered/) - Philadelphia Weekly: Dear Bicyclists: Your Days of Brazenly Breaking Traffic Laws Are Numbered. Love, Philly By Randy LoBasso Sep. 26, 2012 Before the year is over, the much-anticipated Complete Streets Bill, proposed in Council to increase safety for both bicyclists and drivers, will come up for a vote. Originally planned for a May showing, the
- [Critical Mass Anniversary A Time To Acknowledge The Movement](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/critical-mass-anniversary-a-time-to-acknowledge-the-movement/) - The San Francisco Examiner: Critical Mass anniversary a time to acknowledge what the movement has accomplished 09/26/12 SF Examiner Editorial The bicycle phenomenon known as Critical Mass started in San Francisco 20 years ago and has since been exported to many other cities around the world. Thousands of cyclists from across the globe are in
- [Cyclist Blindsided In Fatal Crash](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclist-blindsided-in-fatal-crash/) - KENS San Antonio: Cyclist blindsided in fatal crash; family says he knew the dangers by Brian New / KENS 5 September 27, 2012 SAN ANTONIO - He was riding his bicycle home from work on West Avenue when a 17-year-old driver reportedly struck and killed 55-year-old Devan Smith. Smith is at least the seventh bicyclist
- [Carmageddon Is A Cause For Celebration Among LA Cyclists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/carmageddon-is-a-cause-for-celebration-among-la-cyclists/) - NBC Southern California: Carmageddon Is a Cause for Celebration Among LA Cyclists The weekend 405 Freeway shutdown is a reason to explore on two wheels instead of four, bike activists say By Melissa Pamer Thursday, Sep 27, 2012 While transportation officials warn drivers to avoid freeways and "stay local" during upcoming Carmageddon II, bicyclists are
- [Casting Stones At Drivers & Cyclists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/casting-stones-at-drivers-cyclists/) - The Summit Daily: McAbee: Casting stones at drivers & cyclists By Jeff McAbee special to the daily When I left the house last week for a ride on my bicycle, I felt a renewed sense of responsibility to obey the rules of the road and essentially be invisible to motorists everywhere. Dirk Friel's video of
- [City Must Do More On Bike Safety](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/city-must-do-more-on-bike-safety/) - The Boston Globe: City must do more on bike safety EDITORIAL September 30, 2012 Before Boston encourages more bicyclists to navigate its busy streets, it must take stronger steps to ensure their safety. That message took on a new urgency this month after cyclists were struck and killed by motor vehicles in South Boston and
- [Bicyclists Arise From Carmageddon II](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bicyclists-arise-from-carmageddon-ii/) - The San Gabriel Valley Tribune: Bicyclists arise from Carmageddon II By Susan Abram, Staff Writer 09/30/2012 ENCINO - While motorists were told to stay home as part of Carmageddon II, cyclists were encouraged to swarm the streets Sunday to peddle the message that a car can only take you so far. | PHOTOS Dozens of
- [Filmmakers Visit Site Of Cyclist's Death On Highway 1](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/filmmakers-visit-site-of-cyclists-death-on-highway-1/) - The Santa Cruz Sentinel: Filmmakers visit site of cyclist's death on Highway 1 as part of their cross-country journey examining bicycle safety By Jessica M. Pasko Santa Cruz Sentinel 10/02/2012 DAVENPORT -- Not far from the spot where a cyclist was struck and killed in May, three filmmakers exploring the hazards of cycling in the
- [Cyclist's Death Triggers Little Jail Time](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclists-death-triggers-little-jail-time/) - The Press-Enterprise: SAN BERNARDINO: Cyclist’s death triggers little jail time BY RICHARD BROOKS STAFF WRITER Published: 03 October 2012 A 20-year-old San Bernardino man drew three years' probation -- but no additional jail time -- for his role in the vehicular manslaughter death of a professional bicyclist in Highland. “I would like to express how
- [The Evolution Of The Bike Lane](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/the-evolution-of-the-bike-lane/) - The Atlantic Cities: The Evolution of the Bike Lane KAID BENFIELD JUN 04, 2012 Cities in the U.S., including Washington, D.C., where I live, are making significant investments in bicycling infrastructure. Two categories that have appeared just in the last decade, for example, arebicycle sharing and urban bike stations where cyclists can store bikes and
- [Increase In Cycling Collides With Pedestrians And Traffic Laws](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/increase-in-cycling-collides-with-pedestrians-and-traffic-laws/) - The Brooklyn Ink: Increase in Cycling Collides with Pedestrians and Traffic Laws Mon, Sep 10, 2012 By Melissa Howard Prospect Park installed safety measures like this sign along its bike path to educate cyclists, pedestrians, and motorists. (Melissa Howard/The Brooklyn Ink) Steadying his breath instinctively, David Sonenberg soared down the Park Drive bike route in
- [Key Biscayne Village Council Wants Bike Toll Levied To Fund Wall On Rickenbacker Causeway](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/key-biscayne-village-council-wants-bike-toll-levied-to-fund-wall-on-rickenbacker-causeway/) - The Huffington Post: Key Biscayne Village Council Wants Bike Toll Levied To Fund Wall On Rickenbacker Causeway 09/10/2012 Just when you think Miami couldn't possibly be more hostile to bicyclists, the village council of Key Biscayne is suggesting Miami-Dade County charge the public to pedal on the Rickenbacker Causeway, one of the most popular spots
- [Grimes Considers Plan To Restrict Bicyclists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/grimes-considers-plan-to-restrict-bicyclists/) - The Des Moines Register: Grimes considers plan to restrict bicyclists The move would be temporary and on one stretch of road. Sep 10, 2012 The Grimes City Council will continue its discussion tonight on a proposed bicycle ordinance that would restrict cyclists temporarily from a two-mile stretch of road. Mayor Tom Armstrong said Monday that
- [Cyclists Break Law For (Their) Safety](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclists-break-law-for-their-safety/) - THE CITY: No one wants to put pedestrians at risk, but some streets are dangerous The London Free Press: Cyclists break law for (their) safety By Ian Gillespie, The London Free Press Tuesday, September 11, 2012 I’ve done it. Coun. Joni Baechler says she’s done it. And 80-year-old Dirk Bergsma and his 73-year-old wife Annamarie
- [Nationwide, Cyclists And Drivers Trying To Merge](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/nationwide-cyclists-and-drivers-trying-to-merge/) - The Towntalk: Nationwide, cyclists and drivers trying to merge Sep 14, 2012 Written by Elizabeth Weise USA Today Portland, Ore., can seem like paradise to bikers in other parts of the country with less well-developed cycling infrastructure. Though American cities are slowly making way for bicycles, the battle in many areas is hard-fought on both
- [Company Brings Safety For Philadelphia Cyclists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/company-brings-safety-for-philadelphia-cyclists/) - NewsWorks: Company brings safety for Philadelphia cyclists September 17, 2012 By Elizabeth Fiedler Fewer bicyclists are getting into accidents in Philadelphia. The drop is in line with data from other parts of the country: the more bike riders on the road, the fewer accidents. "Since the year 2000 in Philadelphia, according to the census, cycling
- [Former Police Officer Allegedly Threatened To Kill Bicyclists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/former-police-officer-allegedly-threatened-to-kill-bicyclists/) - WFTV Florida: Former police officer jailed after allegedly threatening to kill group of bicyclists Sept. 6, 2012 LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — A former Lake County police officer was arrested on charges of threatening to kill a group of bicyclists, WFTV learned. Former Mascotte police officer, Richard Dillon, and a friend were driving in Howey-in-the-Hills last
- [South Side Bicyclist Stabbed In Road Rage Incident](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/south-side-bicyclist-stabbed-in-road-rage-incident/) - The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: South Side bicyclist stabbed in road rage incident September 7, 2012 By Moriah Balingit / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Colin Albright was bicycling home Wednesday night when, he told police, he may have inadvertently cut off a motorist as he headed from the Hot Metal Bridge bike path onto Water Street. Mr. Albright, described
- [9 Years For Woman In Death Of Albuquerque Cyclist](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/9-years-for-woman-in-death-of-albuquerque-cyclist/) - The San Francisco Chronicle: 9 years for woman in death of Albuquerque cyclist September 8, 2012 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A young woman who was high on methamphetamines when her car hit and killed a bicyclist in Albuquerque will spend the next nine years in prison. KOB-TV in Albuquerque reports (https://bit.ly/QlxSF4 ) District Judge Ross
- [SSU Professor Hit On Bike, Gravely Injured On Petaluma Hill Road](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/ssu-professor-hit-on-bike-gravely-injured-on-petaluma-hill-road/) - The Santa Rosa Press Democrat: SSU professor hit on bike, gravely injured on Petaluma Hill Road By MARY CALLAHAN THE PRESS DEMOCRAT Published: Friday, June 8, 2012 A longtime Sonoma State University environmental studies professor and avid bicyclist was struck on his bike and gravely injured Friday morning by a hit-and-run driver near Penngrove, the
- [Cycling SSU Professor Remains Critical After Hit-And-Run Crash](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cycling-ssu-professor-remains-critical-after-hit-and-run-crash/) - The Santa Rosa Press Democrat: Cycling SSU professor remains critical after hit-and-run crash By MARY CALLAHAN THE PRESS DEMOCRAT Published: Saturday, June 9, 2012 Two off-duty law enforcement officers — best friends and neighbors — were out on their Rohnert Park street Friday afternoon and discussing a hit-and-run crash earlier that day in which a
- [CHP: Hit-And-Run Suspect Stopped At Penngrove Market After Collision](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/chp-hit-and-run-suspect-stopped-at-penngrove-market-after-collision/) - The Santa Rosa Press Democrat: CHP: Hit-and-run suspect stopped at Penngrove market after collision By RANDI ROSSMANN THE PRESS DEMOCRAT Published: Sunday, June 10, 2012 A Rohnert Park man suspected of driving into a bicycle rider on Petaluma Hill Road and continuing on his way stopped at a Penngrove area market for milk after the
- [Suspect In Penngrove Hit-And-Run Cyclist Crash In Court](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/suspect-in-penngrove-hit-and-run-cyclist-crash-in-court/) - The Santa Rosa Press Democrat: Suspect in Penngrove hit-and-run cyclist crash in court By MARY CALLAHAN THE PRESS DEMOCRAT Published: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 A Rohnert Park man charged with felony hit and run driving after a bicyclist was run down last week made his first court appearance Wednesday in what proved to be a
- [Prying The Lid Off The Cycling Debate](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/prying-the-lid-off-the-cycling-debate/) - The Globe and Mail: Prying the lid off the cycling debate ANDREW CLARK Special to The Globe & Mail Published Wednesday, Jul. 04 2012 Last updated Thursday, Jul. 05 2012 I’ve spent the last two weeks pondering the Ontario coroner’s office report on the 129 cycling fatalities that had occurred in the province between 2006
- [Give The Cyclists A Break](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/give-the-cyclists-a-break/) - The Litchfield County Times: Give the Cyclists a Break Published: Wednesday, July 11, 2012 By KATHRYN BOUGHTON I have been worried about my son recently. No, he is not sick or in financial trouble, and he isn’t dabbling with drugs or drinking too much alcohol. In fact, his life seems to be on an upswing
- [Cyclists Question Whether Law Can Be Enforced](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclists-question-whether-law-can-be-enforced/) - The Journal News: Cyclists question whether law designed to protect them can be enforced Jul 13, 2012 A state law designed to protect bicyclists by requiring motorists to keep a safe distance from them when passing is not being enforced, bicycling advocates say. A major factor may be that the legislation does not specify what
- [In New York, Toward A Harmony Of Police And Cyclists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/in-new-york-toward-a-harmony-of-police-and-cyclists/) - The Atlantic Cities: In New York, Toward a Harmony of Police and Cyclists AUG 28, 2012 The relationship between bike riders and police officers in New York is historically rocky. Riders have a reputation for flouting traffic rules — sometimes that's deserved, sometimes merely perceived — and cops have struggled to understand which bike laws
- [Proposal Would Extend Cellphone Fines To Cyclists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/proposal-would-extend-cellphone-fines-to-cyclists/) - The San Francisco Examiner: Proposal would extend cellphone fines to cyclists By: Will Reisman | 04/23/12 SF Examiner Staff Writer Bicyclists may soon have to put down their cellphones before grabbing their handlebars, unless they want to cough up some money. Under legislation proposed by state Sen. Joe Simitian, D-Palo Alto, cyclists would be fined
- [Bicyclist Injured In Main Ave. Crash](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bicyclist-injured-in-main-ave-crash/) - The Durango Herald: Bicyclist injured in Main Ave. crash Man failed to yield while cycling through crosswalk, officer said By Ann Butler Article Last Updated: Monday, April 23, 2012 A bicyclist was injured Monday evening when attempting to cross Main Avenue at the Animas View Drive intersection. The cyclist was identified a 21-year-old Joshua Clark.
- [Cyclist Who Allegedly Killed Pedestrian Will Likely Be Charged](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclist-who-allegedly-killed-pedestrian-will-likely-be-charged/) - The Huffington Post: Chris Bucchere, Cyclist Who Allegedly Killed Pedestrian In The Castro, Will Likely Be Charged With Felony First Posted: 04/25/2012 San Francisco District Attorney George Gascon is planning on filing felony vehicular manslaughter charges against a cyclist who crashed into and killed 71-year old Sutchi Hui in San Francisco's Castro District late last
- [Cyclist Breaks Imaginary Law, Durango Police Let Him (And The Driver Who Hit Him) Off The Hook](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/cyclist-breaks-imaginary-law-durango-police-let-him-and-the-driver-who-hit-him-off-the-hook/) - After a skidding jeep slammed into 21 year-old Joshua Clark, sending him to the hospital with a possible head injury, the Durango, Colorado police indicated that they would probably not issue a ticket to Clark, who they determined to be at fault, explaining that “he’s going to have some tremendous hospital bills.” Without a doubt,
- [Cyclist Will Face Charges In Connection With Hitting Pedestrian](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclist-will-face-charges-in-connection-with-hitting-pedestrian/) - The San Francisco Examiner: Cyclist will face charges in connection with hitting pedestrian By: Mike Aldax | 04/25/12 SF Examiner Staff Writer A bicyclist will be charged this week in connection with the collision that killed a 71-year-old pedestrian in a Castro district crosswalk last month, though whether he will face misdemeanor or felony charges
- [SF DA To File Charges This Week Against Bicyclist In Fatal Collision](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/sf-da-to-file-charges-this-week-against-bicyclist-in-fatal-collision/) - KTVU Oakland: SF DA to file charges this week against bicyclist in fatal collision Wednesday, April 25, 2012 SAN FRANCISCO — District Attorney George Gascon announced Wednesday that charges were expected to be filed in the next few days against a bicyclist involved in a fatal collision with a pedestrian in San Francisco's Castro neighborhood
- [We Like Bikes](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/we-like-bikes/) - Via: President's Page: We Like Bikes May is National Bike Month. Try riding a bicycle for transportation, recreation, cost savings, the environment, and your health. By Paul Gaffney | May/June 2012 Paul Gaffney, President & CEO While I do work for an auto club, I still ride a bike. I’m happy to report that I’m
- [Procession Aims To Show How Bikes, Cars Can Co-exist](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/procession-aims-to-show-how-bikes-cars-can-co-exist/) - WSBT South Bend: Procession aims to show how bikes, cars can co-exist JOSEPH DITS South Bend Tribune April 27, 2012 SOUTH BEND — Bicyclist Steven Carey’s death on Feb. 19 sparked advocates to create a procession that will usher cars and bikes — together and without police escort — down Indiana 23 at just 10
- [Motorists, Cyclists Clash On Local Roads](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/motorists-cyclists-clash-on-local-roads/) - The Spectrum: Motorists, cyclists clash on local roads Apr. 29, 2012 Written by David DeMille VEYO - When he gears up for a ride down state Route 18 on his bicycle, Las Vegas resident Corey Jennings has mixed feelings. On one hand, he is about to embark on one of the most scenic stretches of
- [Hundreds Of Cyclists Ride In Unison For Safety On Roads](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/hundreds-of-cyclists-ride-in-unison-for-safety-on-roads/) - KVUE Austin: Hundreds of cyclists ride in unison for safety on roads by SHELTON GREEN / KVUE News and Photojournalist MICHAEL MOORE Posted on May 3, 2012 Updated May 4, 2012 AUSTIN --- At least several hundred cyclists flocked to Austin City Hall Thursday evening for a ride with a message. “I'm very, very lucky.
- [APD Launches Special Initiative Aimed At Cyclists, Drivers](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/apd-launches-special-initiative-aimed-at-cyclists-drivers/) - KVUE Autstin: APD launches special initiative aimed at cyclists, drivers by JADE MINGUS / KVUE News Posted on May 3, 2012 Updated May 4, 2012 AUSTIN — More than 1,000 cyclists are expected to gather at Austin City Hall to remember two recent crashes in the Austin area involving cyclists and cars. Evan Baird was
- [North Hampton Bike Shop Owner Angered By Rye Police Sign](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/north-hampton-bike-shop-owner-angered-by-rye-police-sign/) - Seacoastonline: North Hampton bike shop owner angered by Rye police sign By Joey Cresta May 04, 2012 RYE — Avid bicyclists, including the owner of a North Hampton bike shop, say a sign outside the Public Safety Building is displaying "petty" messages that discriminate against those who ride on public roads. The electronic sign flashes
- [Cyclists' Sudden Death On Quiet Country Highway](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclists-sudden-death-on-quiet-country-highway/) - The Daytina Beach News-Journal: Cyclists' sudden death on quiet country highway BY MARK LANE, FOOTNOTE May 4, 2012 One of the more difficult parts of a reporter's job is telephoning people after a family member dies unexpectedly. Last week, I found myself on the phone with a man whose brother died in a roadside accident.
- [Rare Pedestrian Deaths Exploited By Bicycle Foes](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/rare-pedestrian-deaths-exploited-by-bicycle-foes/) - The San Francisco Examiner: Rare pedestrian deaths exploited by bicycle foes By: SF Examiner Editorial | 04/11/12 SF Examiner Editorial Enough already. It is alleged that bicyclist Chris Bucchere sped downhill toward the intersection of Market and Castro streets on March 29, plowed through the crosswalk and smacked straight into 71-year-old Sutchi Hui, who hit
- [Using Common Sense In Debate Over Bike Fines](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/using-common-sense-in-debate-over-bike-fines/) - The Aspen Times: Using common sense in debate over bike fines The Aspen Times Aspen, CO Colorado Aspen police spokeswoman Blair Weyer and staffers of other city departments are working on a code amendment that addresses bicycle safety. A lot of good intent surrounds their proposal, which will be presented in final form to the
- [Cycling Isn't All Fun And Games](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cycling-isnt-all-fun-and-games/) - The Columbia Daily Tribune: Cycling isn't all fun and games By ROBERT JOHNSON Monday, April 16, 2012 Every time you drive, another driver likely causes you to slow down or stop when you otherwise wouldn't have. Whether it's heavy traffic, someone preparing for a turn or just people who drive slower than you, another driver
- [Community Weighs In On Fatal Bike Crash](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/community-weighs-in-on-fatal-bike-crash/) - WTSP St. Petersburg: Community weighs in on fatal bike crash Apr 16, 2012 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Some residents are up in arms after St. Petersburg police say a man slammed into a woman riding her bicycle. Detectives say the driver had his 3-year-old daughter in the car when it happened. The crash happened along
- [8 Important Safety Tips For Cyclists New And Old](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/8-important-safety-tips-for-cyclists-new-and-old/) - The Gothamist: 8 Important Safety Tips For Cyclists New And Old More New Yorkers are commuting by bicycle than ever, and if you've been considering joining their ranks, the lovely spring weather beckons! Cycling in this hectic town can be daunting at first, but don't be dissuaded: the DOT has made great improvements to make
- [Driver Charged In Crash That Killed Bicyclist In St. Petersburg Bike Lane](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/driver-charged-in-crash-that-killed-bicyclist-in-st-petersburg-bike-lane/) - The Tampa Bay Times: Driver charged in crash that killed bicyclist in St. Petersburg bike lane By Jamal Thalji and Dan Sullivan, Times Staff Writers Wednesday, April 18, 2012 ST. PETERSBURG — Police have arrested a St. Petersburg man on multiple criminal charges in connection with a crash that killed a bicyclist Saturday afternoon as
- [Scottsdale SUV Driver Who Killed Bicyclist Pays $420 Fine](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/scottsdale-suv-driver-who-killed-bicyclist-pays-420-fine/) - The Phoenix New Times: Amy Alexander, Scottsdale SUV Driver Who Killed Bicyclist, Pays $420 Fine By Ray Stern Thu., Apr. 19 2012 . Amy Alexander, the Scottsdale woman who struck and killed a bicyclist with her SUV last month, has paid a $420 fine for the two civil-traffic violations she received. Police say that 53-year-old
- [Mother Of Killed Williamsburg Cyclist Blasts NYPD's Stonewalling](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/mother-of-killed-williamsburg-cyclist-blasts-nypds-stonewalling/) - The Gothamist: Mother Of Killed Williamsburg Cyclist Blasts NYPD's Stonewalling After Court Date After nearly six months of appeals, the family of Mathieu Lefevre, the bicyclist killed by a flatbed truck driver at an East Williamsburg intersection last October, has received all but one of the answers they have been demanding. Yesterday, after denying a
- [Police Report Filed For Friday's Alleged Road Rage Hit-And-Run](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/police-report-filed-for-fridays-alleged-road-rage-hit-and-run/) - The LAist: Police Report Filed Today for Friday's Alleged Road Rage Hit-and-Run, Cyclist to be Hospitalized for 2 Months The alleged road rage incident that has left cyclist Susanna Schick hospitalized in the ICU with a concussion, broken collarbone, six broken ribs, three pelvic fractures and facial lacerations has riled the local cycling community, but
- [Police Rule Out Hit-and-Run in Susanna Schick Case](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/police-rule-out-hit-and-run-in-susanna-schick-case/) - The LAist: Police Rule Out Hit-and-Run in Susanna Schick Case, Say the Experienced Cyclist 'Fell Down on Her Bicycle' Friday's cycling incident in Downtown Los Angeles that landed a 42-year-old woman in the ICU has not been filed as a hit-and-run case by police. The accident was initially alleged to be a road rage hit-and-run
- [Police Reopen Cyclist Crash As Possible Aggravated Assault](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/police-reopen-cyclist-crash-as-possible-aggravated-assault/) - NBC Los Angeles: Police Reopen Cyclist Crash as Possible Aggravated Assault Police officers witnessed a cyclist fall off her bike, contradicting reports of motorist road rage By Melissa Pamer and Angie Crouch | Thursday, Apr 12, 2012 Two LAPD officers witnessed a cyclist falling off her bike and severely hurting herself, contradicting her earlier story.
- [Killed While Cycling: Why So Few Fatal Bike Crashes Lead To Arrest In NYC](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/killed-while-cycling-why-so-few-fatal-bike-crashes-lead-to-arrest-in-nyc/) - Transportation Nation: Killed While Cycling: Why So Few Fatal Bike Crashes Lead to Arrest in NYC By Alex Goldmark | 04/08/2012 Last year, 21 cyclists died in vehicle crashes in New York City. But only two drivers were arrested and local district attorneys are hard pressed to cite convictions for cyclist deaths. Instead, they say,
- [Cyclist Susanna Schick Recovering After Alleged Road Rage](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclist-susanna-schick-recovering-after-alleged-road-rage/) - The LAist: Cyclist Susanna Schick Recovering After Alleged Road Rage Hit-and-Run, Family Probes Police Presence Updated information on Susanna Schick, the cyclist who became the victim of an alleged road rage attack in Downtown Los Angeles Friday night, brings both good and bad news to the case. Let's start with the positive. BikingInLA reports Schick's
- [Cyclists Decry Plan For Rumble Strips](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclists-decry-plan-for-rumble-strips/) - The San Jose Mercury News: Cyclists decry plan for rumble strips: Dozens turn out to oppose Caltrans proposal for Highway 1 strips By JASON HOPPIN -- Santa Cruz Sentinel Posted: 04/09/2012 SANTA CRUZ - More than 60 people turned out Monday night to air concerns about a proposal to put 10 miles of rumble strips
- [Cyclist Injured After Downtown Road Rage Incident, Friend Says](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclist-injured-after-downtown-road-rage-incident-friend-says/) - The Los Angeles Times: Cyclist injured after downtown road rage incident, friend says April 9, 2012 Members of the L.A. biking community expressed concern and outrage Monday after a popular cyclist became the victim of what they say was road rage in a bike lane just blocks from LAPD headquarters. Susanna Schick, 42, of Los
- [Road Rage Prompted Collision, Says Injured Cyclist](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/road-rage-prompted-collision-says-injured-cyclist/) - NBC Los Angeles: Road Rage Prompted Collision, Says Injured Cyclist Susanna Schick suffered a broken pelvis and several broken ribs after being hit by a car in downtown LA By Vanessa Paz, and Angie Crouch | Tuesday, Apr 10, 2012 Cyclist Susanna Schick said a car swerved into her bike lane, she yelled at the
- [Full Circle For Bikes In Beijing?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/full-circle-for-bikes-in-beijing/) - Chinadialogue: Full circle for bikes in Beijing? Olivia Boyd March 07, 2012 Shannon Bufton promotes two-wheeled travel as an aspirational pastime. New Chinese riders are as interested in bicycles as cool objects as they are in where cycling can take them, he tells Olivia Boyd. Australian bike enthusiast Shannon Bufton is the founder of Smarter
- [SF Allows Bikes Indoors, But Its Cycling Goal Is Elusive](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/sf-allows-bikes-indoors-but-its-cycling-goal-is-elusive/) - San Francisco Bay Guardian: SF allows bikes indoors, but its cycling goal is elusive 03.08.12 | Steven T. Jones | When the Board of Supervisors this week voted 9-2 to require commercial building owners to allow employees to bring their bicycles indoors while they work, ordinance sponsor Sup. John Avalos hailed the legislation as an
- [Dedicated Bike Lanes Or Shared-Use Markings?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/dedicated-bike-lanes-or-shared-use-markings/) - The Morning Call: Dedicated bike lanes or shared-use markings? By Dan Hartzell, Of The Morning Call March 9, 2012 Bike lanes may be good for bicycling, but are they safe for bicyclists? Road Warrior Dan Hartzell discussed the issue with two advocates as Allentown mulls replacing a motor-vehicle lane with a dedicated bike lane on
- [Brazil’s Bloody Bike Wars Drive National Protests](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/brazils-bloody-bike-wars-drive-national-protests/) - Bloomberg: Brazil’s Bloody Bike Wars Drive National Protests By Dom Phillips Mar 9, 2012 Juliana Dias's death, at first glance, wasn't particularly remarkable. She was killed on her bicycle by a bus on March 2 on Sao Paulo's most famous street, Avenida Paulista. But her death -- one of a reported five fatal road accidents
- [Cyclists At Center Of Bitter Debate Over Bike Lanes](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclists-at-center-of-bitter-debate-over-bike-lanes/) - WBUR & NPR: Cyclists At Center Of Bitter Debate Over Bike Lanes NPR STAFF April 5, 2012 Bike lanes accommodate cyclists and help with visibility, and some people view the lanes as a way to facilitate urban transportation. But sharing the road has its challenges. Drivers bristle at the thought of losing parking spaces, and
- [Was The Cyclist Who Killed A Pedestrian Reckless?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/was-the-cyclist-who-killed-a-pedestrian-reckless/) - The San Francisco Bay Guardian: Was the cyclist who killed a pedestrian reckless? 04.05.12 Steven T. Jones San Francisco's bicycling community is bracing for a backlash following the second recent case of a cyclist hitting and killing a pedestrian, particularly given a callous online posting by someone claiming to be the cyclist, whose 71-year-old victim
- [We Have Met The Enemy](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/we-have-met-the-enemy/) - Bicycling: We Have Met the Enemy In many cities and towns, the construction of new bike lanes faces vicious opposition—but the most tenacious obstacle is also the most surprising one By Matt Seaton ON THE BIKE PATH I like to use for my morning commute, the one that runs down Ninth Avenue in Manhattan, in
- [A New Détente In The 'War On Bikes'](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/a-new-detente-in-the-war-on-bikes/) - Treehugger: A New Détente in the 'War on Bikes' A.K. Streeter Transportation / Bikes April 9, 2012 This month's Bicycling Magazine lays out the state of the bike-lane battle that has been brewing in New York city since the Brooklyn neighborhood got lanes in the Park Slope area and a group of opposing citizens took
- [Cyclist Patrick Ytsma's Death Has Dark Irony](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclist-patrick-ytsmas-death-has-dark-irony/) - The Lehigh Valley News: Cyclist Patrick Ytsma's death has dark irony Paul Carpenter 6:02 p.m. EST, December 13, 2011 "Life is unfair," President John F. Kennedy said at a press conference on March 21, 1962, in the early stages of American involvement in the Vietnam War. JFK was responding to questions about the inequities of
- [More Cyclist Crackdown Promised By City Council In 2012](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/more-cyclist-crackdown-promised-by-city-council-in-2012/) - The Gothamist: More Cyclist Crackdown Promised By City Council In 2012 James Vacca, chair of the City Council Transportation Committee, says he will push through tough new safety rules for cyclists in 2012 and demand strict enforcement of the current laws. In an interview with CBS 2, Vacca says, "We’ve got to make it clear
- [Road Rage Bus Driver Faces Jail For Swerving In To Cyclist](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/road-rage-bus-driver-faces-jail-for-swerving-in-to-cyclist/) - Road.cc: Road rage bus driver faces jail for swerving in to cyclist Driver pleads guilty to GBH (with a bus) and dangerous driving by tony farrelly on January 5, 2012 A bus driver was yesterday warned by a judge in Bristol that he faced jail following a road rage incident in which he purposefully swerved
- [Make Streets Safe For Cyclists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/make-streets-safe-for-cyclists/) - The Boston Globe: Make streets safe for cyclists EDITORIAL | EDITORIAL | CAMBRIDGE’S DEADLY INTERSECTION January 09, 2012 THE TRAGIC collision of an 18-wheeler and a bicyclist that killed 23-year-old MIT graduate Phyo N. Kyaw in late December was the latest in a series of accidents at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Vassar Street
- [A New Four-Lane Superhighway To Be Built Only For Bikes](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/a-new-four-lane-superhighway-to-be-built-only-for-bikes/) - TreeHugger.com: A New Four-Lane Superhighway To Be Built Only For Bikes A.K. Streeter Transportation / Bikes January 16, 2012 If you want to find an unassuming place where bicycling is a way of life and nobody makes a big deal about it, head south. The south of Sweden, that is, where the small university town
- [How Safe Is Your Bike?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/how-safe-is-your-bike/) - The Coloradoan: How safe is your bike? As the number of Fort Collins bicycle thefts continues to rise year over year, many are asking ... Jan. 18, 2012 Written by David Young When John Eklund bought a Yeti mountain bike on Craigslist last year, he never thought he would be searching the same website a
- [Man Tackles Suspected Bicycle Thief Being Chased By Cops](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/man-tackles-suspected-bicycle-thief-being-chased-by-cops/) - The San Jose Mercury News: Man tackles suspected bicycle thief being chased by cops By Mark Gomez Posted: 02/08/2012 01:40:52 PM PST Updated: 02/08/2012 10:36:44 PM PST Carlos Babcock lost his primary mode of transportation one month ago when his Surly Long Haul Trucker bicycle was stolen off a bus at a busy downtown San
- [Montgomery City Council Passes 3-Foot Rule For Bicyclist's Safety](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/montgomery-city-council-passes-3-foot-rule-for-bicyclists-safety/) - The Montgomery Advertiser: Montgomery City Council passes 3-foot rule for bicyclist's safety Feb. 9, 2012 Written by Jill Nolin Next time you drive by someone who is on a bicycle, the city wants there to be a good three feet of space between your vehicle and your road mate. The Montgomery City Council unanimously passed
- [Sharrows Making Life Easier For Clarksville Cyclists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/sharrows-making-life-easier-for-clarksville-cyclists/) - The Leaf-Chronicle: Sharrows making life easier for Clarksville cyclists Motorists, riders learn to share road Feb. 9, 2012 Sharrows, the new markings on roads around downtown Clarksville indicating that the right lane should be shared with bicyclists, initially caused confusion for motorists, said Daniel Binkley, Clarksville’s project manager. “In the beginning ... people were concerned
- [Paris Gives Green Light To Trial Scheme To Allow Red Light Jumping Cyclists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/paris-gives-green-light-to-trial-scheme-to-allow-red-light-jumping-cyclists/) - Road.cc: Paris gives green light to trial scheme to allow red light jumping cyclists On this side of the Channel, Ken Livingstone says he'll introduce 'cyclist only' phases at junctions throughout London by Simon_MacMichael on February 10, 2012 Cyclists in an area of Paris are to be permitted to ride through some red lights in
- [Fort Collins Has Come A Long Way On Two Wheels](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/fort-collins-has-come-a-long-way-on-two-wheels/) - The Coloradoan: Fort Collins has come a long way on two wheels, and cycling momentum continues to build Feb. 12, 2012 Written by David Young Recently, it appeared Fort Collins’ cycling community came full circle as the city’s bicycle coordinator left to take a job in Davis, Calif. More than 30 years ago, Fort Collins’
- [Legislation Could Force Bicycles Off Roads In Some National Parks](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/legislation-could-force-bicycles-off-roads-in-some-national-parks/) - National Parks Traveler: Legislation Could Force Bicycles Off Roads In Some National Parks Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on November 21, 2011 Serious road cyclists do not often dally about when they're out for a ride, instead preferring to dance on the pedals at speeds of 20 mph and more. While they can easily do that
- [Distracted Driving 'Major Problem'](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/distracted-driving-major-problem/) - The New York Times: Distracted Driving 'Major Problem' By REUTERS Published: December 8, 2011 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Most U.S. motorists surveyed acknowledged few situations in which they would not use a cell phone or text while behind the wheel although they support measures to curb both practices, data released on Thursday by the Transportation Department
- [Relatives Of Cyclist Killed In Norfolk Crash Sue Officers](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/relatives-of-cyclist-killed-in-norfolk-crash-sue-officers/) - The Virginian-Pilot: Relatives of cyclist killed in Norfolk crash sue officers The estate of Donnell Worsley filed suit this week against two Norfolk police officers. By Louis Hansen The Virginian-Pilot © December 8, 2011 NORFOLK The family of a man killed after he was struck by a Norfolk police vehicle while riding his bike has
- [NTSB Recommends Ban On Driver Cell Phone Use](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/ntsb-recommends-ban-on-driver-cell-phone-use/) - The Los Angeles Times: NTSB recommends ban on driver cell phone use Associated Press December 13, 2011 States should ban all driver use of cell phones and other portable electronic devices, except in emergencies, the National Transportation Board said Tuesday. The recommendation, unanimously agreed to by the five-member board, applies to both hands-free and hand-held
- [Automobiles, Bikes And Pedestrians: Sharing Prospect Park’s Drives](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/automobiles-bikes-and-pedestrians-sharing-prospect-parks-drives/) - Patk Slope Patch: Automobiles, Bikes and Pedestrians: Sharing Prospect Park’s Drives At the Prospect Park Road Sharing Task Force meeting on Wednesday, community members said bicyclists in the park are out of control and cars should not be allowed on the drives. By Will Yakowicz November 18, 2011 Pedestrians and bicyclists, blaming each other for
- [More Koreans Taking To Two-Wheels](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/more-koreans-taking-to-two-wheels/) - AsiaOne: More Koreans taking to two-wheels The Korea Herald/Asia News Network Saturday, Nov 19, 2011 Im Sang-hyuk, 37, an oriental medicine doctor, has been cycling to work every day for the last eight years. "It's obviously cheaper, and I find it often faster," he said. Im commutes with his bike from his house in Sinjeong-dong,
- [Car-Bicycle Accidents Are A Troubling Trend](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/car-bicycle-accidents-are-a-troubling-trend/) - Florida Today: Mark DeCotis: Car-bicycle accidents are a troubling trend Nov. 20, 2011 Mark Decotis For the third time in seven months an experienced, elite-level Brevard County cyclist has been injured in a car-bicycle accident, and this time the consequences are much more serious. Viera’s Pete Carabetta, a multiple-time Ironman triathlete (2.4-mile swim, 112-mike bike,
- [Bike Safety Comes To The Boardwalk](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bike-safety-comes-to-the-boardwalk/) - Delaware Online: Bike safety comes to the boardwalk Delaware Greenways conducts workshop to talk about Rehoboth's options Nov. 20, 2011 Written by MOLLY MURRAY The News Journal Their day at the beach complete, Cindy Lovett and her husband strapped on their backpack chairs, climbed on their bikes and headed home along Lake Avenue in Rehoboth
- [McGinn: Lower Speed Limits Needed To Save Cyclists' Lives](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/mcginn-lower-speed-limits-needed-to-save-cyclists-lives/) - KOMO News Seattle: McGinn: Lower speed limits needed to save cyclists' lives By Michelle Esteban Published: Oct 16, 2011 SEATTLE - Mayor Mike McGinn is pushing a road safety initiative aimed at making Seattle streets safer for everyone - and that includes lowering speed limits in some neighborhoods. "We need to start think about each
- [MH Resident Found Guilty](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/mh-resident-found-guilty/) - The Gilroy Dispatch: MH resident found guilty Friday, October 21, 2011 By Michael Moore Morgan Hill resident Sandra Arlia left the courthouse in tears, surrounded by a crowd of family members and friends after the jury found her guilty of vehicular manslaughter Friday. The verdict was announced about 5 p.m., following four days of testimony
- [The GOP Hates Bikes](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/the-gop-hates-bikes/) - Mother Jones: The GOP Hates Bikes —By Stephanie Mencimer| Tue Oct. 25, 2011 Over the past few months, as Republicans have focused their attention on cutting what they see as wasteful government spending, they've zeroed in on a surprising new target: bicyclists, and the programs that serve them. The federal government spends about $40 billion
- [Respect The Road, And Each Other](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/respect-the-road-and-each-other/) - The Morgan Hill Times: Respect the road, and each other Tuesday, November 01, 2011 What do Bruce Finch, Rory Tomasello, Allen "Skip" Haughay and Marschelle Syverson have in common? They were all struck and killed by a motorist in the past three years. Two on bicycles, one on his horse and - oddly enough -
- [Sticker Campaign Urges Bike Safety](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/sticker-campaign-urges-bike-safety/) - The Coloradoan: Sticker campaign urges bike safety Nov. 2, 2011 Written by David Young It's not clear if a free sticker campaign to raise awareness about bicyclists is making the road safer, but it is making an imprint on more than a few vehicles' mirrors. Fort Collins Bike Co-op's "Watch for Bikes!" sticker campaign has
- [Prospect Park Volunteer In Coma After Being Struck By Cyclist](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/prospect-park-volunteer-in-coma-after-being-struck-by-cyclist/) - The Gothamist: Prospect Park Volunteer In Coma After Being Struck By Cyclist A 55-year-old Brooklyn woman is in a medically-induced coma at Kings County Hospital after she was run down by a racing cyclist in Prospect Park last week, A Walk in the Park reports. The FDNY confirms that Linda Cohen was struck by a
- [Put Bicycle Riders On Equal Footing With Cars](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/put-bicycle-riders-on-equal-footing-with-cars/) - The Portland Tribune: Put bicycle riders on equal footing with cars MY VIEW • Separate lanes for bikes? That might resolve some traffic conflicts BY VERN LUCE Nov 10, 2011 I read with interest Mia Birk’s exhortation of bicyclists and drivers to obey traffic laws and to ride/drive responsibly on city streets (Lawbreaking cyclists: the
- [Praise For Car Website's Article Showing Drivers How To Share The Road Safely With Cyclists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/praise-for-car-websites-article-showing-drivers-how-to-share-the-road-safely-with-cyclists/) - Road.cc: Praise for car website's article showing drivers how to share the road safely with cyclists Carbuzz article seeking to dispel 'us versus them' attitudes goes viral via social media by Simon_MacMichael on November 12, 2011 A motoring website, Carbuzz.co.uk, has won plaudits – as well as new followers – from cyclists after posting an
- [Tories Deflate Proposed Cycling Safety Law](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/tories-deflate-proposed-cycling-safety-law/) - Global News: Tories deflate proposed cycling safety law Rebecca Lindell, Global News : Monday, November 14, 2011 OTTAWA – The Conservative government is putting the brakes on a cycling safety bill that would see side guards made mandatory for transport trucks, saying it is up to provinces and cities to enact legislation. The bill, introduced
- [Cycling Deaths Spur Road Safety Review](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cycling-deaths-spur-road-safety-review/) - The Toronto Sun: Cycling deaths spur road safety review BY ANTONELLA ARTUSO ,QUEEN'S PARK BUREAU CHIEF MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2011 TORONTO - Ontario officials will review road safety following the horrific deaths of two female cyclists. Bob Chiarelli, the Ontario minister of transportation and infrastructure, said he will ask his officials to look at measures
- [Cyclists And Motorists Must Learn To Get Along](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclists-and-motorists-must-learn-to-get-along/) - The Globe and Mail: Cyclists and motorists must learn to get along MARCUS GEE | Columnist profile | E-mail From Tuesday's Globe and Mail Published Monday, Nov. 14, 2011 Since the death of Jenna Morrison, crushed by a truck as she rode her bike last week, cycling advocates have been pushing hard for practical measures
- [Cycling Safety Takes Centre Stage In Canada](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cycling-safety-takes-centre-stage-in-canada/) - Road.cc: Cycling safety takes centre stage in Canada after pregnant woman dragged to death under truck Nation's ruling Conservative Party rejects renewed calls for side guards, but more hope for action at local level by Simon_MacMichael on November 15, 2011 A female cyclist killed after being dragged underneath a lorry at a junction, hundreds of
- [Mississippi Man To Appeal Manslaughter Conviction In Death Of Dutch Bicyclist](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/mississippi-man-to-appeal-manslaughter-conviction-in-death-of-dutch-bicyclist/) - The Republic: Mississippi man to appeal manslaughter conviction in death of Dutch bicyclist THE ASSOCIATED PRESS November 15, 2011 JACKSON, Miss. — A Mississippi man will get a new attorney to handle his appeal of his conviction in the death of Dutch cyclist Esther Hageman on the Natchez Trace in Chickasaw County. The Northeast Mississippi
- [Fort Collins Strives To Reduce Bicycle Collisions](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/fort-collins-strives-to-reduce-bicycle-collisions/) - The Coloradoan: Fort Collins strives to reduce bicycle collisions Bike racks on ambulances accommodate crash victims Oct. 15, 2011 Bicycle crashes are so common in Fort Collins that ambulances are equipped with bike racks. About 22 percent of all severe and fatal traffic crashes in recent years involved a bicycle, and the cyclist most often
- [Stay Alert When Riding In Conflict Zones](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/stay-alert-when-riding-in-conflict-zones/) - The Coloradoan: Stay alert when riding in conflict zones Oct. 2, 2011 Wearing a helmet and staying in the bike lane won't protect you from crashes. Even in a bicycle-friendly community, there are plenty of built-in potential conflicts. So cyclists need to learn to recognize them so they can avoid the crashes. The three primary
- [First Annual LA County Bike Summit Explores Strategies For Healthy Communities](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/first-annual-la-county-bike-summit-explores-strategies-for-healthy-communities/) - Marketwatch: First Annual LA County Bike Summit Explores Strategies for Healthy Communities Elected Officials, City Staff and Bike Coalition Convene to Build Bike-Friendly Communities LONG BEACH, CA, Sep 29, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Los Angeles County officials and city staff will convene on September 30 for the first-ever Creating a Bicycle Friendly LA County
- [Long Beach Warns Bicyclists To Keep Off Sidewalks](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/long-beach-warns-bicyclists-to-keep-off-sidewalks/) - Press-Telegram: Long Beach warns bicyclists to keep off sidewalks By Kristopher Hanson, Staff Writer Posted: 08/29/2011 LONG BEACH - Authorities are warning bicyclists to steer clear of sidewalks in the city's four business districts to prevent collisions with pedestrians. The city has launched a "Walk It Or Lock It" campaign to inform bicyclists that riding
- [I'm The Good Driver, You're The Bad Driver](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/im-the-good-driver-youre-the-bad-driver/) - CNN: I'm the good driver, you're the bad driver By Katia Hetter, Special to CNN Mon August 22, 2011 (CNN) -- Katy Chamberlin says she's a better driver than most people she sees on the road. The San Francisco human resources specialist believes she's more observant than the average driver, noting that she's never caused
- [Princeton: Sharrows Being Installed In Princetons](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/princeton-sharrows-being-installed-in-princetons/) - The Princeton Packet: PRINCETON: Sharrows being installed in Princetons DATE POSTED: Monday, August 22, 2011 By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer Sharrows, or shared lane markings, are being installed this week on roadways in the two Princetons. The process began on Monday morning on Witherspoon Street in front of the Township Municipal Complex. The thermoplastic markings
- [Burlington Bicyclists Encouraged To Follow Rules](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/burlington-bicyclists-encouraged-to-follow-rules/) - Bulrington Free Press: Burlington bicyclists encouraged to follow rules Aug. 23, 2011 Written by Lynn Monty, Free Press Staff Writer Cyclist Jake Goss of Burlington glided toward the intersection of Pearl Street and North Winooski Avenue to a complete stop, just shy of the thick white crosswalk. The red light was long enough for Burlington
- [Streetsblog Los Angeles Examines Bike-Friendly Long Beach](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/streetsblog-los-angeles-examines-bike-friendly-long-beach/) - Long Beach Post: Streetsblog Los Angeles Examines Bike-Friendly Long Beach by Greggory Moore | 08.23.11 | Bicyclists in downtown Long Beach take their first official spin in the city's new protected bike paths on April 23, 2011, the day they were officially opened to the public. Photo by Richard Risemberg. Perhaps you've seen evidence of
- [Lexington Becoming More 'Bike-Friendly'](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/lexington-becoming-more-bike-friendly/) - WKYT: Lexington becoming more ‘bike-friendly’with safety improvements in for cyclists Tuesday, August 23, 2011 By Elizabeth Troutman KyForward Contributor Bike wheels reel and softly click under the Fifth Third Pavilion as a pack of riders glide toward Main Street. They snap the chin straps of their helmets and secure their water bottles as they spin
- [CSU Can Avoid Being A 'Chaos Box' For Cyclists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/csu-can-avoid-being-a-chaos-box-for-cyclists/) - The Coloradoan: CSU can avoid being a 'chaos box' for cyclists Sep. 4, 2011 Written by Rick Price, Ph.D., One of the bicycle handling and safety drills we do with elementary kids is called the chaos box. It teaches younger children why we have rules of the road. A chaos box involves the creation of a
- [New Laws Take Effect Requiring 3 Feet Between Cars And Bikes](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/new-laws-take-effect-requiring-3-feet-between-cars-and-bikes/) - Reno Gazette-Journal: As of Saturday, new laws take effect requiring 3 feet between cars and bikes Sep. 28, 2011 Written by LENITA POWERS Heads up, motorists. If you’re passing someone riding a bicycle, you’d better keep at least 3 feet away or — as of this Saturday — you’ll be breaking the law. Senate Bill
- [Cops Ticketing Dozens Of Cyclists Near Williamsburg Bridge Entrance In Brooklyn](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cops-ticketing-dozens-of-cyclists-near-williamsburg-bridge-entrance-in-brooklyn/) - The Gothamist: Cops Ticketing Dozens Of Cyclists Near Williamsburg Bridge Entrance In Brooklyn While the DOT is hard at work installing barriers at the bottom of the Williamsburg Bridgebike/pedestrian path in Manhattan, the NYPD is hard at work on the other side of the bridge writing tickets to cyclists. During yesterday's p.m. rush hour, a
- [Seattle Plans Side-Street Pathways For Cyclists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/seattle-plans-side-street-pathways-for-cyclists/) - The Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Seattle plans side-street pathways for cyclists Saturday, October 1, 2011 SEATTLE (AP) — New pathways for cyclists and pedestrians could be one result from Seattle's proposed new $60 annual car tab fee. The plan is to outfit a network of residential roads with speed bumps, landscaped curbs and narrower spaces for cars
- [A Critical Mess …. Uh En Masse](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/a-critical-mess-uh-en-masse/) - The Chicago Tribune: A critical mess …. uh en masse By Scott Rowan October 2, 2011 A homegrown organization of radicals took to the streets of Chicago en masse on Friday, affecting the end-of-the-week, end-of-the-month commute home for thousands of citizens and doing everything possible to disrupt the normal peace and enjoyment of another fall
- [University Of Minnesota Police Crackdown On Bicyclists Using Sidewalks](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/university-of-minnesota-police-crackdown-on-bicyclists-using-sidewalks/) - KTSP St. Paul: University of Minnesota Police Crackdown on Bicyclists Using Sidewalks University of Minnesota Police are cracking down on an increasingly common problem: cyclists using sidewalks instead of streets. Since school started last month, campus police have issued approximately 80 citations to biyclists riding in prohibited areas. That is double the number issued during
- [UES Community Board Discusses Cyclist Regulation](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/ues-community-board-discusses-cyclist-regulation/) - The Gothamist: Start Licensing Bicyclists: UES Community Board Discusses Cyclist Regulation After a taking a summer vacation, the anti-cyclist's favorite threat, cycling licenses and registration, returned to town last night at the Transportation Committee of the UES's Community Board 8, where aresolution "petitioning the city and state to require bicycle registration and some kind of
- [South Pasadena To Create 24 Miles Of Bikeways](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/south-pasadena-to-create-24-miles-of-bikeways/) - The Los Angeles Times: South Pasadena to create 24 miles of bikeways October 7, 2011 Every Monday Matt Theisen pedals from South Pasadena through the Arroyo Seco to his downtown Los Angeles internship. In the coming weeks, his route will become a little easier to ride. This month the city will begin creating 24 miles
- [Smart Growth's Dirty Little Secret](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/smart-growths-dirty-little-secret/) - Twin Cities Daily Planet: OPINION | Smart growth's dirty little secret: How dirty, how little, how secret? BY CONRAD DEFIEBRE, MINNESOTA 2020 October 09, 2011 It should surprise no one that the dirtiest air in the United States hovers over the densest cities, where gridlocked traffic and tall, tightly packed buildings emit more pollution per
- [Bicyclists, Motorists Must Share Road](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bicyclists-motorists-must-share-road/) - The Journal Review: Bicyclists, motorists must share road Posted: Saturday, August 20, 2011 Barry Lewis Riding a bike is a typical summertime pastime. However, without proper precautions it could turn into a nightmare. Such was the case about a week ago. Crawfordsville resident Nellie Thompson and her husband were driving west on Country Club Road
- [City Slams Bicyclist With $1,500 In Fines](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/city-slams-bicyclist-with-1500-in-fines/) - The New York Daily News: Off the chain! City slams bicyclist with $1,500 in fines for running red lights BY TANYANIKA SAMUELS DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER Sunday, August 21, 2011 Manhattan bicyclist Juan (JC) Rodriguez didn't learn his lesson after running his first red light. Or his second. But the third time may be the
- [More Bicyclists, More Safety Concerns In Canandaigua](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/more-bicyclists-more-safety-concerns-in-canandaigua/) - The Messenger Post: More bicyclists, more safety concerns in Canandaigua By Alysa Stryker, staff writer Messenger Post Posted Aug 08, 2011 Canandaigua, N.Y. — There may be more wheels on local roads, but a lot of them are propelled by people power, rather than horsepower. More and more people are now using bicycles to travel,
- [Cyclists: We Have Rights, Too](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclists-we-have-rights-too/) - WCTV: Cyclists: We Have Rights, Too In light of recent accidents involving bicycle riders, cyclists want to remind everyone on the road to be careful. Aug 9, 2011 Reporter: Lanetra Bennett Bicyclists continue their mission of fighting for their fair share of the roadway. Cyclists say they have rights, too. We've been reporting recently on
- [Safer Driving, Riding Could Save Cyclist Lives](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/safer-driving-riding-could-save-cyclist-lives/) - EncToday: Safer driving, riding could save cyclist lives August 10, 2011 12:00 AM Jane Moon Staff Writer With the escalating price of gas, other modes of transportation are becoming more appealing. A lack of a mass public transit system in the area makes bicycles seem like a wallet-friendly and an environmentally-friendly option. But as environmentally
- [Activists Applaud City Hall's Bike Plan](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/activists-applaud-city-halls-bike-plan/) - Santa Monica Daily Press: Activists applaud City Hall's bike plan By Ashley Archibald August 10, 2011 DOWNTOWN — Members of bike activist group Santa Monica Spoke got the first peek at City Hall's draft plan for bicycle facilities and improvements across the next two decades, and, for the most part, they seemed pleased. "It was
- [Marist Poll: New York's Love-Hate Relationship With Bike Lanes](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/marist-poll-new-yorks-love-hate-relationship-with-bike-lanes/) - The Los Angeles Times: Marist Poll: New York's love-hate relationship with bike lanes It doesn't take a Woody Allen movie to see that New Yorkers are a conflicted lot. Just look at the results of a new poll on locals' attitudes toward bike lanes, a passion of health-conscious Mayor Michael Bloomberg and his transportation commissioner,
- [Traffic Judge Proposes Violations For Bikers](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/traffic-judge-proposes-violations-for-bikers/) - The Philadelphia Daily News: Traffic judge proposes violations for bikers BY CHRIS BRENNAN Philadelphia Daily News AS THE NUMBER of traffic tickets plummets in the city, the Philadelphia Traffic Court president judge is eyeing a new group for moving violations. Make city bicyclists register their bikes, cite them for moving violations such as riding on
- [Toronto's Removal Of Bike Lanes Marks Opening Salvo In 'War On Cycling'](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/torontos-removal-of-bike-lanes-marks-opening-salvo-in-war-on-cycling/) - The Guardian: Toronto's removal of bike lanes marks opening salvo in 'war on cycling' Mayor of Toronto is doing little to diminish tensions between cyclists, pedestrians and drivers Toronto hit the news recently, with proposed budget cuts that may affect the city's libraries, police and public transit. The city councillor Doug Ford even made international
- [Bike Culture On The Move In Beaufort: Are Bike Lanes Coming Next?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bike-culture-on-the-move-in-beaufort-are-bike-lanes-coming-next/) - The Digitel Beaufort: Bike culture on the move in Beaufort: Are bike lanes coming next? Well not exactly. The city is taking on painting markings on some roads to remind people that they need to share their lane with cyclists. But for Beaufort, this is very much a start, and echoes a string of recent
- [Cyclists In Dare County Urge Motorists To Share Road](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclists-in-dare-county-urge-motorists-to-share-road/) - The Virginian-Pilot: Cyclists in Dare County urge motorists to share road By Erin James The Virginian-Pilot © August 14, 2011 KILL DEVIL HILLS, N.C. Tension between bicyclists and motorists is on the rise this summer, say some cycling enthusiasts who are urging fellow cyclists and hurried drivers to share the pavement. Kill Devil Hills resident
- [Their View: Bicyclists Are Responsible Partners On The Road](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/their-view-bicyclists-are-responsible-partners-on-the-road/) - Silver City Sun-News: Their View: Bicyclists are responsible partners on the road Trina Witter, Cindy Robbins, Ellen Castello and Chris Brow / For the Sun-News Posted: 08/14/2011 Las Cruces recently received a Bronze level Bicycle Friendly Community award from the League of American Bicyclists in recognition of its efforts to improve road conditions, encourage bike
- [L.A. Is Backing Its Cyclists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/la-is-backing-its-cyclists/) - The Los Angeles times: L.A. is backing its cyclists A recently approved ordinance gives bikers a new way to strike back at aggressive drivers. So motorists, think twice about attacking pedal pushers. July 22, 2011 L.A. City Councilman Bill Rosendahl says he was inspired to introduce a groundbreaking anti-harassment ordinance for bicyclists after attending a
- [Despite Designated Bike Lanes, Many Motorists Still Oblivious](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/despite-designated-bike-lanes-many-motorists-still-oblivious/) - The Chicago Tribune: Despite designated bike lanes, many motorists still oblivious By Julie Deardorff July 31, 2011 My 6-year-old was recently "doored" by a parked car while riding his tiny two-wheeler beside me in a designated bike lane in downtown Evanston. It was a classic low-speed collision: The instant we rolled past, the driver flung
- [Vancouver Mayor May Pay The Political Price For Bike Lanes](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/vancouver-mayor-may-pay-the-political-price-for-bike-lanes/) - The Globe and Mail: Vancouver mayor may pay the political price for bike lanes MARK HUME VANCOUVER— From Monday's Globe and Mail Published Sunday, Jul. 31, 2011 8:16PM EDT When Mayor Gregor Robertson brought separated bike lanes to the downtown core last year, he initiated a change that over the long run will have a
- [Our View: Bicyclists Have A Right To The Road; Drivers Have Responsibility To Share](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/our-view-bicyclists-have-a-right-to-the-road-drivers-have-responsibility-to-share/) - The Duluth News Tribune: Our view: Bicyclists have a right to the road; drivers have responsibility to share Tensions between motorists and bicyclists — and their growing inability to share Duluth’s oft-narrow, sometimes-clogged streets — have been building for at least a couple of years. Then Ryan Bennett’s letter to the editor dropped. “Cyclists need
- [Bikers Say New Georgia Biker Law Raises Awareness](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bikers-say-new-georgia-biker-law-raises-awareness/) - WJBF Augusta, GA: Bikers Say New Georgia Biker Law Raises Awareness By: ARCHITH SESHADRI Published: August 01, 2011 Augusta, GA -- One man is dead after an early morning bicycle accident. It happened a little after 6:30 a.m. on the 3800 block of Belair Road, near Wrightsboro road. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is still
- [Driver Who Allegedly Ran Down Bicyclists In San Francisco Will Enter Insanity Plea](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/driver-who-allegedly-ran-down-bicyclists-in-san-francisco-will-enter-insanity-plea/) - The San Francisco Examiner: Driver who allegedly ran down bicyclists in San Francisco will enter insanity plea By: Ari Burack | Examiner Staff Writer | 08/03/11 Hours before the driver of an SUV apparently gunned his engine and drove into oncoming traffic to mow down four bicyclists, the man was ejected from the airport for
- ['Carmageddon' Should Inspire Cyclists And Drivers To Get Along](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/carmageddon-should-inspire-cyclists-and-drivers-to-get-along/) - The Los Angeles Times: 'Carmageddon' should inspire cyclists and drivers to get along July 15, 2011 | 1:16 pm One upshot from this weekend's "Carmageddon" fiasco is that it might inspire people to buy a scooter or ride a bike, two modes of transportation that are better for commuters, roads conditions and the environment. Editorial
- [Fewer Pedestrians, Cyclists Hurt In 2010](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/fewer-pedestrians-cyclists-hurt-in-2010/) - The Toronto Sun: Fewer pedestrians, cyclists hurt in 2010 BY IAN ROBERTSON ,TORONTO SUN FIRST POSTED: TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2011 6:56:17 EDT PM TORONTO - Fewer pedestrians and cyclists were injured between 2009 and last year, but more motorists were hurt, according to a Toronto Police Services Board report. And despite 2,132 pedestrians being hurt
- [Police: 1 Of 2 Suspected In Knocking Over Bicyclist Arrested](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/police-1-of-2-suspected-in-knocking-over-bicyclist-arrested/) - KOMO Seattle: Police: 1 of 2 suspected in knocking over bicyclist arrested By KOMO Staff Published: Jul 20, 2011 at 2:11 PM PDT Last Updated: Jul 21, 2011 at 7:28 AM PDT TACOMA, Wash. -- One of two 20-year-old men wanted in the assault of a cyclist on July 2 has been arrested, Pierce County
- [Learning How To Share The Road On Two Wheels](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/learning-how-to-share-the-road-on-two-wheels/) - Santa Monica Daily Press: Learning how to share the road on two wheels By Ashley Archibald July 20, 2011 CITYWIDE — If you think the roads in Los Angeles are congested, you haven't seen sidewalks, beach paths and other alternative transportation byways in Santa Monica during summer. The city has a medium-sized population hovering around
- [Brevard Fighting For Bicycle Access](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/brevard-fighting-for-bicycle-access/) - Florida Today: Brevard fighting for bicycle access Pineda Causeway proposed 8:43 PM, Jul. 24, 2011 | 30 Comments Written by RICK NEALE FLORIDA TODAY Though the proposal died this spring in Tallahassee, Brevard County leaders keep pushing the pedals to try to allow bicycles on the Pineda Causeway. The Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization has
- [Cycle Safely This Summer](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cycle-safely-this-summer/) - Global Saskatoon: Cycle safely this summer Tuesday, July 26, 2011 Bicycling is a great mode of transportation. Not only is it part of a healthy lifestyle, but cycling also contributes to a greener environment. However, as a cyclist, you are considered a vulnerable road user, and you must be aware of your surroundings at all
- [Tucson Looking To Extend Bicycle Friendly Features Across Town](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/tucson-looking-to-extend-bicycle-friendly-features-across-town/) - Fox11AZ.com: Tucson looking to extend bicycle friendly features across town fox11az.com Posted on July 26, 2011 TUCSON, Ariz. -- Tucson is once again being noted as one of the nation's most bicycle friendly cities. A recent USA Today article cited the "sweeping views" from the Old Pueblo's cycling paths. The west end of the University
- [Don't Steer Clear When Signs Of Pain Persist In Bike-Related Falls, Says Expert](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/dont-steer-clear-when-signs-of-pain-persist-in-bike-related-falls-says-expert/) - Winnipeg Free Press: Don't steer clear when signs of pain persist in bike-related falls, says expert By: Lauren La Rose, The Canadian Press Posted: 07/26/2011 3:16 PM TORONTO - As the bicycle veered toward the curb, his feet firmly clipped to the pedals, Alfred Pietrowski could do little else but brace for impact. "You have
- [Cyclists And Motorists Can Coexist Peacefully In Vancouver](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclists-and-motorists-can-coexist-peacefully-in-vancouver/) - Straight.com: Cyclists and motorists can coexist peacefully in Vancouver By Ted Laturnus, July 27, 2011 In May, I attended a conference in Vancouver called Changing Lanes. Organized by the Canadian Automobile Association, it was intended to bring cyclists, motorists, decision makers, and anyone else interested together in an effort to address the growing popularity of
- [Bicyclists Offer Iowa An Economic Boost](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bicyclists-offer-iowa-an-economic-boost/) - The Des Moines Register: Bicyclists offer Iowa an economic boost Jul. 28, 2011 This week, eyes will turn to the 8,000 to 10,000 (who knows for sure?) bicyclists and supporters who have descended on Iowa to participate in RAGBRAI. For one week, bike tourism grabs our attention as Iowans and visitors from around the world
- [More Cyclists Hit City Streets, With New Yorkers' Approval](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/more-cyclists-hit-city-streets-with-new-yorkers-approval/) - AM New York: More cyclists hit city streets, with New Yorkers' approval Though drivers may hate them, bike lanes are a resounding hit with cyclists, whose ranks have swelled 14 percent on city streets since last year, the city announced Thursday. The announcement coincided with a new Quinnipiac Poll finding that 59 percent of city
- [Pleasanton Is First In Nation Using Microwave Technology To Protect Cyclists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/pleasanton-is-first-in-nation-using-microwave-technology-to-protect-cyclists/) - The Oakland Tribune: Pleasanton is first in nation using microwave technology to protect cyclists By Robert Jordan Contra Costa Times Posted: 07/31/2011 PLEASANTON -- When it comes to protecting its pedal-powered residents with technology, Pleasanton has outpaced even its more recognized bicycle-friendly counterparts, Berkeley and Davis. Pleasanton is the only city in the nation using
- [Couple Harassed While Biking, Blamed By SFPD](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/couple-harassed-while-biking-blamed-by-sfpd/) - SF Streetsblog: Nightmare on Oak Street: Couple Harassed While Biking, Blamed By SFPD by Aaron Bialick On their ride home from a Valentine’s Day dinner, Ian Long and Johanna Weaver were harassed by an angry driver and allegedly threatened by a police officer who didn’t want to hear their story. Long and Weaver were riding
- [The Biking Boom Breeds Discontent](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/the-biking-boom-breeds-discontent/) - The New York Times: The Biking Boom Breeds Discontent By JOHN COLLINS RUDOLF Biking is booming in New York City, with the number of daily cyclists rising to an average of 236,000 in 2009, up 26 percent from 2008, according to statistics compiled by Transportation Alternatives, a pro-biking nonprofit group. Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and
- [Mayor Peddles Bike Safety](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/mayor-peddles-bike-safety/) - Tampa Bay Online: Mayor peddles bike safety By NEIL JOHNSON | The Tampa Tribune Published: May 20, 2011 TAMPA -- In a region that's been dangerous for bicycle riders, Tampa's mayor pedaled to work Thursday to stress how motorists and bicyclist can co-exist on the roadways. Mayor Bob Buckhorn and about 20 other riders tooled
- [Dissidents In The City Of Cyclists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/dissidents-in-the-city-of-cyclists/) - The Copenhagen Post: Dissidents in the City of Cyclists WEDNESDAY, 01 JUNE 2011 21:20 JENNIFER BULEY FOCUS ON Have city planners gone overboard with the ambition to be “the city of cyclists”? New bicycle bridges soaring over the inner harbour and linking the city centre, Christianshavn and the Opera. Plans for 26 suburban ‘bicycle superhighways’
- [Los Angeles Needs An Attitude Adjustment Regarding Bicyclists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/los-angeles-needs-an-attitude-adjustment-regarding-bicyclists/) - The Los Angeles Times: Los Angeles needs an attitude adjustment regarding bicyclists Bicyclists in Los Angeles are a part of our communities and have as much right to the roadways as cars. It's time Angelenos recognize that — for everyone's safety. By Hector Tobar July 8, 2011 In the beginning, there was Ma' Bell, Muff,
- [Boston Looks To Make City Safer For Bicycles](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/boston-looks-to-make-city-safer-for-bicycles/) - The Boston Globe: Boston looks to make city safer for bicycles Police up patrols ahead of Hubway July 14, 2011|By Martine Powers, Globe Correspondent With a bike-sharing program soon to roll into Boston, police are preparing to stand sentinel at intersections across the city known to be flashpoints for unfortunate encounters between bicycles and cars.
- [Make Boston Bicycle-Free](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/make-boston-bicycle-free/) - The Boston Globe: Make Boston bicycle-free BRIAN MCGRORY July 15, 2011|By Brian McGrory, Globe Columnist As Mayor Tom Menino prepares to roll out an ambitious bicycle-sharing program on the streets of our great city this month, offering hundreds of bikes for short-term rental all across town, I might urge him to go in a slightly
- [Bicycle-Friendly Vision Slowly Becoming Reality](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bicycle-friendly-vision-slowly-becoming-reality/) - Asheville Citizen-Times: Bicycle-friendly vision slowly becoming reality MAY 17, 2010 Western North Carolina has become a destination for bicyclists eager to take in the Blue Ridge Parkway vistas or go off trail on mountain bikes in Bent Creek or Mills River. Cycling is popular recreation for many on the weekends, but Asheville is slowly transforming
- [Pushing Pedals: Bike To Work Day Events Aim To Put More Cyclists On Memphis Streets](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/pushing-pedals-bike-to-work-day-events-aim-to-put-more-cyclists-on-memphis-streets/) - The Commercial Appeal: Pushing Pedals: Bike to work day events aim to put more cyclists on Memphis streets By Barbara Bradley Posted May 9, 2010 at 12:05 a.m. Dawn Vinson, 36, wears a dress and high heels as she pedals politely Downtown on her old Huffy cruiser. She may not be a lean, mean biking
- [Madison Avenue Bike Lane Plan Has People Pedaling Up A Storm](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/madison-avenue-bike-lane-plan-has-people-pedaling-up-a-storm/) - WREG Memphis: Madison Avenue Bike Lane Plan Has People Pedaling Up a Storm FAST FACTS: Madison Avenue is one of several streets with plans for potential bike lanes. Business owners said it would decrease business traffic. Cyclists said it's imperative for safety reasons. natasha.chen@wreg.com (Memphis 2/16/11) Business owners sparred with cyclists at a Wednesday night
- [Edinburg Ordinance Requires Safe Passing On Road](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/edinburg-ordinance-requires-safe-passing-on-road/) - The Monitor: Edinburg ordinance requires safe passing on road February 16, 2011 9:29 PM Jared Janes The Monitor EDINBURG — On his latest lengthy trips he’s taken around Hidalgo County, avid cyclist Ramon Hermida has noticed drivers taking a more cautious and courteous approach to him and others on bicycles. He’s hopeful an ordinance approved
- ['Vulnerable User' Law Would Protect Bicyclists, Pedestrians](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/vulnerable-user-law-would-protect-bicyclists-pedestrians/) - The St. Petersburg Times: 'Vulnerable user' law would protect bicyclists, pedestrians Dan DeWitt, Times Columnist In Print: Friday, February 18, 2011 This seems like a natural for the most lethal state in the country for walkers and cyclists — a "vulnerable user" law. I received an e-mail on this subject in response to Sunday's column
- [Sharing The Road: Bicyclists, Bikers And Motorists Have Same Rights And Duties Under Traffic Laws](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/sharing-the-road-bicyclists-bikers-and-motorists-have-same-rights-and-duties-under-traffic-laws/) - The Orlando Sentinel: Sharing the Road: Bicyclists, bikers and motorists have same rights and duties under traffic laws A common misconception is that bicyclists do not have the right to ride in the middle of a traffic lane for their safety. May 16, 2011 Robin Henningsen-Bruce has suffered bicyclists' and motorists' ignorance of Florida's traffic
- [Bicycling Trend Wheels Downtown](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bicycling-trend-wheels-downtown/) - The Nevada Sagebrush: Bicycling Trend Wheels Downtown New bike lanes show emerging partnership between cyclists and the city The trend of bicycling in Reno has gained momentum recently, and the city is steering it in the right direction. Additional bicycle lanes and organizations such as the Reno Bike Project are helping citizens become more acquainted
- [A Sixth Bicyclist Is Killed In Tampa In A Collision Involving Three Cars](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/a-sixth-bicyclist-is-killed-in-tampa-in-a-collision-involving-three-cars/) - The St. Petersburg Times: A sixth bicyclist is killed in Tampa in a collision involving three cars By Jessica Vander Velde and Justin George, Times Staff Writers In Print: Saturday, October 2, 2010 Area cyclists were preparing for a vigil to honor those killed in a two-month wave of fatalities when they got the word:
- [Census Says Fort Collins Is A Cycling City](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/census-says-fort-collins-is-a-cycling-city/) - The Coloradoan: Census says Fort Collins is a cycling city BY BOBBY MAGILL • BOBBYMAGILL@COLORADOAN.COM • OCTOBER 3, 2010 Fort Collins isn’t Boulder when it comes to the popularity of biking to work, but it’s close. It’s so close that Fort Collins now ranks third in the nation for the percentage of its workers who
- [Dallas Jogger Hit By Bicycle On Katy Trail Dies](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/dallas-jogger-hit-by-bicycle-on-katy-trail-dies/) - The Dallas Morning News: Dallas jogger hit by bicycle on Katy Trail dies 09:12 AM CDT on Monday, October 4, 2010 From Staff Reports A Dallas jogger who was severely injured in a collision with a bicyclist on the Katy Trail last week died Sunday, according to the Dallas County medical examiner’s office. Lauren Huddleston,
- [Pedestrians, Cyclists Hope To Find Unity In Safer Katy Trail After Jogger's Fatal Collision](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/pedestrians-cyclists-hope-to-find-unity-in-safer-katy-trail-after-joggers-fatal-collision/) - The Dallas Morning News: Pedestrians, cyclists hope to find unity in safer Katy Trail after jogger's fatal collision 12:00 AM CDT on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 By DAVID FLICK and MARC RAMIREZ / The Dallas Morning News The Katy Trail is a hotspot for pedestrians and cyclists at a range of speeds. The Friends of
- [Get Rolling With Some Solutions](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/get-rolling-with-some-solutions/) - The Augusta Chronicle: Get rolling with some solutions Collision underscores pressing need to better accommodate bicyclists Augusta Chronicle Editorial Staff Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010 The family of the driver who critically injured a bicyclist Friday evening says praying for the cyclist is "all we can do." Well, it's not all the community can do. The
- [Bicycle Crash Sparks Debate](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bicycle-crash-sparks-debate/) - The Augusta Chronicle: Bicycle crash sparks debate Cyclist remains in critical condition from collision By Kyle Martin Staff Writer Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010 Simmering tension over sharing the road has boiled over since an SUV struck five bicyclists and critically injured one rider Friday. The online reaction was swift, and comments on www.augustachronicle.com illustrate the
- [Getting Dead Serious About Bicycling](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/getting-dead-serious-about-bicycling/) - The Tampa Tribune: Getting dead serious about bicycling Published: October 6, 2010 If a white bicycle memorial had been set up on the roadside for every bicyclist who has been killed, and similarly a ghostly white mannequin placed where every pedestrian has died, all of us living here might begin to recognize the outrageous toll
- [Legal Issues Remain After Cyclist Dies](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/legal-issues-remain-after-cyclist-dies/) - The Augusta Chronicle: Legal issues remain after cyclist dies By Bianca Cain Staff Monday, Feb. 7, 2011 Cycling, rowing and wakeboarding were things he loved, but Anna was the apple of his eye. Matthew Burke and his wife, Bonnie, looked forward to watching Anna grow up together. Before she turned 1, though, the couple's dream
- [Penalty For Killing Bicyclist Is Inadequate](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/penalty-for-killing-bicyclist-is-inadequate/) - The St. Petersburg Times: Penalty for killing bicyclist is inadequate By Dan DeWitt, Times Columnist In Print: Sunday, February 13, 2011 Everybody seems to agree that Brad Ash was a good guy — a counselor for troubled teenagers, a high school special education teacher and, starting in 2009, a math teacher at Pasco Middle School.
- [Rockwell Man Charged With Hitting Cyclists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/rockwell-man-charged-with-hitting-cyclists/) - The Salisbury Post: Rockwell man charged with hitting cyclists Friday, May 21, 2010 12:00 AM By Emily Ford eford@salisburypost.com Chris Harkey watched from his bike as a Nissan Pathfinder swerved into a group of cyclists including his wife Wednesday evening near Gold Hill in Cabarrus County. About 50 yards from the collision on St. Stephen's
- [Cyclist Jumped Red Light Before Fatal Collision](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclist-jumped-red-light-before-fatal-collision/) - This Is Exeter: Cyclist jumped red light before fatal collision CITY cyclist Lee Squire paid with his life when he rode into the path of a van after he jumped a red light, an inquest has been told. The single and unemployed 29-year-old suffered multiple injuries to his head and limbs in the accident at
- [Coalition Urges Safety Measures After Bicycle Fatalities Increase](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/coalition-urges-safety-measures-after-bicycle-fatalities-increase/) - The Kennett Paper: Coalition urges safety measures after bicycle fatalities increase Published: Wednesday, June 02, 2010 By Rich Hoffman Bicyclist fatalities in Pennsylvania doubled last year over 2008, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Chester County had none last year and only one since 2001. According to PennDOT, 16 bicyclists were killed in the
- [Driver Targets Cyclists During Hit And Run Rampage](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/driver-targets-cyclists-during-hit-and-run-rampage/) - SFist: Driver Targets Cyclists During Hit and Run Rampage Photo: Troy Holden Police say that a driver targeting cyclists injured four people in the Mission and Potrero districts on Wednesday night. A male driver allegedly went after cyclists in four different locations in San Francisco: "in the 2700 block of Harrison Street, the 2800 block
- [Injured Cyclist Gets Driving Ban For Breaking Red Light](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/injured-cyclist-gets-driving-ban-for-breaking-red-light/) - The Independent: Injured cyclist gets driving ban for breaking red light Sunday, 20 June 2010 A cyclist who broke a red light and seriously injured himself when he smashed into a car has been banned from driving a car for a year, in a ruling described as “highly unusual” by the author of the acknowledged
- [City: Cyclists Continue To Improve Asheville's Bike Access](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/city-cyclists-continue-to-improve-ashevilles-bike-access/) - Asheville Citizen-Times: City: Cyclists continue to improve Asheville's bike access STAFF REPORTS • AUGUST 27, 2010 ASHEVILLE — From a City of Asheville news release: Participation from bike community continues to improve Asheville's bike access The City of Asheville's Comprehensive Bicycle Plan was adopted by Asheville City Council in 2008 after extensive involvement by the
- [St. Petersburg Police Ticket 16 Bicyclists As Safety Campaign Begins](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/st-petersburg-police-ticket-16-bicyclists-as-safety-campaign-begins/) - The St. Petersburg Times: St. Petersburg police ticket 16 bicyclists as safety campaign begins By Andy Boyle, Times Staff Writer In Print: Saturday, August 28, 2010 ST. PETERSBURG — Kimberly Cooper had a question for the mayor. During a breakfast meet-and-greet this week, she pressed Mayor Bill Foster on what he was going to do
- [Another Quebec Cyclist Killed On Highway](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/another-quebec-cyclist-killed-on-highway/) - The Globe and Mail: Another Quebec cyclist killed on highway 57-year-old man is dead after being struck by a car 90 kilometres northwest of Montreal; accident comes just days after three cyclists killed, three injured Val-Morin, Que. — The Canadian Press Published on Sunday, May. 16, 2010 11:49AM EDT Last updated on Sunday, May. 16,
- [Cyclist Injured By Cup Of Ice Pitched By Motorist](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclist-injured-by-cup-of-ice-pitched-by-motorist/) - The Newark Advocate: Cyclist injured by cup of ice pitched by motorist BY JESSIE BALMERT • ADVOCATE REPORTER • MAY 17, 2010 LIBERTY TOWNSHIP — A pleasant bicycle ride through the county turned dangerous after aggravated motorists threw full soft-drink cups out their window, knocking a Worthington woman off her bike. Sara Abele, 29, said
- [Ride of Silence Raises Awareness of Bicycle Safety in Wichita](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/ride-of-silence-raises-awareness-of-bicycle-safety-in-wichita/) - KWCH Wichita: Ride of Silence Raises Awareness of Bicycle Safety in Wichita Posted: May 19, 2010 7:53 PM By Michael Schwanke (WICHITA, Kan.) Stories of bad accidents and even death are not uncommon among the Oz Bicycle Club of Wichita. "I was hit by a truck from behind. He was estimated going 50 miles per
- [Cyclists Seek Law To Make Room](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclists-seek-law-to-make-room/) - The Stratford Beacon Herald: Cyclists seek law to make room Posted By ANTONELLA ARTUSO QMI AGENCY Posted 10 hours ago Cycling advocates are calling for a new Ontario law that would penalize drivers who get too close. NDP MPP Cheri DiNovo introduced a private member's bill Tuesday that would allow police to lay charges if
- [Huntsville Cyclists Participate In Global Ride Of Silence](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/huntsville-cyclists-participate-in-global-ride-of-silence/) - WHNT News: Huntsville Cyclists Participate in Global Ride of Silence Clarissa StephensAnchor/Reporter 9:44 PM CDT, May 19, 2010 It's been nearly two weeks since the Huntsville bicycling community lost one of their own. Sharon Bayler was killed when a truck hit her from behind while she was riding in Lincoln County, Tennessee. On Wednesday at
- [Cyclist Killed In Oakland After Being Pinned Under Bus](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclist-killed-in-oakland-after-being-pinned-under-bus/) - Inside Bay Area: Cyclist killed in Oakland after being pinned under bus By Kristin Bender Oakland Tribune Posted: 05/19/2010 06:42:37 PM PDT Updated: 05/19/2010 07:49:45 PM PDT OAKLAND — A bicyclist died this afternoon after being pinned under an AC Transit bus on MacArthur Boulevard in East Oakland, a bus line spokesman said. The name
- [Md. Bicyclists Injured By Tacks On Race Route](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/md-bicyclists-injured-by-tacks-on-race-route/) - WJZ.com: Md. Bicyclists Injured By Tacks On Race Route Reporting Andrea Fujii LEONARDTOWN, Md. (WJZ) - More than 20 cyclists in Sunday's Leonardtown bike race crashed because someone intentionally put tacks on the ground. It was a tack attack in St. Mary's County. The sheriff's department is searching for someone who sabotaged a bike race.
- [Man Charged With Homicide In '09 Cyclist Case](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/man-charged-with-homicide-in-09-cyclist-case/) - The Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Man charged with homicide in '09 cyclist case Suspect to be arraigned May 27 By CASEY MCNERTHNEY SEATTLEPI.COM STAFF A man who police say hit and killed a cyclist with his Porsche 944 last summer was charged Friday with vehicular homicide. John Dempsey Morris, 27, could face 15 to 20 months in
- [City Considers Ban On Cyclists In Industrial Areas](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/city-considers-ban-on-cyclists-in-industrial-areas/) - KRIS Corpus Christi: CITY CONSIDERS BAN ON CYCLISTS IN INDUSTRIAL AREAS By Janine Reyes PHOTOS VIDEO Posted: May 18, 2010 2:31 PM Updated: May 19, 2010 2:49 AM CORPUS CHRISTI- As the city takes another step towards a safe passing ordinance to give bicyclists more room on the road, the Traffic Engineering Department is looking
- [Local Cyclist Recovering After Collision With Coyote On Rio Grande Trail](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/local-cyclist-recovering-after-collision-with-coyote-on-rio-grande-trail/) - The Glenwood Springs Post independent: Local cyclist recovering after collision with coyote on Rio Grande Trail ASPEN, Colorado — Aspen Highlands ski patroller and mountaineer Bob Sloezen has stood on the summit of Mount Everest. Now, he can add a new tale to his collection of outdoor adventure stories. Sloezen, a.k.a “Sloman,” was bicycling on
- [License To Ride (A Bike)](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/license-to-ride-a-bike/) - License to Ride (a bike) AMONG THE FIRST THINGS ON THE NEW CITY COUNCIL'S AGENDA: AN ORDINANCE THAT WOULD INCREASE BIKE REGISTRATIONS FIVEFOLD. BUT WHO WOULD HAVE TO PAY THE FEE — AND WHERE THE MONEY WOULD GO — REMAINS UNCLEAR. BY ALEX WOODWARD A proposed ordinance would require New Orleans bicyclists to register their
- [Woman Who Killed Cyclists Denied Parole](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/woman-who-killed-cyclists-denied-parole/) - Colorado Springs Gazette: Woman who killed cyclists denied parole May 12, 2010 5:13 PM JOHN C. ENSSLIN THE GAZETTE A woman sentenced to three years in prison for killing two bicyclists in Colorado Springs lost her first bid at parole Wednesday. A state parole panel turned down the request from Barbara Thomas, 65, following a
- [Three Quebec Cyclists Die In Accident Involving Pickup](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/three-quebec-cyclists-die-in-accident-involving-pickup/) - The Globe and Mail: Three Quebec cyclists die in accident involving pickup THE CANADIAN PRESS | Police examine the scene where a pickup truck struck a group of cyclists on May 14, 2010, in Rougemont, Quebec, south of Montreal. Alcohol not deemed a factor after six members of Montreal cycling club were hit on rural
- [Spate Of Cycling Deaths Sparks Fear In Quebec’s Commuter Culture](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/spate-of-cycling-deaths-sparks-fear-in-quebecs-commuter-culture/) - The Globe and Mail: Spate of cycling deaths sparks fear in Quebec’s commuter culture Crash on rural highway in Laurentians is latest death to put a noticeable chill on bike traffic in the province Published on Sunday, May. 16, 2010 11:09PM EDT Last updated on Sunday, May. 16, 2010 11:11PM EDT Cyclists in Canada’s most
- [Number Of People Biking To Work Up, But Still Rare](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/number-of-people-biking-to-work-up-but-still-rare/) - Dayton Daily News: Number of people biking to work up, but still rare By Ken McCall, Staff Writer Updated 2:35 AM Sunday, May 16, 2010 Every weekday morning, Mike Williams checks the weather as he gets ready for his commute from Huber Heights to his job in downtown Dayton. It’s not really clear why, though.
- [Cyclists Legs 'Severed'](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclists-legs-severed/) - IOL South Africa: Cyclists legs 'severed' March 08 2010 at 03:22PM By Natasha Prince Staff Reporter Three cyclists have been killed and another is recovering in hospital after a bakkie ploughed into them as they rode along the R62 near Oudtshoorn this morning. It is believed that the bakkie was trying to overtake a truck
- [Call For Bicycles To Be Licensed](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/call-for-bicycles-to-be-licensed/) - iomtoday: Call for bicycles to be licensed REVOLUTIONARY PLAN: Castletown Commissioner Kevin Weir wants all bicycles to be licensed Published Date: 08 March 2010 By MEL WRIGHT South News reporter ALL bicycles ridden by those over 16 should be licenced, Castletown Commissioners believe. The local authority considered a letter from the Department of Transport regarding
- ['I Escaped Death Today'](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/i-escaped-death-today/) - Independent Online: 'I escaped death today' March 09 2010 at 12:23PM Get IOL on your By Clayton Barnes Staff Writer Oudtshoorn's cycling fraternity is reeling after three riders were killed and a fourth badly injured during an early morning training ride on the R62 near the Karoo town. The Southern Cape Cycling Association says it
- [Cyclists Could Be Allowed To Pass Through Red Lights In Bid To Cut Road Deaths](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclists-could-be-allowed-to-pass-through-red-lights-in-bid-to-cut-road-deaths/) - The London Evening Standard: Cyclists could be allowed to pass through red lights in bid to cut road deaths Peter Dominiczak 09.03.10 Cyclists in London could soon be allowed to go through red traffic lights under plans by Boris Johnson to improve safety on the roads. The Mayor today launched the campaign alongside Transport for
- [Police Won’t Charge Nurse Who Hit Cyclist](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/police-wont-charge-nurse-who-hit-cyclist/) - The Athens Herald-Banner: Police won’t charge nurse who hit cyclist By JOE JOHNSON - Athens Banner-Herald Published Tuesday, March 09, 2010 Athens-Clarke police don’t plan to bring charges against a local nurse who struck and killed a bicyclist Saturday morning while she was driving to work on Jefferson Road. The nurse, who lives in Jackson
- [There Was No Sun - Injured Cyclist](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/there-was-no-sun-injured-cyclist/) - Independent Online: There was no sun - injured cyclist March 10 2010 at 12:57PM By Clayton Barnes Staff Writer A veteran cyclist who was part of the group hit by a bakkie in Oudtshoorn on Monday says it was not yet light and that the group was riding safely when the accident happened. Oudtshoorn pharmacist
- [Driver Held After Cyclists Die](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/driver-held-after-cyclists-die/) - Independent Online: Driver held after cyclists die March 10 2010 at 09:32AM Get IOL on your By Caryn Dolley A motorist suspected of smashing into a group of cyclists outside Oudtshoorn three days ago, killing three of them and injuring another, has been charged with culpable homicide. George Aspenaal, 62, was arrested early yesterday and
- [Cyclists Opposing Proposed Tax](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclists-opposing-proposed-tax/) - Comox Valley record: Cyclists opposing proposed tax Members of the Comox Valley Cycling Coalition oppose the Harmonized Sales Tax because it would add a seven-per-cent tax on bicycle purchases and cycling equipment. Published: March 11, 2010 6:00 PM The provincial government is backpedalling on its commitment to clean air and healthy living by slapping the
- [Wheels Move For Roadside Tracks For Cyclists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/wheels-move-for-roadside-tracks-for-cyclists/) - Daily News: Wheels move for roadside tracks for cyclists Chamikara WEERASINGHE Roadside tracks will be introduced for cyclists on main roads and highways, said Environment and Natural Resources Minister Champika Ranawaka. Other accommodation such as bicycle parking spaces will be put up in the city and in townships in future road development plans keeping with
- [Bike Advocate Files Suit Over Crash](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bike-advocate-files-suit-over-crash/) - The Register-Guard: Bike advocate files suit over crash Paul Nicholson seeks payment for lost earnings and pain and suffering caused when he was hit by a car BY KAREN MCCOWAN The Register-Guard Appeared in print: Tuesday, Mar 23, 2010 A bellwether of the local bicycle scene has filed a $250,000 personal injury suit over a
- [Police: Cyclist Killed By Train Ignored Crossing Warnings](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/police-cyclist-killed-by-train-ignored-crossing-warnings/) - KOLD TV Tucson: Police: Cyclist killed by train ignored crossing warnings Posted: Apr 06, 2010 6:59 PM Updated: Apr 06, 2010 7:24 PM Tucson, AZ (KOLD)Tucson Police are waiting for toxicology reports to tell them if a bicyclist killed by a train in downtown Monday night been drinking. Tucson Police say 55-year-old Jerry Williams was
- [Bicyclist Injured After Being Chased By Dogs](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bicyclist-injured-after-being-chased-by-dogs/) - Hernando Today: Bicyclist injured after being chased by dogs By HERNANDO TODAY STAFF Published: April 7, 2010 BROOKSVILLE - A bicyclist was injured Tuesday morning after two dogs chased after him, causing him to flip over along Mondon Hill Road, deputies said. Allen Hughes, 65, was riding along the road with a group of bicyclists
- [Bike Lane Barriers Considered For Downtown Ottawa](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bike-lane-barriers-considered-for-downtown-ottawa/) - CBC News: Bike lane barriers considered for downtown Ottawa Last Updated: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 | 8:42 AM ET Comments63Recommend33 CBC News Cycling advocates are divided over whether putting posts or other barriers between bike lanes and other road lanes makes for safer driving conditions. (CBC) Ottawa's cycling community is divided over whether a proposed
- [A Firsthand Look At Close Calls With Trains](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/a-firsthand-look-at-close-calls-with-trains/) - Detroit Free Press: A firsthand look at close calls with trains BY TAMMY STABLES BATTAGLIA FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER For Operation Lifesaver, a bicyclist proved to be the perfect example of what not to do at a train crossing. A camera mounted on the front of a Norfolk Southern engine traveling from Sterling Heights to
- [Traffic Calming: The New Bicycle Law In Fort Collins](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/traffic-calming-the-new-bicycle-law-in-fort-collins/) - Matter Daily: Traffic Calming: The New Bicycle Law in Fort Collins Written by David Boerner Tuesday, 02 March 2010 13:56 A new bicycle surcharge passed the Fort Collins City Council in January, adding an additional $35 fine to moving violation tickets issued to cyclists in Fort Collins. This is an extension of the so-called “traffic
- [Spokesman: Gov. Ritter 'Went Down Hard'](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/spokesman-gov-ritter-went-down-hard/) - The Los Angeles Times: Spokesman: Gov. Ritter 'went down hard' Governor hospitalized with broken ribs DENVER - Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter remained hospitalized at Denver Health Medical Center Tuesday evening after breaking several ribs in a bicycle crash, a spokesman said. Spokesman Evan Dreyer says the governor sustained five or six fractured ribs when he
- [Muni Bus Runs Over Bike, Operator Refuses To Stop](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/muni-bus-runs-over-bike-operator-refuses-to-stop/) - The San Francisco Examiner: Muni bus runs over bike, operator refuses to stop By: WILL REISMAN Examiner Staff Writer March 3, 2010 A Muni bus ran over an injured cyclist's bike and refused to stop following the incident this morning on Market Street. Just after 8:30 a.m., the cyclist fell off his bike — details
- [Long And Winding Path](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/long-and-winding-path/) - Metro Santa Cruz: Long and Winding Path Arana Gulch bike path nears approval By Curtis Cartier ON A SUNLIT winter's day following a long and rainy week, Jean Brocklebank and Michael Lewis trudge through the soggy soil and tall grasses of Arana Gulch in Santa Cruz, talking about their group's March 11 hearing before the
- [Crackdown After Cyclist Is Prosecuted For Hitting Boy (5) On Path](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/crackdown-after-cyclist-is-prosecuted-for-hitting-boy-5-on-path/) - The Grimsby Telegraph: Crackdown after cyclist is prosecuted for hitting boy (5) on path Wednesday, March 03, 2010, 06:30 IS it safe to cycle on our roads? Today the Grimsby Telegraph is asking for your views on the subject, after Humberside Police pledged to clamp down on those riding illegally in pedestrianised areas and on
- [Pedestrians, Bike Lanes, And The Law](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/pedestrians-bike-lanes-and-the-law/) - Marco Island Sun -Times: Pedestrians, bike lanes, and the law BY SCOTT H. SHOOK • MARCH 4, 2010 As Marco Island grows richer in bicycle lanes, a new concern has arisen. It seems pedestrians love to use bicycle lanes for walking and jogging. The other day an exasperated bicyclist told me about a near-accident. "I
- [Family Of Bicyclist Killed In City Accident Files $5 Million Suit](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/family-of-bicyclist-killed-in-city-accident-files-5-million-suit/) - The Baltimore Sun: Family of bicyclist killed in city accident files $5 million suit Attorney claims driver of truck was negligent; police determined victim, 67, at fault By Liz F. Kay | liz.kay@baltsun.com 5:33 p.m. EST, March 4, 2010 The family of a bicyclist who was killed last year in a collision with a truck
- [Texting While Driving Caused Death Of North Naples Bicyclist, Collier Lawsuit Contends](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/texting-while-driving-caused-death-of-north-naples-bicyclist-collier-lawsuit-contends/) - Naples Daily News: Texting while driving caused death of North Naples bicyclist, Collier lawsuit contends By AISLING SWIFT Posted March 6, 2010 at 12:24 p.m. NAPLES — James L. Caskey Jr., a former marathon runner, began each day at 7 a.m., riding his bicycle around his North Naples neighborhood. But as the 62-year-old returned home
- [Guest View: Adding Bike Lanes Adds To Public Spaces](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/guest-view-adding-bike-lanes-adds-to-public-spaces/) - The Pasadena Star-News: Guest View: Adding bike lanes adds to public spaces By Jen Petersen Posted: 03/06/2010 06:13:07 AM PST It's not a bicycle master plan - it's a roadmap toward a people-prioritizing city. You should support it even if you swear you'll never ride a bike. Last month, the city of Pasadena unveiled its
- [Whittier Bicyclist Left In Coma After 2007 Crash Dies](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/whittier-bicyclist-left-in-coma-after-2007-crash-dies/) - Whittier Daily News: Whittier bicyclist left in coma after 2007 crash dies By Ruby Gonzales, Staff Writer Posted: 03/07/2010 01:33:21 AM PST WHITTIER - Two years and seven months after a collision left bicyclist Jeffrey Blum in a vegetative state, the Whittier man drew his last breath last week. Because he died, authorities are taking
- [‘There Is Really No Safe Way to Get There’](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/there-is-really-no-safe-way-to-get-there/) - Loudini.com: ‘There is Really No Safe Way to Get There’ Study Would Look at Improving Access to Dulles Town Center for Bikers, Walkers By Jason Jacks Thursday, 25 February 2010 For many walkers and cyclists, the island that is Dulles Town Center is paradise lost. Cut off from many surrounding communities by six-lane highways that have
- [Hit-And-Run Driver Guilty In Crash That Injured Cyclist](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/hit-and-run-driver-guilty-in-crash-that-injured-cyclist/) - The Register-Guard: Hit-and-run driver guilty in crash that injured cyclist Sentencing is scheduled for Wednesday for Joshua Clifton, who lost control while racing BY KAREN MCCOWAN The Register-Guard A Lane County jury took less than an hour Thursday to reject a young Springfield man’s claim that he didn’t realize he’d struck a bicyclist when he
- [Other Voices: Improving Road Safety For Cyclists, Pedestrians — One Step At A Time](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/other-voices-improving-road-safety-for-cyclists-pedestrians-one-step-at-a-time/) - The Union: Other Voices: Improving road safety for cyclists, pedestrians — one step at a time The tragedy on state Route 174 involving Jim Rogers and a motorist once again has stirred the growing controversy regarding bicycle use on our roadways. Advocating alternative means of transportation in a rural area such as Nevada County presents
- [Trucker Fined After Cyclist Badly Hurt](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/trucker-fined-after-cyclist-badly-hurt/) - The Evening Star: Trucker fined after cyclist badly hurt TOM POTTER Last updated: 2/26/2010 3:00:00 PM A TRUCK driver has been fined and issued with five penalty points after he admitted causing a crash which left a cyclist seriously injured. Gintautas Stunzenas, 40, pleaded guilty to careless driving at South East Suffolk Magistrates' Court following
- [UK Embassy Rules Out Foul Play In Cyclist’s Death](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/uk-embassy-rules-out-foul-play-in-cyclists-death/) - Arab News: UK Embassy rules out foul play in cyclist’s death By WALAA HAWARI | ARAB NEWS Published: Feb 28, 2010 11:59 PM Updated: Feb 28, 2010 11:59 PM RIYADH: Sources at the British Embassy in Riyadh say the death of a British cyclist in a road accident last week is believed to be nothing
- [More Than 200 Cyclists Ride In Chico In Third Annual Tour De Ed](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/more-than-200-cyclists-ride-in-chico-in-third-annual-tour-de-ed/) - The Chico Enterprise-Record: More than 200 cyclists ride in Chico in third annual Tour de Ed By ROBIN EPLEY - Staff Writer Posted: 02/28/2010 12:00:00 AM PST CHICO -- Wearing a fur-covered gorilla suit, Ed McLaughlin presided over the start of Saturday's Tour de Ed from his wheelchair. Two other attendants were dressed as a
- [Inquiry Under Way Into Champion Cyclist Death](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/inquiry-under-way-into-champion-cyclist-death/) - STV: Inquiry under way into champion cyclist death Jason MacIntyre died following a collision with a truck whilst training near his home in Fort William. 01 March 2010 08:51 AM Inquiry Under Way: Scottish cycling champion Jason MacIntyre died in 2008 A Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) into the death of Scottish champion cyclist Jason MacIntyre
- [Children Should Learn Rules Of The Road At A Young Age](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/children-should-learn-rules-of-the-road-at-a-young-age/) - The Coloradoan: Children should learn rules of the road at a young age RICK PRICE, PH.D., • RICK@EXPERIENCEPLUS.COM. • MARCH 1, 2010 Children ages 5 to 10 should learn the rules of the road as pedestrians before they begin bicycling. Teach them how to walk through parking lots, crosswalks, driveways and sidewalks. The rules they
- [Three Feet Rule](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/three-feet-rule/) - WTVA Tupelo: Three Feet Rule Reported by: Wayne Hereford Email: whereford@wtva.com Last Update: 3/01 4:18 pm Lost her son in a bicycle accident TUPELO, Miss.-(WTVA) A Tupelo woman whose son was killed while riding his bicycle six months ago is asking the Lee county board of supervisors to enact a "three feet law" on county
- [Bike Ordinance Would Create Safer Infrastructure For Cyclists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bike-ordinance-would-create-safer-infrastructure-for-cyclists/) - KTUU Anchorage: Bike ordinance would create safer infrastructure for cyclists ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- The Assembly heard public comment Tuesday night on a bike ordinance that would create a cycling road network in Anchorage. The plan would connect more than 500 miles of trails and roads to help cyclists get anywhere in the city safely without
- [Safety Change Okay'd For Rickenbacker Cswy](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/safety-change-okayd-for-rickenbacker-cswy/) - CBS4 Miami: Safety Change Okay'd For Rickenbacker Cswy Reporting John MacLauchlan Nearly a month and a half after a cyclist was killed on the Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami-Dade commissioners have taken the first step to make the roadway safer for cyclists and pedestrians. On January 17th, 44-year-old Christophe LeCanne died on Bear Cut Bridge after being
- [Man's Cell Phone Records Could Aid In Probe Into Who Hit Cyclist](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/mans-cell-phone-records-could-aid-in-probe-into-who-hit-cyclist/) - The Corpus Christi Caller-Times: Man's cell phone records could aid in probe into who hit cyclist By Elaine Marsilio Posted March 2, 2010 at 7:33 p.m. CORPUS CHRISTI — Corpus Christi police are reviewing cell phone records of a man who owns a truck police believe struck and critically injured cyclist Barb Savell in July.
- [Darla Letourneau And Dan Moser: Legislature Should Act On Alarming Pedestrian, Bicyclist Deaths](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/darla-letourneau-and-dan-moser-legislature-should-act-on-alarming-pedestrian-bicyclist-deaths/) - The News-Press: Darla Letourneau and Dan Moser: Legislature should act on alarming pedestrian, bicyclist deaths DARLA LETOURNEAU AND DAN MOSER - GUEST OPINION • NEWS-PRESS.COM • FEBRUARY 24, 2010 Next week is the start of the Florida legislative session, and elected officials are faced with many tough decisions given the state’s economic situation. However, not
- [Judge Reserves Verdict In McGee Case](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/judge-reserves-verdict-in-mcgee-case/) - News.com.au: Judge reserves verdict in McGee case From: AAP February 24, 2010 5:21pm A JUDGE has reserved his verdict in a trial of a prominent Adelaide lawyer and his brother facing conspiracy charges following a hit-and-run. The trial, involving lawyer Eugene McGee and his brother Craig, closed in the South Australian District Court today with
- [Charge Filed In Cyclist's Death](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/charge-filed-in-cyclists-death/) - The Union: Charge filed in cyclist's death By Liz Kellar Staff Writer The Placer County District Attorney's Office has filed a charge of vehicular manslaughter against a 55-year-old driver who struck and killed well-known bicyclist Jim Rogers on Highway 174 near Colfax last month. The misdemeanor charge against Patricia Louise Hernandez, of Chicago Park, carries
- [Hands-Free Law Proposed For Bicyclists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/hands-free-law-proposed-for-bicyclists/) - The Santa Cruz Sentinel: Hands-free law proposed for bicyclists By Kurtis Alexander - Santa Cruz Sentinel Posted: 02/22/2010 06:44:10 PM PST Bicycle riders, get ready to hang up your cell phone - or get ticketed. State Sen. Joe Simitian, who represents part of Santa Cruz County and famously authored California's hands-free driving law, now has
- [Guest Column: Legislation Will Help Promote Bicycle Safety](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/guest-column-legislation-will-help-promote-bicycle-safety/) - The Des Moines Register: Guest column: Legislation will help promote bicycle safety CARL VOSS IS A LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS CYCLING INSTRUCTOR. CONTACT: CARLVOSS@MAC.COM • FEBRUARY 22, 2010 In a Feb. 15 guest essay, "Legislation Isn't the Answer for Bike Safety," Will Rogers of the Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association made several valid points that deserve
- [Greenspace: Biking Is Good For Us, Good For The Earth, And Plain Fun](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/greenspace-biking-is-good-for-us-good-for-the-earth-and-plain-fun/) - The Philadelphia Inquirer: GreenSpace: Biking is good for us, good for the Earth, and plain fun By Sandy Bauers Inquirer GreenSpace Columnist Inside the Academy of Natural Sciences, weighty topics were being hashed out - the design of cities, how we get around them, and how they make us feel. Outside, David Bevacqua and Sean
- [High Numbers Of Accidents Involving Cars & Bicyclists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/high-numbers-of-accidents-involving-cars-bicyclists/) - ABC 13 Las Vegas: High numbers of accidents involving cars & bicyclists Updated: Feb 22, 2010 05:55 PM Las Vegas Metro Police are releasing alarming numbers on accidents involving bicycle riders and motorists, as they search for a hit and run driver who left a man lying in the road. Metro reports 365 accidents involved
- [Accident Victim Urges Cyclists To Wear Helmets](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/accident-victim-urges-cyclists-to-wear-helmets/) - Cambridge-News.co.UK: Accident victim urges cyclists to wear helmets WHEN Claire McMahon-Lee came round in hospital there was one question she kept being asked: 'Were you wearing a helmet?' The confident cyclist had been involved in a collision with a car which left her critically ill in Addenbrooke’s. The accident in Chesterton Road, Cambridge, on January
- [Rogue Mountain Bikers Build Illegal Trails At Forest Park](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/rogue-mountain-bikers-build-illegal-trails-at-forest-park/) - KATU Portland: Rogue mountain bikers build illegal trails at Forest Park By Margy Lynch KATU News and KATU.com Staff Mountain bikers heading off the beaten path at Forest Park and making their own trails may be having fun but wildlife and park experts say the rogue cyclists are disturbing natural habitat that is already fragile.
- [Bicyclist Run Down By Car And Robbed](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bicyclist-run-down-by-car-and-robbed/) - The San Francisco Examiner: Bicyclist run down by car and robbed By: BRENT BEGIN Examiner Staff Writer February 17, 2010 Three men in a car ran down a bicyclist and stole his messenger bag near the Glen Park BART Station Tuesday evening, only to have the victim toss his bike back at the retreating robbers,
- [Critical Mass Ruling In NYC Could Travel West](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/critical-mass-ruling-in-nyc-could-travel-west/) - The San Francisco Examiner: Critical Mass ruling in NYC could travel west By: MIKE ALDAX February 17, 2010 A court decision in New York City that may create strict restrictions on the Critical Mass bicycle event raises questions as to whether San Francisco could do the same. A judge ruled Tuesday that New York City
- [Police Say Oregon Bicyclist's Death Near Up A Homicide](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/police-say-oregon-bicyclists-death-near-up-a-homicide/) - KGW Portland: Police say Oregon bicyclist's death near UP a homicide by Anne Yeager and AP Staff Posted on February 18, 2010 at 12:26 PM Updated today at 7:37 PM PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- The death of a Portland bicyclist is now being called a homicide. Detective Bryan Steed said Thursday he believes 31-year-old Kipp
- [Fairfax Supervisors Clash Over Bike Plans](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/fairfax-supervisors-clash-over-bike-plans/) - The Washington Examiner: Fairfax supervisors clash over bike plans By: BRIAN HUGHES Examiner Staff Writer February 21, 2010 Transportation or recreation? A debate about the purpose of bicycles will shape how Fairfax County residents reach new Metro stations in coming years. "I don't believe a bicycle is a transportation device," Supervisor John Cook, R-Braddock District,
- [Cries Of ‘&*^% Bicyclists!’ Elicit Friendly Response](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cries-of-bicyclists-elicit-friendly-response/) - The Orlando Sentinel: Cries of ‘&*^% bicyclists!’ elicit friendly response By Martin E. Comas, Orlando Sentinel February 21, 2010 EUSTIS – Almost every Saturday morning, a group of mostly-middle-aged bicyclists meets at a church parking lot to start long rides along the rural roads of north Lake and south Marion counties. Along the way they'll
- [Driver Walks From Possible Hit-And-Run Case; Bicyclists Plan Protest Ride](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/driver-walks-from-possible-hit-and-run-case-bicyclists-plan-protest-ride/) - LA Daily: Driver Walks From Possible Hit-And-Run Case; Bicyclists Plan Protest Ride By Dennis Romero, Monday, Feb. 22 2010 @ 3:02PM A Porsche driver who allegedly struck a bicyclist downtown then left the scene only to report the accident later is being allowed to walk as any possible case against her was apparently eschewed by
- [Bike Safety Bill Nears Review](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bike-safety-bill-nears-review/) - The Argus Leader: Bike safety bill nears review Hearing on buffer zone Wednesday THOM GABRUKIEWICZ • TGABRUKIEW@ARGUSLEADER.COM • FEBRUARY 9, 2010 The South Dakota Bicycle Coalition would like to see at least a 3-foot safety clearance - about the length of using your left arm to signal a turn - when motorists pass cyclists on state
- [DUI Manslaughter Charge Filed In Cyclist's Death After Report Shows High Blood Alcohol In Driver](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/dui-manslaughter-charge-filed-in-cyclists-death-after-report-shows-high-blood-alcohol-in-driver/) - The Orlando Sentinel: DUI manslaughter charge filed in cyclist's death after report shows high blood alcohol in driver Stephen Hudak Orlando Sentinel 10:37 p.m. EST, February 9, 2010 TAVARES - A Umatilla man who blamed the bright morning sun for a fatal crash that killed a bicyclist was charged with DUI/manslaughter after a toxicology report
- [Proposal Would Help Bicyclists Stuck At Unchanging Red Lights](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/proposal-would-help-bicyclists-stuck-at-unchanging-red-lights/) - MinnPost: Proposal would help bicyclists stuck at unchanging red lights By Joe Kimball | Published Wed, Feb 10 2010 10:43 am Bicyclists who stop at red lights — as, of course, they all do — would be helped by a bill introduced Tuesday in the state House. It would "allow a bicyclist to enter or
- [Bicyclist Killed In Collision With Truck In Tampa](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bicyclist-killed-in-collision-with-truck-in-tampa/) - St. Petersburg Times: Bicyclist killed in collision with truck in Tampa By Katie Sanders, Times Staff Writer Posted: Feb 10, 2010 09:46 AM TAMPA — A 61-year-old man riding a bicycle was killed early Wednesday after a truck hit him at E Hillsborough Avenue and N 30th Street, police said. The bicyclist was heading north
- [Central Texas Digest: Austin Bike Worth $10k Found In Mexican Flea Market](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/central-texas-digest-austin-bike-worth-10k-found-in-mexican-flea-market/) - The Austin American Statesman: Central Texas Digest: Austin bike worth $10K found in Mexican flea market AUSTIN Stolen racing bike returned A bicycle worth more than $10,000 stolen from the Trek Livestong U23 Cycling Team, a development team sponsored by Lance Armstrong, was returned to Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop on Tuesday. In November, thieves smashed
- [Cyclist Killed In Crash Near Goshen](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclist-killed-in-crash-near-goshen/) - KMTR Eugene: Cyclist killed in crash near Goshen Last Update: 2/11 1:56 pm Goshen (KMTR) – Oregon State Police closed down Highway 99 near Goshen for several hours after a deadly crash around 9:20 p.m. Wednesday night. A 38-year-old Creswell-area man riding a bicycle was killed when he was hit by a car. Police have
- [Bicycling-Pedestrian Bill Tabled](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bicycling-pedestrian-bill-tabled/) - The Argus Leader: Bicycling-pedestrian bill tabled Defeated but not dead, measure would require 3-foot passing cushion THOM GABRUKIEWICZ • TGABRUKIEW@ARGUSLEADER.COM • FEBRUARY 11, 2010 A bill that would require motorists to give cyclists and pedestrians a 3-foot cushion when passing failed to make it out of the Senate Transportation Committee on Wednesday, but the measure
- [Hit By A Cement Mixer, Teen Loses Leg](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/hit-by-a-cement-mixer-teen-loses-leg/) - AsiaOne Motoring: Hit by a cement mixer, teen loses leg In a nutshell * Teen hit by cement mixer while cycling across pedestrian crossing * Awarded $390,000 after suing driver for negligence * Driver fined $800, disqualified from driving for three months By Teh Joo Lin Like any 14-year-old, Navintheren Murugiah would often cycle around
- [Bill Requires More Room For Bicyclists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bill-requires-more-room-for-bicyclists/) - The Virginian-Pilot: Bill requires more room for bicyclists By Bill Sizemore The Virginian-Pilot © February 12, 2010 RICHMOND How cars and bicycles share the road has become a concern of some Virginia lawmakers. After hearing testimony that 11 bicyclists were killed in crashes with cars last year, the House Transportation Committee approved a bill this
- [Police Catch Up With Driver Who Struck Bicyclist](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/police-catch-up-with-driver-who-struck-bicyclist/) - Police catch up with driver who struck bicyclist The Beaverton Valley Times, Feb 4, 2010 A 22-year-old Aloha man suspected of drunk driving was arrested Tuesday night after he reportedly struck a man riding a bicycle, left the roadway and fled the scene in a van. Washington County sheriff’s deputies determined that Luis Arcos-Cardenas was
- [Norwalk Man In Critical Condition After Westport Bike Accident](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/norwalk-man-in-critical-condition-after-westport-bike-accident/) - The Hour: Norwalk man in critical condition after Westport bike accident Posted on 02/05/2010 NORWALK By CHASE WRIGHT Hour Staff Writer A Norwalk bicyclist is in critical condition after being struck head-on by a motor vehicle Thursday afternoon in Westport, police and hospital officials said. Thomas Toal, 50, was still in critical condition at Norwalk
- [Council OKs Safe-Passing Ordinance](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/council-oks-safe-passing-ordinance/) - The San Antonio Express: Council OKs safe-passing ordinance By Tracy Idell Hamilton - Express-News Bicyclist Ryan Wohlrabe stood in front of the City Council on Thursday, his arm in a sling tucked inside his flannel shirt. Riding south on Silicon Drive two weeks ago, he was hit by a car as he pedaled through the
- [Legislation Would Make Roads Safer And More Accessible To All, Including Bikers And Pedestrians](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/legislation-would-make-roads-safer-and-more-accessible-to-all-including-bikers-and-pedestrians/) - MinnPost: Legislation would make roads safer and more accessible to all, including bikers and pedestrians By Joe Kimball | Published Mon, Feb 8 2010 12:58 pm Legislation that would require design of roads that accommodate all users, including bicyclists and walkers, has been introduced in the Minnesota House and Senate. Supporters say the plan, called
- [City Life: Nearly One In Four Car-Vs.-Bike Collisions Are Hit-And-Runs](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/city-life-nearly-one-in-four-car-vs-bike-collisions-are-hit-and-runs/) - LA Weekly: City Life: Nearly One In Four Car-Vs.-Bike Collisions Are Hit-And-Runs By Dennis Romero, Monday, Feb. 8 2010 @ 12:26PM Active cyclists in Los Angeles are a whiny and righteous bunch. While barking to be treated with equal rights and deference on the road, we’ve all-too-many times seen group runs burn just about every traffic
- [Possible Cell Use Investigated In Accident That Killed Cyclist](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/possible-cell-use-investigated-in-accident-that-killed-cyclist/) - The Union: Possible cell use investigated in accident that killed cyclist By Dave Moller Senior Staff Writer The California Highway Patrol is investigating whether the use of a cellular telephone was involved in the death last weekend of a popular Nevada County bicycle racer and family man. In addition, a Valentine’s Day weekend of remembrance
- [Sheriff’s Deputies Link Aloha Man To Hit-and-run Collision With Bicyclist](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/sheriffs-deputies-link-aloha-man-to-hit-and-run-collision-with-bicyclist/) - The Beaverton Valley Times: Sheriff’s deputies link Aloha man to hit-and-run collision with bicyclist Suspect was reportedly drunk driving at the time of the incident The Beaverton Valley Times, Feb 3, 2010 A 22-year-old Aloha man suspected of drunk driving was arrested Tuesday night after he reportedly struck a man riding a bicycle from behind,
- [Bicyclists Call For Stricter Hit-And-Run Penalities](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bicyclists-call-for-stricter-hit-and-run-penalities/) - KPCC Southern California Public Radio: Bicyclists call for stricter hit-and-run penalities KPCC A meeting held Feb. 3, 2010 between bicycle safety activists and the LAPD addressed bicyclists’ concerns about traffic collisions with motorists. Feb. 3, 2010 | Newly Paul | KPCC About two dozen bicyclists called for stricter penalties against motorists who hit bicyclists and drive
- [If Riders Don’t Feel Safe, They’ll Leave Bikes At Home](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/if-riders-dont-feel-safe-theyll-leave-bikes-at-home/) - The Globe and Mail: If riders don’t feel safe, they’ll leave bikes at home Barriers around bike lanes key, report says FRANCES BULA VANCOUVER — Special to The Globe and Mail Published on Wednesday, Feb. 03, 2010 12:00AM EST Last updated on Wednesday, Feb. 03, 2010 3:47AM EST In Vancouver, the Bermuda triangle for cyclists is
- [Could San Antonio Cyclists Get More Legal Right To The Lane?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/could-san-antonio-cyclists-get-more-legal-right-to-the-lane/) - KENS 5 San Antonio: Could San Antonio cyclists get more legal right to the lane? by Amanda Stanzilis, KENS 5 Posted on February 3, 2010 at 9:37 PM ****** On Thursday, San Antonio City Council will consider the Safe Passing Ordinance. The ordinance would require drivers to either change lanes when passing vulnerable road users or
- [Suspended Sentence For Driver Who Tried To Run Cyclist Off Road…9 Times](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/suspended-sentence-for-driver-who-tried-to-run-cyclist-off-road9-times/) - Road.cc: Suspended sentence for driver who tried to run cyclist off road…9 times By Simon_MacMichael - Posted on 03 February 2010 A teenage driver who repeatedly tried to run a cyclist off the road has been told by a judge sentencing him to nine months’ imprisonment, suspended for two years, that he had made a
- [Engage With The Traffic](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/engage-with-the-traffic/) - The Sydney Morning Herald: Engage With The Traffic February 3, 2010 - 6:53PM A dream ride for most of us is pedaling on smooth windy roads carved through mountains without a vehicle in sight. Nobody but you, the road, and the view. However, the reality of it is that we need to share the roads. Some
- [Bicyclists Propose ’Freeway’ Bike Routes](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bicyclists-propose-freeway-bike-routes/) - Official Wire: Bicyclists Propose ’Freeway’ Bike Routes Published on February 04, 2010 by EU News Network (EUNewsNet.com and OfficialWire) LOS ANGELES, CA A bicycling advocacy group in Los Angeles is proposing a network of long-distance bike routes they say would be comparable to the city’s freeways. The L.A. Bike Working Group says a current plan being
- [City Council Puts Vote On Bike Plan On Hold](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/city-council-puts-vote-on-bike-plan-on-hold/) - KATU Portland: City Council puts vote on bike plan on hold By Joe Raineri KATU News and KATU.com Staff The Portland City Council put off voting on the Portland Bicycle Plan for 2030 Thursday until next week to give them some more time to think about it. Story Published: Feb 4, 2010 at 9:14 PM PST
- [Can Cars And Bikes Coexist On The Streets Of Los Angeles? [Commentary]](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/can-cars-and-bikes-coexist-on-the-streets-of-los-angeles-commentary/) - KPCC Southern California Public Radio: Can cars and bikes coexist on the streets of Los Angeles? [Commentary] Feb. 4, 2010 | Todd Munson | Guest contributor to KPCC Can cars and bikes coexist on the streets of Los Angeles? That kind of depends on how you define the word "coexist." Currently bikes and cars do coexist
- [Brooklyn Cop Dishes Out Disorderly Conduct Charge to Cyclist Who Ran Red](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/brooklyn-cop-dishes-out-disorderly-conduct-charge-to-cyclist-who-ran-red/) - Streetsblog NYC: Brooklyn Cop Dishes Out Disorderly Conduct Charge to Cyclist Who Ran Red by Noah Kazis on February 4, 2010 When Jeff Geisinger biked through a red light on Atlantic Avenue last October, he knew that he might get a traffic ticket. So when a cop pulled him over, he wasn’t surprised. He just didn’t
- [Safe-Passing Ordinance Is About Changing Behavior](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/safe-passing-ordinance-is-about-changing-behavior/) - The San Antonio Express: Safe-passing ordinance is about changing behavior Sometimes it takes a tragedy to move a community to change its ways. How many will it take in San Antonio? City Council today is set to vote on a safe-passing ordinance that could make roads safer for bicyclists, joggers and other “vulnerable road users.” The
- [In The Archives: Bloomers And Bicycles](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/in-the-archives-bloomers-and-bicycles/) - The Ann Arbor Chronicle: In the Archives: Bloomers and Bicycles Controversy over riding on sidewalks is nothing new BY LAURA BIENJANUARY 31, 2010 Editor’s note: At January’s meeting of the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority board, Ann Arbor’s mayor suggested that the DDA’s transportation committee bring a recommendation to the board to take a position on
- [City Sued For Gross Negligence In Bicyclist’s Death](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/city-sued-for-gross-negligence-in-bicyclists-death/) - WWMT Grand Rapids: City sued for gross negligence in bicyclist’s death February 01, 2010 8:32 AM GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) - A lawsuit filed against the City of Grand Rapids charges gross negligence in the death of a bicyclist back in May. Gregory Siemion died after being hit by a garbage truck pulling out onto
- [Cyclist Beaten In Road Rage Attack](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclist-beaten-in-road-rage-attack/) - The Henley Standard: Cyclist beaten in road rage attack A CYCLIST was beaten and sworn and spat at during a road rage attack in Henley. Neil Fairbrother had ridden down White Hill and over Henley bridge when a car cut him up as he approached the crossroads in the centre of town on Sunday morning.
- [Proposed Ordinance To Protect Cyclists And Pedestrians](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/proposed-ordinance-to-protect-cyclists-and-pedestrians/) - WOAI San Antonio: Proposed ordinance to protect cyclists and pedestrians Reported by: Jacqueline Ortiz Email: JacquelineOrtiz@woaitv.com Last Update: 2/02 6:52 pm SAN ANTONIO - The City of San Antonio now has a plan to ensure drivers keep their distance from cyclists, runners and pedestrians. "I just get tense and try to get out of the way
- [Well-Known Bicyclist Killed On Hwy. 174](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/well-known-bicyclist-killed-on-hwy-174/) - The Union: Well-known bicyclist killed on Hwy. 174 By Dave Moller and Michelle Rindels Staff Writers Friends, family and cycling enthusiasts are mourning the death of Chicago Park resident Jim Rogers, a father of two whom one fellow rider called “the cyclist” of Nevada County. Well-known as one of the founders of what is now the
- [Cordova Man Charged With Shooting At Bicyclist](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cordova-man-charged-with-shooting-at-bicyclist/) - News Channel 3 Memphis TN: Cordova Man Charged With Shooting At Bicyclist Kelly Hessedal 9:08 PM CST, February 2, 2010 (Bartlett 2/2/2010) A bizarre story out of Bartlett. Police charged a man they say shot at a bicyclist because of how he looked. It happened about 4:30 a.m. Sunday near the 3100 North Germantown Road. 36-year-old
- [Distraction Law Will Make Our Roads Safer](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/distraction-law-will-make-our-roads-safer/) - The Standard Freeholder: Distraction law will make our roads safer Ontario’s new distracted driving law is now being enforced by Cornwall Police Service and district Ontario Provincial Police officers. As of midnight Monday, anyone caught yakking on a hand-held cell phone, smart phone or using a media is ticketed. The fine is $155. Some drivers
- [Hampton Man Threatened Bicyclist In Portsmouth](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/hampton-man-threatened-bicyclist-in-portsmouth/) - Seacoast Online: Hampton man threatened bicyclist in Portsmouth By Elizabeth Dinan edinan@seacoastonline.com February 02, 2010 2:00 AM PORTSMOUTH — A Hampton man was given a suspended jail sentence and ordered by the court to perform community service for threatening a bicyclist during a road rage incident. Michael Walker, 21, of 33 Hemlock Haven, pleaded guilty
- [Bike Lanes Could Be Included In Hillsborough Street Plan](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bike-lanes-could-be-included-in-hillsborough-street-plan/) - IndyWeek.com: Bike lanes could be included in Hillsborough Street plan Under my wheels 3 FEB 2010 • by Bob Geary, rjgeary (at) mac (dot) com When the idea of remaking Hillsborough Street first surfaced in Raleigh a decade ago, bicycle travel was considered—briefly. At a time before bicycles were much of a presence on downtown Raleigh
- [Los Gatos: 2 Drivers Charged With Vehicular Manslaughter In Fatal Crashes](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/los-gatos-2-drivers-charged-with-vehicular-manslaughter-in-fatal-crashes/) - The San Jose Mercury News: Los Gatos: 2 drivers charged with vehicular manslaughter in fatal crashes By Mark Gomez mgomez@mercurynews.com Posted: 02/03/2010 12:29:27 PM PST Updated: 02/03/2010 12:29:29 PM PST The drivers who police say were responsible for the deaths of a cyclist and passenger in separate Los Gatos collisions have each been charged with
- [Town Of Harrison Woman Arrested In Bicycle Hit-And-Run](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/town-of-harrison-woman-arrested-in-bicycle-hit-and-run/) - Appleton Post-Crescent: Town of Harrison woman arrested in bicycle hit-and-run THE POST-CRESCENT • JANUARY 30, 2010 TOWN OF MENASHA — A 22-year-old Town of Harrison woman was arrested for hit-and-run and drunken driving causing injury after striking a man riding a bicycle on Plank Road (State 114) shortly before 6:30 p.m. Saturday. The 59-year-old Menasha
- [Texting Incidents](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/texting-incidents/) - The Augusta Chronicle: Texting incidents Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010 Cell phone user paid fine, lost license points after fatal crash COLUMBIA --- Ned Blackmon’s son, Monty, was killed in 2003 in Chesterfield County, in a crash involving a driver who was on her phone. "This woman, she was charged $150 and four points for our
- [Ragbrai Stop Means Cash For Area Businesses](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/ragbrai-stop-means-cash-for-area-businesses/) - WQAD Quad Cities: Ragbrai stop means cash for area businesses Nicole MurphyReporter 10:31 PM CST, January 31, 2010 DUBUQUE, Iowa - Bicyclist will dip their tires in the Mississippi River along the Dubuque river bank this summer. Ragbrai 38 announced its route for the ride across Iowa starting July 25 and the city will be the
- [Coalition Making Case For Bicyclists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/coalition-making-case-for-bicyclists/) - The Argus Leader: Coalition making case for bicyclists STAFF REPORTS • ARGUS LEADER • JANUARY 31, 2010 Bicyclists now have a collective voice speaking for them in South Dakota. The South Dakota Bicycle Coalition formed last year in April and looks to 2010 as a year to speak more loudly for cyclists throughout the state.
- [Norton Man Pleads Guilty In Crash That Killed Bicyclist](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/norton-man-pleads-guilty-in-crash-that-killed-bicyclist/) - The Akron Beacon Journal: Norton man pleads guilty in crash that killed bicyclist By Beacon Journal staff POSTED: 09:24 a.m. EST, Jan 28, 2010 Updated at 11:02 a.m. A Norton man pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges that he hit a North Canton bicyclist last year, then left the scene of the accident. Joseph C. Klaus of
- [Grieving Dad’s Plea On Cyclists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/grieving-dads-plea-on-cyclists/) - Cambridge News: Grieving dad’s plea on cyclists suzan.uzel@cambridge-news.co.uk THE father of a cyclist killed by a teenage motorist has welcomed her conviction – and has called for greater recognition of cyclists on the roads. Katie Hart, 19, struck Major Gareth Rhys-Evans at 70mph on the southbound A1 near Eaton Ford as he was taking part
- [Widow Of Cyclist Killed Speaks Out](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/widow-of-cyclist-killed-speaks-out/) - ABC Columbia News: Widow of Cyclist Killed Speaks Out The dangers of driving while talking on a cell phone have been brought to the forefront by a Columbia family’s tragedy. The widow of a cyclist killed by a driver believed to have been talking on her cell phone is speaking out. Sherri Hoskins says, “There are
- [Youth Bike Helmet Bill In Works](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/youth-bike-helmet-bill-in-works/) - The Coloradoan: Youth bike helmet bill in works Kefalas behind proposal that aims to educate, not enforce BY P.J. NUTTING • PJNUTTING@COLORADOAN.COM • JANUARY 29, 2010 Children riding their bicycles, scooters, skateboards and in-line skates will be required to wear a helmet under proposed legislation sponsored by Fort Collins lawmakers. Violating the proposed “Safer
- [Cyclist Dies After Truck Collision](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclist-dies-after-truck-collision/) - KETV Omaha: Cyclist Dies After Truck Collision Police Arrest Driver Who Left Scene POSTED: 1:34 pm CST January 30, 2010 UPDATED: 4:14 pm CST January 30, 2010 OMAHA, Neb. -- Police said a man who was crossing the street on a bicycle died after being hit by a pickup truck on Saturday. Officers said the crash
- [Bike-License Fees Can Pay For Lanes](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bike-license-fees-can-pay-for-lanes/) - The Herald: Bike-license fees can pay for lanes My deepest sympathy goes out to the two cyclists hurt during the Los Angeles road rage incident reported in the Jan. 9 Herald. (“Doctor gets 5 years for road rage against cyclists.”) I hope they both recover with only bad memories. I admit that I also feel compassion
- [Hundreds Of Cyclists Join Annual Ride To Support More Sidewalks, Bike Lanes](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/hundreds-of-cyclists-join-annual-ride-to-support-more-sidewalks-bike-lanes/) - Naples Daily News: Hundreds of cyclists join annual ride to support more sidewalks, bike lanes By SARAH DONOVAN Posted January 24, 2010 at 7:39 p.m. Naples may not be friendly to those who pedal, but that didn’t stop about 525 bicyclists from riding all around town Sunday morning. Despite strong winds and the League of
- [Cyclists' 'Sharrows' Make Mark Locally](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclists-sharrows-make-mark-locally/) - The Journal News: Cyclists’ ’Sharrows’ make mark locally JANUARY 25, 2010 The latest tool for helping drivers and bicyclists share the road has begun to make its appearance in Westchester County. This particular tool is a stencil-created image of a bicycle with two chevrons pointing in the direction that traffic travels. It’s called a "shared
- [Driver Sentenced For ’Road Rage’ Against Bicyclist](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/driver-sentenced-for-road-rage-against-bicyclist/) - SeacoastOnline: Driver sentenced for ’road rage’ against bicyclist By Elizabeth Dinan edinan@seacoastonline.com January 26, 2010 2:00 AM PORTSMOUTH — A Hampton man was given a suspended jail sentence and court-ordered to perform community service for threatening a bicyclist during a road rage incident. Michael Walker, 21, of 33 Hemlock Haven, pleaded guilty Monday in Portsmouth
- [Cyclists Are Legally Protected](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclists-are-legally-protected/) - The Guardsman: Cyclists are legally protected Posted on 26 January 2010 by Matthew Gomez, The Guardsman But recent case highlights biker vulnerability By Matt Gomez The Guardsman Christopher Thompson, a former emergency room physician, was sentenced to five years in prison on Jan. 8 after assaulting two cyclists on Mandeville Canyon Road in Los Angeles.
- [Bicyclists Pave Road For New Lanes On Hillsborough Street](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bicyclists-pave-road-for-new-lanes-on-hillsborough-street/) - MyNC.com: Bicyclists Pave Road For New Lanes On Hillsborough Street By Justin Moss, NBC17, 4 days, 6 hours ago Updated: Jan. 26 11:20 pm ShareThis RALEIGH, N.C. - A group of bicyclists who rode to City Hall on Tuesday helped pave the road for adding bicycle lanes to a stretch of Hillsborough Street. The bicyclists
- [Driver Charged In Deadly Crash With Bicyclist In Farmington](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/driver-charged-in-deadly-crash-with-bicyclist-in-farmington/) - Foster’s Daily Democrat: Driver charged in deadly crash with bicyclist in Farmington By Joey Cresta Tuesday, January 26, 2010 FARMINGTON — A local man has been charged with driving while intoxicated when he struck and killed a teenage bicyclist on Bay Road in October 2009. Sgt. Jay Drury said Monday that Brian J. Babicki, 25, of
- [Hampton Man Who Swerved Truck Toward Bicyclist In June Is Sentenced](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/hampton-man-who-swerved-truck-toward-bicyclist-in-june-is-sentenced/) - Foster’s Daily Democrat: Hampton man who swerved truck toward bicyclist in June is sentenced By Charles McMahon Wednesday, January 27, 2010 PORTSMOUTH — A Hampton man accused of swerving at a bicyclist along Lafayette Road in June received suspended jail time, community service and a fine by pleading guilty to related charges Monday. Michael Walker,
- [How Pedestrians, Cyclists And Drivers Can Get Along A Little Better](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/how-pedestrians-cyclists-and-drivers-can-get-along-a-little-better/) - CBC News: How pedestrians, cyclists and drivers can get along a little better Last Updated: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 | 5:33 PM ET CBC News It’s war out there as an ever-increasing number of drivers, pedestrians and cyclists compete for space on the world’s roads. Motor vehicle-related fatalities have been a fact of life since Irish
- [Safe Passing Ordinance Up For Debate In S.A.](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/safe-passing-ordinance-up-for-debate-in-sa/) - The San Antonio Express: Safe passing ordinance up for debate in S.A. By Colin McDonald - Express-News Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared exclusively in the Jan. 24 print edition of the San Antonio Express-News. On a warm and partly cloudy Sunday morning in September, Tom Crosley decided to go for a bike ride. It almost
- [LA council studies ways of protecting bicyclists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/la-council-studies-ways-of-protecting-bicyclists/) - The Daily Breeze: LA council studies ways of protecting bicyclists By Rick Orlov Staff Writer Posted: 01/27/2010 06:18:59 PM PST Concerned that bicyclists have become targets of road rage, the Los Angeles City Council asked its staff Wednesday to determine if there are ways to better protect those who get around on two wheels. Several
- [Motorist Convicted Of Dangerous Driving For Causing A1 Time Trial Death](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/motorist-convicted-of-dangerous-driving-for-causing-a1-time-trial-death/) - Road.cc: Motorist convicted of dangerous driving for causing A1 time trial death By Simon_MacMichael - Posted on 28 January 2010 A Cambridgeshire driver who killed a cyclist while he was taking part in a time trial last May has been found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving at Peterborough Crown Court. As reported on
- [S.A. Eyes Own Rule On 'Safe Passing' For Cyclists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/sa-eyes-own-rule-on-safe-passing-for-cyclists/) - The San Antonio Express: S.A. eyes own rule on ’safe passing’ for cyclists By Tracy Idell Hamilton - Express-News San Antonio took a step toward making its roads safer for bicyclists and pedestrians when a City Council committee voted unanimously Wednesday to send a “safe passing” ordinance to the full council for a vote next month.
- [Cops Say Carlos Bertonatti Refused to Believe He’d Killed A Cyclist, Resisted Blood Tests](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cops-say-carlos-bertonatti-refused-to-believe-hed-killed-a-cyclist-resisted-blood-tests/) - Miami New Times: Cops Say Carlos Bertonatti Refused to Believe He’d Killed A Cyclist, Resisted Blood Tests By Tim Elfrink in CrimeThu., Jan. 21 2010 @ 11:05AM Once Miami-Dade police finally arrested Carlos Bertonatti on Sunday morning -- after he’d slammed into a biker, sped away and led police on a several mile chase with a
- [Cyclists Want More Protection On Causeway](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclists-want-more-protection-on-causeway/) - CBS4 I-Team: Cyclists Want More Protection On Causeway Sunday Fatality Spurs Calls For Greater Safety Activists Say Traffic Laws Need To Be Tougher Reporting Gary Nelson E-mail MIAMI (CBS4 I-TEAM) - (1/22/2010) On the Rickenbacker Causeway Friday, bicyclists shared the roadway with oft-times speeding cars and trucks. "It’s like the Indianapolis 500 out here," cyclist Dan
- [Criminal Case Of Ex-Ontario AG Michael Bryant Put Over To March 5 In Toronto](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/criminal-case-of-ex-ontario-ag-michael-bryant-put-over-to-march-5-in-toronto/) - The Canadian Press: Criminal case of ex-Ontario AG Michael Bryant put over to March 5 in Toronto TORONTO — A criminal court case involving former Ontario attorney general Michael Bryant has been put over until March 5. The former political star did not appear in the Toronto court dealing with his case today but was represented
- [Cyclist Seeks Respect](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclist-seeks-respect/) - The Press-Enterprise: Cyclist seeks respect Safety official injured in bicycle accident works to make riding safer 10:00 PM PST on Friday, January 22, 2010 By LAURIE LUCAS Eric Lewis calls it "a little tale of irony." He’s a traffic safety engineer in Moreno Valley where he works, and a volunteer on the bicycle advisory committee in
- [Cyclists Ride For Safety Upgrades](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclists-ride-for-safety-upgrades/) - The Wausau Daily Herald: Cyclists ride for safety upgrades Student hit by vehicle in 2008 thrilled by turnout BY MEGAN LOISELLE • WAUSAU DAILY HERALD • JANUARY 22, 2010 Traffic stopped in both directions on Thomas Street near Grand Avenue for a moment Thursday night as more than 40 bicyclists set off from Cafe Le Grand
- [Lorry Kills Woman Cyclist On Road Too Narrow For It To Pass](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/lorry-kills-woman-cyclist-on-road-too-narrow-for-it-to-pass/) - The London Evening Standard: Lorry kills woman cyclist on road too narrow for it to pass 22.01.10 A cyclist was crushed to death by a tipper lorry at an accident blackspot where the road was too narrow for the vehicle, an inquest heard today. TV producer Eilidh Cairns, 30, died from multiple injuries after the
- [Boulder County Cyclist-Motorist Conflict Study May Be Model For Other Areas](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/boulder-county-cyclist-motorist-conflict-study-may-be-model-for-other-areas/) - The Longmont Times-Call: Boulder County cyclist-motorist conflict study may be model for other areas By John Fryar © 2010 Longmont Times-Call BOULDER — A process of crafting recommendations for reducing conflicts between cyclists and motorists sharing mountain canyon roads may someday be adapted to other parts of Boulder County. For the time being, though, an initial
- [Car Hits Bike, Injures Rider](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/car-hits-bike-injures-rider/) - The Jamaica Plain Gazette: Car hits bike, injures rider By John Ruch January 22, 2010 A bicyclist suffered a severely broken arm when a car driver hit her at McBride and Call streets at around 4 p.m. on Dec. 16, according to the Boston Police Department (BPD). The car driver was cited for failure to
- [Hit-And-Run Driver Who Killed Vancouver Teacher Was Texting During Crash](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/hit-and-run-driver-who-killed-vancouver-teacher-was-texting-during-crash/) - KGW Portland: Hit-and-run driver who killed Vancouver teacher was texting during crash by David Krough and KGW.com Staff Posted on January 22, 2010 at 12:10 PM Updated today at 12:57 PM VANCOUVER, Wash. -- A hit-and-run driver who killed a Vancouver teacher was texting and smoking a cigar when the accident happened last September. In court
- [Trial For London Cyclists To Go Left On Red Gets Green Light](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/trial-for-london-cyclists-to-go-left-on-red-gets-green-light/) - The London Evening Standard: Trial for London cyclists to go left on red gets green light Nicholas Cecil Chief Political Correspondent 22.01.10 A trial of a plan that would let cyclists in London turn left at red traffic lights was backed by ministers today. Mayor Boris Johnson proposes the change so cyclists can get ahead of
- [Road Safety Proposal Branded “Draconian” By Former Policeman](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/road-safety-proposal-branded-draconian-by-former-policeman/) - STV: Road safety proposal branded “draconian” by former policeman A new Government policy proposes punishing motorists for accidents involving cyclists, regardless who is to blame. 21 January 2010 17:14 PM The Scottish Government are considering plans to make motorists responsible for any accident involving cyclists, regardless of who is to blame. The measure aims to encourage
- [Tension Mounts On Local Roads](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/tension-mounts-on-local-roads/) - The Morgan Hill Times: Tension mounts on local roads 5:15 PM By Michael Moore Recreational cyclists are known to swarm Morgan Hill’s hilly, curvy roads during nice weather. Sometimes the bicyclists compete with local motorists for the same route, even though state and local traffic laws, as well as recent fatal accidents, suggest an
- [Future Streets: Making Room For Everybody?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/future-streets-making-room-for-everybody/) - Metro International: Future streets: Making room for everybody? There’s a quiet revolution erupting on New York City’s streets … with white-painted lines, red-painted lanes and concrete. From Allerton Avenue in the Bronx to Kent Avenue in Williamsburg, the city’s Department of Transportation has been redesigning roadways to better accommodate all users: pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and mass
- [The Cyclist’s Dilemma](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/the-cyclists-dilemma/) - Hi-Desert Star: The cyclist’s dilemma By Courtney Vaughn Hi-Desert Star Published: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 1:16 AM CST YUCCA VALLEY—There are those who believe that the desert’s jagged landscapes and striking sunsets can never fully be appreciated from behind a windshield. “Let our people travel light and free on their bicycles — nothing on the back
- [Cyclist Wages One-Man War Against Bad Drivers By Secretly Filming Them And Posting Clips Online](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclist-wages-one-man-war-against-bad-drivers-by-secretly-filming-them-and-posting-clips-online/) - The Daily Mail: Cyclist wages one-man war against bad drivers by secretly filming them and posting clips online Fed-up cyclist Joby Spragg is waging a one-man war against rush hour roadhogs by secretly filming them as he rides his bike to work. The 33-year-old was so angry at being cut up, clipped, and forced off
- [Cyclist Remains In ICU After Hit-And-Run](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclist-remains-in-icu-after-hit-and-run/) - Austin360.com: Cyclist remains in ICU after hit-and-run By Pamela LeBlanc | Thursday, January 14, 2010, 11:48 AM A 24-year-old woman remains in intensive care at Brackenridge Hospital after she was struck from behind while riding her bike home early New Year’s Day. Mariel Mentink was pedaling west in the 4700 block of Martin Luther King
- [Bicycles, Use The Whole Lane](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bicycles-use-the-whole-lane/) - Yellow Springs News: Bicycles, use the whole lane By Lauren Heaton Though the recent snowfall has either covered or camouflaged them, new traffic signs have popped up around the village this fall and winter, meant to empower the bicyclists of the village. Just as subtle as their new regulatory markers, bicycles are a minority vehicle in
- [Bikes On Sidewalks](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bikes-on-sidewalks/) - The Sonoma Index-Tribune: Bikes on sidewalks Safety issues? By David Bolling INDEX-TRIBUNE EDITOR On Oct. 20, the League of American Bicyclists announced the City of Sonoma had been named a fall 2009 Bicycle Friendly Community. Five weeks later, a 13-year-old bicyclist collided with a 72-year-old woman on a Broadway sidewalk sending her into a coma
- [Crash Victim Organizes Bicyclist Rally](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/crash-victim-organizes-bicyclist-rally/) - The Wausau Daily Herald: Crash victim organizes bicyclist rally BY KEITH UHLIG • WAUSAU DAILY HERALD • JANUARY 18, 2010 A year and a half ago, bicyclist Caitlyn Schoenfeld was hit by a car at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Thomas Street in Wausau. Now, the 21-year-old Wausau woman is organizing a Critical Mass
- [Cycling Fatalities Are Down But More Still Needs To Be Done To Save Lives](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cycling-fatalities-are-down-but-more-still-needs-to-be-done-to-save-lives/) - The London Evening Standard: Cycling fatalities are down but more still needs to be done to save lives Andrew Neather 19.01.10 As a cyclist, it’s hard not to brood on Rebecca Goosen’s death. The 29-year-old architect was cycling to work down Old Street last April when she was crushed by a 32-tonne cement mixer turning
- [Cyclists Plan Memorial Ride, Protest At City Commission In Carlos Bertonatti Hit-And-Run](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclists-plan-memorial-ride-protest-at-city-commission-in-carlos-bertonatti-hit-and-run/) - Miami New Times: Cyclists Plan Memorial Ride, Protest at City Commission in Carlos Bertonatti Hit-and-Run By Tim Elfrink in Bike Blog, CrimeWed., Jan. 20 2010 @ 9:02AM On Riptide’s message boards and across the web, Miami’s bikers have raged about Sunday’s gruesome hit-and-run accident near Key Biscayne that left 44-year-old cyclist Christophe Le Canne dead on
- [Photo Of Bicyclist With Rock Atop Car Presented In Rye Case Of Motorist-Bicyclists Dispute](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/photo-of-bicyclist-with-rock-atop-car-presented-in-rye-case-of-motorist-bicyclists-dispute/) - Foster’s Daily Democrat: Photo of bicyclist with rock atop car presented in Rye case of motorist-bicyclists dispute By Geoff Cunningham Jr. gcunningham@fosters.com Wednesday, January 20, 2010 PORTSMOUTH — A photo of a bicyclist kneeling on the windshield of a convertible clutching a large rock was front and center during the Tuesday trial of a Rye man
- [Share The Road, Save A Life](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/share-the-road-save-a-life/) - Birmingham Weekly: Share the road, save a life By Weekly Staff By Jenny Dorgan Dorgan is the latest in a series of Birmingham environmental activists who are contributing articles to Green Space this month. Many of us have happy memories of our first bike, our first wobbly sprint without training wheels and our first skinned knees
- [Europe Pegs Speeding Fines To Income; $290,000 Ticket Issued](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/europe-pegs-speeding-fines-to-income-290000-ticket-issued/) - The Star Tribune: Europe pegs speeding fines to income; $290,000 ticket issued Last update: January 10, 2010 - 11:49 PM GENEVA - European countries are increasingly pegging speeding fines to income as a way to punish wealthy scofflaws who would otherwise ignore tickets. Advocates say a $290,000 speeding ticket slapped recently on a millionaire Ferrari
- [Initiatives Give Cycling Fresh Legs](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/initiatives-give-cycling-fresh-legs/) - The Hartfrord Courant: Initiatives Give Cycling Fresh Legs By ANDY CLARKE January 10, 2010 Connecticut cyclists are looking forward to a banner year in 2010 — and that’s good news for the state’s economy, environment and quality of life. After decades of official neglect, recent months have seen completion of important sections of the Farmington Valley
- ['Road Tax' Rebuttal Movement Picks Up Speed](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/road-tax-rebuttal-movement-picks-up-speed/) - BikeBiz.com: ’Road tax’ rebuttal movement picks up speed Mark Sutton Jan 10 2010, 5:57pm Using apparel and an iPhone app, campaign explodes myth of cyclists having less road rights because they don’t pay ’road tax’ In a comment piece for BikeBiz, John Stevenson, Future’s editor-in-chief of cycling publications, said cyclists were often "given a hard time
- [Cyclist Killed After Truck Sideswipes Bike](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclist-killed-after-truck-sideswipes-bike/) - The Greenville News: Cyclist killed after truck sideswipes bike THE ASSOCIATED PRESS • JANUARY 11, 2010 SUMTER -- Authorities in South Carolina say a 49-year-old man was killed after he was struck by a truck as he rode his bicycle along a local highway. The Item of Sumter reports that Sumter County Coroner Harvin
- [Driver Who Killed Man Arrested](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/driver-who-killed-man-arrested/) - The Morgan Hill Times: Driver who killed man arrested Jan 11, 2010 By Michael Moore The driver of a vehicle that dealt fatal injuries to Rory Tomasello, 22, as he was riding his bicycle through a crosswalk has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter. Morgan Hill resident Sandra Arlia, 66, turned herself in to police
- [Funeral, Memorial Ride Set For Cyclist Killed On Shoreline Drive](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/funeral-memorial-ride-set-for-cyclist-killed-on-shoreline-drive/) - The Contra Costa Times: Funeral, memorial ride set for cyclist killed on Shoreline Drive By Kelly Puente, Staff Writer Posted: 01/11/2010 05:59:01 PM PST Updated: 01/11/2010 07:00:09 PM PST LONG BEACH - Funeral services and a memorial bicycle ride will take place this week for Gustavo Ramirez, a 30-year-old Long Beach cyclist who was killed
- [It’s The Roads That Damage The Bicycles, And Not The Bicycles That Damage The Roads](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/its-the-roads-that-damage-the-bicycles-and-not-the-bicycles-that-damage-the-roads/) - The Scotsman: Peter Hayman: It’s the roads that damage the bicycles, and not the bicycles that damage the roads Published Date: 12 January 2010 A ROAD tax for cyclists is not something that is likely to happen. It is not sensible. And it’s something that should not have been raised. Cyclists do not damage the roads.
- [Pedestrian Bridge Over San Lorenzo River Earns Award](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/pedestrian-bridge-over-san-lorenzo-river-earns-award/) - The Santa Cruz Sentinel: Pedestrian bridge over San Lorenzo River earns award By Janelle Weaver - Santa Cruz Sentinel Posted: 01/12/2010 04:33:02 PM PST SANTA CRUZ — The new pedestrian bridge over the San Lorenzo River has received the Monterey Bay chapter of the American Public Works Association’s Project of the Year Award, it was
- [Council Paves Way For Bikes](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/council-paves-way-for-bikes/) - The Concord Monitor: Council paves way for bikes Money to narrow area of South St. By MADDIE HANNA Monitor staff January 12, 2010 - 12:00 am Projects to make Concord roads safer and more bike-friendly took priority during last night’s city council meeting. Councilors decided to spend $8,000 in grant money on signs, striping and
- [Cyclist Killed By Cement Truck](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclist-killed-by-cement-truck/) - The Shanghai Daily: Cyclist killed by cement truck 2010-1-12 | NEWSPAPER EDITION A WOMAN cyclist was killed by a cement truck yesterday in Yangpu District. Witnesses said the truck was turning and hit the bicycle on the right side. But the driver surnamed Fan said the woman, He Min, in her 60s, hit the truck
- [Hwy Patrol: Waveland Officer Failed To Yield In Fatal Crash](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/hwy-patrol-waveland-officer-failed-to-yield-in-fatal-crash/) - WLOX Waveland, MS: Hwy Patrol: Waveland officer failed to yield in fatal crash Posted: Jan 08, 2010 5:13 PM Updated: Jan 08, 2010 7:02 PM WAVELAND, MS (WLOX) - The Mississippi Highway Patrol says a Waveland police officer failed to yield the right of way in a September accident that killed a cyclist. The accident happened
- [Cyclist Punched Motorist In Road Rage Attack](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclist-punched-motorist-in-road-rage-attack/) - Cambridge-News: Cyclist punched motorist in road rage attack A cyclist launched a double road rage attack on a motorist – punching him repeatedly before hurling his bike through the windscreen. The drama happened in Swavesey after the cyclist cut in front of the driver of a blue Subaru Legacy forcing him to brake suddenly. They had
- [Surcharge Enhances Bikes As Transportation](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/surcharge-enhances-bikes-as-transportation/) - The Coloradoan: Surcharge enhances bikes as transportation Increased emphasis on safety evens playing field with motorists JANUARY 8, 2010 The Fort Collins City Council took the right turn Tuesday by approving a $35 surcharge on traffic tickets issued to bicyclists. In an effort to promote accountability and to even the playing field between motorists and
- [Man Gets 2 Years In Prison For Drunken Crash That Nearly Severed Teen’s Leg](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/man-gets-2-years-in-prison-for-drunken-crash-that-nearly-severed-teens-leg/) - The Journal News: Man gets 2 years in prison for drunken crash that nearly severed teen’s leg BY REBECCA BAKER AND LESLIE KORNGOLD • REBAKER@LOHUD.COM • JANUARY 9, 2010 WHITE PLAINS — Desmond Shand apologized to a Pelham teen today for nearly severing his leg during a drunken driving accident in 2008. Shand, a 41-year-old
- [Driver Given Probation For Death Of Cyclist](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/driver-given-probation-for-death-of-cyclist/) - San Diego 6: Driver Given Probation for Death of Cyclist Last Update: 1/08 5:21 pm SAN DIEGO (CNS) - A motorist who struck and killed a bicyclist on Sabre Springs Parkway a year ago was sentenced Friday to probation and ordered to do volunteer and public work service. Arthur Newman, 56, pleaded no contest Nov. 19
- [Ticketing Riders](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/ticketing-riders/) - The Durango Herald: Ticketing riders Fort Collins targeting scofflaw bicyclists Article Last Updated; Friday, January 08, 2010 12:00AM Tuesday, the Fort Collins City Council approved a $35 “traffic calming" surcharge on tickets issued to bicyclists for running red lights and other traffic violations. The surcharge already had been applied to motorists. This comes after the
- [Helmets To Be Mandated For Pedal Cyclists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/helmets-to-be-mandated-for-pedal-cyclists/) - The Jamaica Observer: Helmets To Be Mandated For Pedal Cyclists AUTO Friday, January 08, 2010 Police to step up prosecution of cyclists without helmets. A motor cyclist, killed on New Year’s Day along the Porus main road in Manchester became the first traffic fatality for 2010 and after seven days in the new year traffic fatality
- [Dagenham BMX Rider Jailed Over Fiancee’s Death](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/dagenham-bmx-rider-jailed-over-fiancees-death/) - Barking and Dagenham Post: Dagenham BMX rider jailed over fiancee’s death 04 January 2010 A BMX rider whose teenage fiancee was killed when he rode into oncoming traffic while giving her a lift on his defective bike has been jailed. Kevin Simmons, 25, of Bell Farm Avenue, Dagenham had worn-out brakes and no lights on the
- [Cyclists Need To Toe The Line](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclists-need-to-toe-the-line/) - The Peace Arch News: Cyclists need to toe the line By Frank Fourchalk - Peace Arch News Published: January 05, 2010 10:00 AM Updated: January 05, 2010 10:29 AM Bicycling is a fun activity for many reasons. It gives you a sense of freedom, a sense of one with the environment and can give you a
- [Cyclist Dies In Traffic Accident](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclist-dies-in-traffic-accident/) - B92: Cyclist dies in traffic accident 5 January 2010 | 18:23 | Source: Beta KURŠUMLIJA -- A man riding a bicycle died today on the Niš-Kuršumlija road in southern Serbia when he was hit by a car. The victim was identified as Dragan O. from the village of Pepeljevac near Kuršumlija. He was hit by a
- [Cyclist's Death Prompts Look At Safety](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclists-death-prompts-look-at-safety/) - The Contra Costa Times: Cyclist’s death prompts look at safety By Kelly Puente, Staff Writer Posted: 01/06/2010 08:08:08 PM PST Updated: 01/06/2010 08:47:11 PM PST LONG BEACH - The death of a young cyclist this week has raised caution flags for some cyclists and has prompted the city to examine the lack of bicycle lanes on
- [Bike Riders Face New Fort Collins ’Traffic Calming’ Surcharge If Ticketed By Police](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bike-riders-face-new-fort-collins-traffic-calming-surcharge-if-ticketed-by-police/) - The Coloradoan: Bike riders face new Fort Collins ’traffic calming’ surcharge if ticketed by police BY TREVOR HUGHES • TREVORHUGHES@COLORADOAN.COM • JANUARY 6, 2010 Bicyclists caught running red lights or riding on the wrong side of Fort Collins roads face paying a new "traffic calming" surcharge. The City Council last night approved the plan to add
- [Fort Collins Council Oks Bicyclist Surcharge](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/fort-collins-council-oks-bicyclist-surcharge/) - The Coloradoan: Fort Collins council OKs bicyclist surcharge Traffic violations committed on bike would carry $35 fee BY TREVOR HUGHES • TREVORHUGHES@COLORADOAN.COM • JANUARY 7, 2010 Bicyclists caught running red lights or riding on the wrong side of Fort Collins roads face a new "traffic calming" surcharge. The City Council on Tuesday approved adding a
- [The Stats Say Newport Needs Bike Task Force](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/the-stats-say-newport-needs-bike-task-force/) - The Orange County Register; The stats say Newport needs Bike Task Force BARBARA VENEZIA Newport Beach Councilwoman Nancy Gardner’s organized a Bike Task Force. Herself the proud owner of "a very beat up Schwinn," (her words not mine), I asked "Why now?" "We’ve had two fatal accidents. There’s an obesity problem. Kids should be encouraged
- [Local Woman Killed Big Rig Accident Claims One Life](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/local-woman-killed-big-rig-accident-claims-one-life/) - The Riverbank News: Local Woman Killed Big Rig Accident Claims One Life By JOHN BRANCH A Riverbank woman was hit and killed by an 18-wheeler big rig truck on Wednesday morning, Dec. 30 while wheeling her bicycle through the crosswalk at Atchison Street (Highway 108) and First Street. Police authorities that initially identified Joyce Nadine
- [Flashing Lights Legalised As New Cyclists' Code Planned](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/flashing-lights-legalised-as-new-cyclists-code-planned/) - The Irish Times: Flashing lights legalised as new cyclists’ code planned OLIVIA KELLY FLASHING BICYCLE lights, which have been used illegally for years by many cyclists, have been legalised by Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey. The use of flashing rather than static lights on the front or rear of bicycles has become increasing popular with
- [Cyclist Dies Nearly A Year After Accident](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclist-dies-nearly-a-year-after-accident/) - The Daventry Express: Cyclist dies nearly a year after accident Published Date: 29 December 2009 A CYCLIST who was injured nearly a year ago in a traffic accident near West Haddon has died. John Cole, 62, from Market Harborough died on Boxing Day (Saturday) at Northampton General Hospital after been seriously injured in the accident which
- [No Fault In Pedestian, Bicyclist Collision](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/no-fault-in-pedestian-bicyclist-collision/) - The Sonoma Index-Tribune: No fault in pedestian, bicyclist collision By David Bolling INDEX-TRIBUNE EDITOR A 72-year-old Sonoma artist remains in a critical condition in a Sacramento hospital after a collision with a 13-year-old boy on the Broadway sidewalk outside a frame shop on Nov. 28. Wendy Mitchell had parked her car by the curb in front
- [Cyclists Crowding Roads Irk Motorists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclists-crowding-roads-irk-motorists/) - The Orlando Sentinel: Cyclists crowding roads irk motorists By Martin E. Comas, Orlando Sentinel January 2, 2010 On Sunday mornings, Joe Goloversic hops in his pickup and drives the back roads from his home in Clermont to his job as a security guard in Windermere. Along the way, he encounters dozens of bicyclists wearing skintight
- [Sad Reminder Of Bike Needs](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/sad-reminder-of-bike-needs/) - The Post and Courier: Sad reminder of bike needs Saturday, January 2, 2010 Not every bicycle death could have been prevented by safe bike lanes, paths and helmets. But every death resulting from a bicycle accident demonstrates how far the Lowcountry must go before bicycling is a safe, accessible, way for citizens to get around.
- [Cyclist’s Death: Retiree Fined](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclists-death-retiree-fined/) - The Straits Times: Cyclist’s death: Retiree fined By Khushwant Singh Jan 4, 2010 MISTAKING the traffic lights to be in his favour, a retiree drove across a pedestrian crossing two years ago and hit a cyclist, killing him. In a district court on Monday, Wong Kuan was fined $8,000 and banned from driving all vehicles
- [Drivers' Licences Too Easy To Get, Road Racing Star Says](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/drivers-licences-too-easy-to-get-road-racing-star-says/) - The Age: Drivers’ licences too easy to get, road racing star says SAMANTHA LANE January 4, 2010 Comments 92 CADEL Evans has long considered Australian roads to be more hostile than the typically narrower routes of Europe. But while Victorian roads are statistically safer for motorists than ever before, the recently crowned world road champion
- [MK Yacimovich’s Proposed Anti-bicycle Helmet Bill Blasted By Safety Experts](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/mk-yacimovichs-proposed-anti-bicycle-helmet-bill-blasted-by-safety-experts/) - The Jerusalem Post: MK Yacimovich’s proposed anti-bicycle helmet bill blasted by safety experts By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH Safety experts have denounced the private member’s bill to revoke the law requiring adults to wear helmets while biking in urban areas - just endorsed by the Ministerial Committee on Legislation - as "idiotic, amateurish and dangerous to public health."
- [Both Cyclists And Drivers Can Make Bicycling Safer](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/both-cyclists-and-drivers-can-make-bicycling-safer/) - The Coloradoan: Both cyclists and drivers can make bicycling safer JANUARY 4, 2010 Headed north on College Avenue from Old Town, the motorist shouted something as he passed. At the light, he continued: "You were in the middle of the lane. Get out of the road! You can’t ride in the middle of the road." I
- [Proposals Seek To Encourage More Cyclists And To Make Baltimore Streets Safer For Them](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/proposals-seek-to-encourage-more-cyclists-and-to-make-baltimore-streets-safer-for-them/) - The Baltimore Sun: Proposals seek to encourage more cyclists and to make Baltimore streets safer for them By Julie Scharper | julie.scharper@baltsun.com December 27, 2009 Boson Au commutes from his Charles Village home to his downtown office by bicycle. He rides his bike to the grocery store and, with a group of cycling friends, to
- [Justice Lacking In Road Rage Murder Charge](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/justice-lacking-in-road-rage-murder-charge/) - The Chicago Sun-times: Justice lacking in road rage murder charge Prosecutors protect instigator as ’witness’ instead of criminal December 29, 2009 BY MARY MITCHELL Sun-Times Columnist The case against Tyrice Pryor raises questions about what constitutes justice in Cook County. Pryor was charged with first-degree murder for the death of Jepson Livingston, the bicyclist who was
- [Bicyclists Seek Better Protection](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bicyclists-seek-better-protection/) - The Roanoke Times: Bicyclists seek better protection Two people injured in bike wrecks say they believe the motorists who hit them were not adequately punished by the court system. Mary Hardbarger BLACKSBURG -- While biking home from work in late October, Elizabeth Hokanson of Blacksburg was struck head-on by a vehicle. The impact knocked her off
- [Driver 'Had No Idea' Cyclist Was Under Lorry's Wheels](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/driver-had-no-idea-cyclist-was-under-lorrys-wheels/) - Road.cc: Driver ’had no idea’ cyclist was under lorry’s wheels By Tom Henry - Posted on 29 December 2009 A cyclist killed at a central London junction would still be alive if the lorry that hit her hadn’t broken the law, her boyfriend told an inquest. Maria Fernandez, 24, died from head injuries sustained following the
- [Autopsy: Van Driver Hit, Killed Cyclist Intentionally](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/autopsy-van-driver-hit-killed-cyclist-intentionally/) - The Chicago Sun-Times: Autopsy: Van driver hit, killed cyclist intentionally December 16, 2009 Sun-Times Media Wire Police continued to question a "person of interest" Wednesday night after a bicyclist was caught in a gang-related conflict between two drivers and was fatally struck Tuesday by a van in the Northwest Side Logan Square neighborhood. Jepson Livingston,
- [DfT Report On Cycle Casualties Says Cyclists Not To Blame In 93 Per Cent Of Cases](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/dft-report-on-cycle-casualties-says-cyclists-not-to-blame-in-93-per-cent-of-cases/) - Road.cc: DfT report on cycle casualties says cyclists not to blame in 93 per cent of cases By Simon_MacMichael - Posted on 16 December 2009 Bike riders tearing through red lights, wearing dark clothing or riding at night without lights are to blame for less than 7% of accidents that result in a cyclist being
- [Cyclist 'Caught Between 2 Gangs,' Killed By Van Driver](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclist-caught-between-2-gangs-killed-by-van-driver/) - The Chicago Sun-Times: Cyclist ’caught between 2 gangs,’ killed by van driver LOGAN SQUARE | Struck, killed by 1 of 2 van drivers in street skirmish December 17, 2009 BY CHERYL V. JACKSON AND TINA SFONDELES Staff Reporters Jepson Livingston borrowed his brother’s bicycle to go look for a job Tuesday afternoon. But as he pedaled
- [Family Of Cyclists Killed By Drunk Driver Outraged By Sentence](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/family-of-cyclists-killed-by-drunk-driver-outraged-by-sentence/) - WFAA Dallas/Fort Worth: Family of cyclists killed by drunk driver outraged by sentence by REBECCA LOPEZ / WFAA-TV Posted on December 17, 2009 at 6:35 PM Updated yesterday at 6:38 PM The families of two cyclists killed after a drunk driver plowed into them said they are outraged by the sentence given Thursday to the man
- [No Charges For SUV Driver In Teen Cyclist's Death](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/no-charges-for-suv-driver-in-teen-cyclists-death/) - The Coloradoan: No charges for SUV driver in teen cyclist’s death BY NATE TAYLOR • NATETAYLOR@COLORADOAN.COM • DECEMBER 18, 2009 The Fort Collins driver whose SUV collided with a 14-year-old cyclist in August will not be charged with any crimes in connection with the crash. Fort Collins police completed its investigation into the accident that killed
- [Red-Light Cameras: More Than 500 Tickets Issued In First Month In San Rafael](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/red-light-cameras-more-than-500-tickets-issued-in-first-month-in-san-rafael/) - The Marin Independent Journal: Red-light cameras: More than 500 tickets issued in first month in San Rafael By Jennifer Upshaw Swartz Posted: 12/21/2009 05:46:50 PM PST More than 500 traffic tickets were issued in the first month with the help of San Rafael’s tireless red-light cameras. The city’s Red-Light Photo Enforcement program, which began Nov. 1
- [Ex-Police Chief Seeks Removal From Civil Suit](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/ex-police-chief-seeks-removal-from-civil-suit/) - The Ironton tribune: Ex-police chief seeks removal from civil suit By Benita Heath | The Tribune Published Tuesday, December 22, 2009 CHESAPEAKE — The man who was police chief at the time a Huntington, W.Va., bicyclist was Tasered and arrested has filed a motion that he be removed from the upcoming civil rights lawsuit. Russell Bennett,
- [Death Of Brooklyn Cyclist Spurs Closer Look At Dangerous Intersection In Greenpoint](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/death-of-brooklyn-cyclist-spurs-closer-look-at-dangerous-intersection-in-greenpoint/) - The New York Daily News: Death of Brooklyn cyclist spurs closer look at dangerous intersection in Greenpoint BY MIKE MCLAUGHLIN DAILY NEWS WRITER Wednesday, December 23rd 2009, 4:00 AM A fatal crash on a busy Greenpoint street has sparked demands the city tame the neighborhood’s most dangerous intersection. The death of Solange Raulston, 33, killed last
- [Bicyclist Hospitalized After Being Hit By 18-Wheeler](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bicyclist-hospitalized-after-being-hit-by-18-wheeler/) - The San Antonio Express: Bicyclist hospitalized after being hit by 18-wheeler By Valentino Lucio - Express-News A bicyclist was seriously injured Thursday night when a 18-wheeler hit him after he ran a red traffic light, police said. The 44-year-old bicyclist was taken to University Hospital with non-life threatening injuries and was expected to recover. Police said
- [Bills To Look At Cyclists, Road Safety](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bills-to-look-at-cyclists-road-safety/) - The Clarion Ledger: Bills to look at cyclists, road safety JUSTIN FRITSCHER • JFRITSCHER@JACKSON.GANNETT.COM • DECEMBER 26, 2009 Expect legislation that addresses rules of the road for both motorists and cyclists to be among the hundreds of bills presented by both chambers in the 2010 Legislature. "What we need in this state is a friendlier atmosphere
- [Anger Over Bicyclist Treatment](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/anger-over-bicyclist-treatment/) - Metro: Anger over bicyclist treatment PHILADELPHIA. A few days after one of their own suffered serious facial injuries in a hit-and-run crash, city bicycle messengers upset with what one courier describes as "rising anti-cycling sentiment" are rallying at LOVE Park this evening. Rachel Fletcher, a 30-year-old experienced and well-known Center City courier, was struck at 23rd
- [Philly Bike Messengers To Rally At 16th & JFK At 5PM](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/philly-bike-messengers-to-rally-at-16th-jfk-at-5pm/) - Philebrity: Philly Bike Messengers To Rally At 16th & JFK At 5PM Sure, the proposed new bike bills by City Councilmen Frank DiCicco and Jim Kenney could be an expensive annoyance to the average bicyclist, but if you’re one of Philly’s bike messengers, the new fines proposed by these bills could put you out of business
- [Stop. Yield.](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/stop-yield-2/) - Philadelphia CityPaper: Stop. Yield. What can Idaho teach us about bike/car relations? by Brian Howard Published: Dec 1, 2009 The bike wars in Philadelphia have reached a fever pitch, where vitriol breeds rage breeds illogic — in the streets (see Fletcher, Rachel) and on message boards (see all bike posts on The Clog). While there are
- [Correct The Imbalance](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/correct-the-imbalance/) - The Hindu: Correct the imbalance C.K.MEENA He looked like a man who sold old newspapers. He got off his well-worn bicycle and, pausing at a bus-stop on Mysore Road, said something unintelligible to the conductor of an almost-empty bus. The driver was champing at the bit (the way he’d been flitting from stop to stop gave
- [Cyclists Are Not A Menace, Say Ken Livingstone And I](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclists-are-not-a-menace-say-ken-livingstone-and-i/) - The Telegraph: Cyclists are not a menace, say Ken Livingstone and I By Andrew Gilligan Last updated: December 1st, 2009 Ken Livingstone and I made a tiny bit of history last night. We spoke at the same event – on the same side. It was a debate organised by The Spectator magazine on the motion: “This
- [Registering Bicycles Will Not Prevent Any Accidents](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/registering-bicycles-will-not-prevent-any-accidents/) - The Philadelphia Inquirer: Registering bicycles will not prevent any accidents By Matthew Rascone The new, silver BMW that almost hit me while I was riding my bicycle near the corner of Broad and Spruce Streets may well have been registered. But by the time I turned around to copy down the license plate, it was two
- [Did Cops Try To Mow Down Cyclists?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/did-cops-try-to-mow-down-cyclists/) - LA Weekly: Did Cops Try To Mow Down Cyclists? By Dennis Romero in City News, Over the Weekend, community, crime, odd newsTue., Dec. 1 2009 @ 12:08PM The hardcore cyclist community in Los Angeles is abuzz with anecdotal reports that a pair of officers tried to take down several bicyclists during a community tour downtown over
- [City Lax On Bike Lane Restrictions](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/city-lax-on-bike-lane-restrictions/) - Report: City Lax On Bike Lane Restrictions By: NY1 News A new study shows taking a bike out for a spin through the city won’t keep riders free from traffic jams. Professors at Hunter College found cars and trucks are taking up the space intended for cyclists in Manhattan. Researchers surveyed 492 blocks with bike
- [Cyclist Says Ticket For Impeding Traffic Unfair](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclist-says-ticket-for-impeding-traffic-unfair/) - Tampa Bay Online: Cyclist says ticket for impeding traffic unfair By NATALIE SHEPHERD nshepherd@wfla.com Published: December 3, 2009 Brad Marcel doesn’t have a car. Instead, the University of South Florida junior chooses to ride his bike wherever he needs to go. He tries to ride on side streets and through neighborhoods to avoid traffic, and he
- [Driver Who Targeted Cyclists Gets Probationary Sentence](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/driver-who-targeted-cyclists-gets-probationary-sentence/) - The Durango Herald: Driver who targeted cyclists gets probationary sentence by Shane Benjamin Herald Staff Writer Article Last Updated; Friday, December 04, 2009 12:16AM A Bayfield man who used his pickup to run bicyclists off the road was given probation Thursday after pleading guilty to reckless endangerment and felony menacing. Todd Grooms, 41, wasn’t facing any
- [Shine A Light On Ninja Riders](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/shine-a-light-on-ninja-riders/) - The Columbia Tribune: Shine a light on ninja riders By ROBERT JOHNSON Monday, December 7, 2009 There is a creature roaming the streets of Columbia that strikes fear into the hearts of motorists and responsible bicyclists alike — the “ninja rider.” Ninja riders are bicyclists who ride at night without lights and, like real ninjas,
- [Cyclists Must Stick To The Rules Of The Road](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclists-must-stick-to-the-rules-of-the-road/) - The Telegraph: Cyclists must stick to the rules of the road It’s not motorists who are a cyclist’s worst enemy - it’s their own kind, argues David Millward. By David Millward Published: 1:03PM GMT 10 Dec 2009 I am loathe to dissent from my urbane and distinguished colleague Andrew Gilligan, but his description of cyclists as
- [Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Protest Modest; Lane Revival Not Looking Good, Either](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bedford-avenue-bike-lane-protest-modest-lane-revival-not-looking-good-either/) - The Village Voice: Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Protest Modest; Lane Revival Not Looking Good, Either By Roy Edroso in Cycling, Featured, In the Streets, ProtestMonday, Dec. 14 2009 @ 11:07AM Last week’s bike lane tsimmis on Bedford Avenue had a sad denouement yesterday, reports the Brooklyn Paper: A small band of activists braved the rain to
- [Turlock Man Wanted For Intentionally Mowing Down Bicyclist](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/turlock-man-wanted-for-intentionally-mowing-down-bicyclist/) - The Turlock Journal: Turlock man wanted for intentionally mowing down bicyclist By Sabra Stafford Crime Desk sstafford@turlockjournal.com 209-634-9141, ext. 2002 POSTED Dec. 15, 2009 11:42 p.m. Turlock police are seeking a man who they say intentionally ran down a bicyclist with his truck and then waved a handgun around when witnesses tried to detain him.
- [CTC Slams Transport Research Laboratory Cycle Helmet Report](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/ctc-slams-transport-research-laboratory-cycle-helmet-report/) - Road.cc: CTC slams Transport Research Laboratory cycle helmet report By Simon_MacMichael - Posted on 16 December 2009 A report by the Transport Research Laboratory that concludes that between 10% and 16% of the cyclists killed on Britain’s roads in 2008 could have been avoided had the victims been wearing a helmet has been slammed by
- [Bicycle Commuters Say Work Needs To Be Done On City’s Bike Lanes, Routes](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bicycle-commuters-say-work-needs-to-be-done-on-citys-bike-lanes-routes/) - The Avalanche Journal: Bicycle commuters say work needs to be done on city’s bike lanes, routes By Steven Schwartz | FOR THE AVALANCHE-JOURNAL Wednesday, December 16, 2009 Story last updated at 12/16/2009 - 12:11 am Wade Wolfenbarger lives in Lubbock and doesn’t own a car. Wolfenbarger, a bicycle mechanic at Broadway Bikes, said his main transportation
- [Duluth Drops Traffic Charges Against Bike Riders Carting Food To Damiano Center](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/duluth-drops-traffic-charges-against-bike-riders-carting-food-to-damiano-center/) - The Duluth News Tribune: Duluth drops traffic charges against bike riders carting food to Damiano Center Christmas came early for three bike riders who were given tickets by Duluth police while delivering food to a soup kitchen. By: Brandon Stahl, Duluth News Tribune Christmas came early for three bike riders who were given tickets by
- [Council's Problematic Bicycle Crackdown](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/councils-problematic-bicycle-crackdown/) - Philadelphia Citypaper: Council’s problematic bicycle crackdown Thursday, November 19th, 2009 at 3:00 pm posted by Isaiah Thompson This morning, Councilmembers Jim Kenney and Frank DiCicco introduced legislation aimed at reining in bicyclists. The particulars: Three bills were introduced today, two as an either-or pair. Councilman Kenney introduced two bills (co-sponsored by Councilman DiCicco) that each seek
- [Fatal Crash For Man On Bicycle](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/fatal-crash-for-man-on-bicycle/) - Bainbridge Georgia Community News: Fatal Crash for Man on Bicycle Nov 20, 2009 A 65 year old man was killed after a collision with a semi just after 10 am Friday morning. Thomas Bryant, 65, of Brinson Street in Bainbridge was traveling west on Dothan Road on his bicycle. BPS Officer Alton Brock reported that a
- [Police Reenact Crash That Killed Bicyclist In University City](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/police-reenact-crash-that-killed-bicyclist-in-university-city/) - KFMB San Diego: Police reenact crash that killed bicyclist in University City Posted: Nov 20, 2009 5:45 PM Updated: Nov 20, 2009 5:49 PM SAN DIEGO, Calif. (CBS 8) - There’s a search for answers after the death of a bicyclist who collided with a San Diego police cruiser earlier this month. Police conducted a reenactment
- [Police: Man Charged With Assault For Shooting Cyclist With Pellet Gun](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/police-man-charged-with-assault-for-shooting-cyclist-with-pellet-gun/) - The Austin American-Statesman: Police: Man charged with assault for shooting cyclist with pellet gun By Joshunda Sanders AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF Friday, November 20, 2009 A former Austin High School student, accused of firing a pellet gun at a bicyclist on Southwest Parkway in May, was charged this week with assault with injury. According to an arrest
- [Former Asheville Fireman Gets 4 Months For Shooting At Cyclist](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/former-asheville-fireman-gets-4-months-for-shooting-at-cyclist/) - The Asheville Citizen-Times: Former Asheville fireman gets 4 months for shooting at cyclist BY CLARKE MORRISON • NOVEMBER 20, 2009 ASHEVILLE — A former Asheville firefighter will spend 120 days in jail for shooting at a bicyclist, narrowly missing his head with a bullet that pierced the man’s helmet. Charles Alexander Diez, 42, pleaded guilty Thursday
- [Police Charge Woman In Death Of VA. Beach Cyclist](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/police-charge-woman-in-death-of-va-beach-cyclist/) - The Virginian-Pilot: Police charge woman in death of Va. Beach cyclist By Kathy Adams The Virginian-Pilot © November 21, 2009 VIRGINIA BEACH Police have charged a Virginia woman with reckless driving nearly three months after a local physician died after being struck with a car. The incident happened Aug. 25 on Port Republic Road in Harrisonburg,
- [4 Months For Shooting At A Cyclist Seems Awfully Light](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/4-months-for-shooting-at-a-cyclist-seems-awfully-light/) - The Asheville Citizen-Times: 4 months for shooting at a cyclist seems awfully light JOHN BOYLE COLUMNIST • NOVEMBER 23, 2009 I find the legal system baffling at times. The latest example? Charles Alexander Diez, the 42-year-old former Asheville firefighter who shot at a bicyclist on Tunnel Road after arguing with him about the safety of
- [Man Gets Life Sentence In '08 Random Killing](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/man-gets-life-sentence-in-08-random-killing/) - The Des Moines Register: Man gets life sentence in ’08 random killing BY TOM ALEX AND GRANT SCHULTE • TALEX@DMREG.COM • NOVEMBER 28, 2009 A man who stabbed a Des Moines bicyclist last year in a game called "victim" was sentenced to life in prison for his role in a group that attacked, robbed and terrorized
- [Road Rage At Philly Newspapers](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/road-rage-at-philly-newspapers/) - Philadelphia Weekly: Road Rage at Philly Newspapers Why are Ronnie and Stu whipping up fear when cars and trucks pose a bigger threat? By Brendan Skwire Posted Nov. 29, 2009 It’s hard to find a friend to Philly bicyclists at the city’s daily newspapers these days. Take three opinion pieces that ran in the days
- [Hit By Car, Bicyclist Adjusts Her Attitude](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/hit-by-car-bicyclist-adjusts-her-attitude/) - The Winston-Salem Journal: Hit by car, bicyclist adjusts her attitude By Scott Sexton | Journal Columnist Published: November 29, 2009 One minute on the morning of May 27, 2008, Peggy Haymes was minding her own business, thinking about work as she took a quick bicycle ride from her house to Reynolda Gardens. The next, she was
- [Cyclists Gear Up To Support Climate Change Deal](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/cyclists-gear-up-to-support-climate-change-deal/) - Edinburgh Evening News: Cyclists gear up to support climate change deal Published Date: 30 November 2009 CYCLISTS will take to the streets of the Capital to show their support for reaching a climate change deal at the upcoming Copenhagen summit. The world’s leaders are set to meet next month in an attempt to thrash out a
- [Driver: Up To 45 Years In Bike Death](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/driver-up-to-45-years-in-bike-death/) - WOOD TV Grand Rapids: Driver: up to 45 years in bike death Kevin Babcock hit two bicyclists, killed one Updated: Monday, 30 Nov 2009, 8:19 PM EST Published : Monday, 30 Nov 2009, 11:53 AM EST GRAND HAVEN, Mich. (WOOD) - Kevin Lee Babcock was sentenced Monday to 20 to 45 years in prison for the
- [Germany: Drunk Cyclist Gets 15 Year Cycling Ban… He’s Not Allowed To Skateboard Either](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/germany-drunk-cyclist-gets-15-year-cycling-ban-hes-not-allowed-to-skateboard-either/) - Road.cc: Germany: Drunk cyclist gets 15 year cycling ban… he’s not allowed to skateboard either By tony_farrelly - Posted on 30 November 2009 A German student who was breathalyzed at over three time the German limit for alcohol has been banned from using a bicycle, skateboard or any other licence-free vehicle on the public roads, for
- [Bicycle Bill Gains Momentum](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/bicycle-bill-gains-momentum/) - KCPW Salt Lake City: Bicycle Bill Gains Momentum 11.30.2009 by Elizabeth Ziegler (KCPW News) State Representative Carol Spackman Moss is introducing a bill to revamp Utah’s bicycle traffic laws. It would allow cyclists to yield at stop signs if the intersection is clear, rather than come to a complete stop. Moss, a Democrat from Holladay, says

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- [How to Handle a Traffic Ticket](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/legal-issues-for-cyclists/how-to-handle-a-traffic-ticket/) - If you're a cyclist who's received a traffic ticket, this article will help you navigate through the process of handling your own traffic ticket.
- [Bike Handling: Avoiding Doorings](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/newsletter/viral-cycling/bike-handling-avoiding-doorings/) - Today we explore doorings, one of the top injury-causing events for cyclists caused by inattentive car drivers and passengers.
- [Cover Yourself! Liability Insurance for the Cyclist](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/newsletter/viral-cycling/cover-yourself-liability-insurance-for-the-cyclist/) - In this section, we provide a simple overview of the liability insurance we think is important for cyclists if you’re going to be on the road.
- [Dodging the Right Hook](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/newsletter/pride-and-paris/dodging-the-right-hook/) - Learn what we should do as riders to minimize the risks of a motorist-induced right hook collision, a real issue for urban cyclists.
- [Media](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/media/) - Bicycle Law's media resources focused on bikes, bike community, and the law: videos, articles, newsletters, blog posts, and even a book!
- [Oregon Bicycle Equipment Laws: Lights & Reflectors](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/oregon-bicycle-equipment-laws-lights-reflectors/) - In Oregon, “lighting equipment” is required on your bike if you are riding at night or when the weather conditions make it difficult to see 1,000 feet ahead.
- [Oregon Bicycle Helmet Law](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/oregon-bicycle-laws/oregon-bicycle-helmet-law/) - Cyclists aged 16 and older are not required to wear a bicycle helmet while riding a bike. Cyclists under the age of 16 are required to wear a bicycle helmet.
- [Oregon Bicycle Equipment Law: Audible Warning Devices](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/oregon-bicycle-equipment-law-audible-warning-devices/) - Oregon bicycle laws state that it is illegal to equip bicycles with sirens or whistles, but bells are an acceptable equipment to use as an audible warning.
- [Oregon Bicycle Equipment Law: Brakes](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/oregon-bicycle-equipment-law-brakes/) - Oregon law requires that bicycles be equipped with a brake. Seems straightforward. But what is a “brake”? Oregon law is silent on this point.
- [About Bicycle Accidents While Riding Rental Or Bike Share Bicycles](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/about-bicycle-accidents-while-riding-rental-or-bike-share-bicycles/) - There are similarities between an accident on your own bicycle and an accident on a rental or bike share bicycle. But there are also some unique differences.
- [Stay Seen, Stay Safe: What Every Cyclist Needs To Know About How To Help Drivers See You](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/stay-seen-stay-safe-what-every-cyclist-needs-to-know-about-how-to-help-drivers-see-you/) - The best strategy to stay safe on a bicycle is to minimize your risk by maximizing how easily drivers can see you.
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- [Get Our Free Demand Letter](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/prd/) - Bike Incident? Get Our Free Demand Letter. Empower yourself with our free easy-to-use demand letter template, designed to help you seek the justice you deserve after a bicycle incident. Tell Your Story Effectively When you’ve been injured in a bicycle incident, your story matters. Our demand letter template will guide you through crafting a compelling
- [Legal Services for Cycling Clubs & Bike Shops](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/legal-services-for-cycling-clubs-bike-shops/) - Legal Services for Cycling Clubs & Bike Shops Protecting Your Passion: Legal Guidance for Cyclists, Clubs, and Shops Schedule a Free Consultation Reducing Rider Risks At Bicycle Law, we believe cyclists are generally good people. Nevertheless, we also live in a litigious society, and a gram of prevention is worth a kilogram of cure. That’s
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- [Andrea Posey](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/andrea-posey/) - Experienced bicycle accident attorney Andrea Posey helps clients receive maximum compensation for their physical and emotional injuries.
- [Maryanne B. Cooper](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/maryanne-b-cooper/) - Tenacious San Francisco bicycle accident lawyer Maryanne Cooper helps injured cyclists navigate the insurance claims and litigation process.
- [Community Support](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/community-support/) - To show community support, we started Bicycle Generation to channel a portion of our profits and resources for better biking & a better planet.
- [Racing Career](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/about-bicycle-law/racing-career/) - Overview of Bob Mionske's racing career, former Olympic and pro cyclist. Now a nationally-recognized bicycle lawyer and advocate for cyclists' rights.
- [Adventure Miles](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/adventure-miles/) - Occasionally, we get the opportunity to explore interesting places. When we do, we like to share those experiences so others can visit themselves.
- [About Bicycle Crashes: Why We Say “Bicycle Accidents” Are Not Accidents](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/about-bicycle-crashes-why-we-say-bicycle-accidents-are-not-accidents/) - Collisions may be unintentional, but they aren't accidents. "Bicycle crash" is a better description, denoting that someone is at fault.
- [Nov 9: Help us help the SF-Marin Food Bank](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/newsletter/shifting-seasons/nov-9-help-us-help-the-sf-marin-food-bank/) - Issue #9: Shifting Seasons Rolling Resistance » Issue #9 » Nov 9: Help us help the SF-Marin Food Bank Nov 9: Help us help the SF-Marin Food Bank Join us for the Supermarket Street Sweep Coopers LLP (operators of Bicycle Law) has an organizational commitment to helping solve the problem of hunger in our backyard.
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- [Hoodoo 500: Racing around Utah](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/newsletter/shifting-seasons/hoodoo-500-racing-around-utah/) - Issue #9: Shifting Seasons Rolling Resistance » Issue #9 » Hoodoo 500: Racing around Utah Hoodoo 500: Racing around Utah By Zachary Morvant It’s the middle of August in Utah and it’s 36°F. 6am, dark, still, and silent on a Sunday. I’m climbing Cedar Breaks National Monument toward Brian Head, over 10,000 feet in the
- [CYA: Bicycle Law’s insurance guide for cyclists](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/newsletter/shifting-seasons/cya-bicycle-laws-insurance-guide-for-cyclists/) - Issue #9: Shifting Seasons Rolling Resistance » Issue #9 » CYA: Bicycle Law’s insurance guide for cyclists CYA: Bicycle Law’s insurance guide for cyclists If you’re reading this, it’s fair to assume you’re a cyclist. It’s also a good bet you have health insurance, a renters or homeowners insurance policy, and (if you have a
- [Adventure Is Out There!](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/newsletter/adventure-is-out-there/) - Rolling Resistance ISSUE #4 | SPRING 2022 | ADVENTURE IS OUT THERE! Navigate to the next section Photo: Jeff Vander Strucken Issue #4: Adventure Is Out There! Rolling Resistance » Issue #4 The Adventurer’s Call “There is neither bad nor good but thinking makes it so,” is a timely Shakespearean quote to the interesting times
- [Robert Igleheart](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/robert-igleheart/) - For his entire legal career, Robert has represented people, families, and plaintiffs facing challenges and hardships after a catastrophic injury or loss.
- [Miles B. Cooper](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/miles-b-cooper/) - San Francisco bicycle accident attorney Miles B. Cooper is an accomplished trial lawyer and cyclist, with a passion for helping bicycle accident victims.
- [About us](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/about-us/) - Learn about the dedicated team of bicycle crash attorneys at Bicycle Law - our strategies and focus, our values and culture. Call today!
- [Self-Representation](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/self-representation/) - If you’re considering self-representation for a bicycle crash, this article gives the pros and cons, plus a checklist of key steps to remember.
- [Safety: Conspicuity and E-bikes](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/newsletter/seekers/safety-conspicuity-and-e-bikes/) - Issue #8: Seekers Rolling Resistance » Issue #8 » Safety: Conspicuity and E-bikes See Something: Conspicuity During Daylight By Miles Cooper Conspicuity: being clear, bright, conspicuous. Wise cyclists (or those simply concerned about legal compliance with lighting and reflector standards) worry about this at night, and take steps to make themselves visible. But what about
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- [Law: Legislative Victories for California, Oregon, and Washington Cyclists in 2023](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/newsletter/seekers/law-legislative-victories-for-california-oregon-and-washington-cyclists-in-2023/) - Issue #8: Seekers Rolling Resistance » Issue #8 » Law: Legislative Victories for California, Oregon, and Washington Cyclists in 2023 Legislative Victories For Bicyclists In California, Oregon And Washington In 2023 By Kent Klaudt With a new year comes new laws taking effect, including many that affect cyclists and pedestrians. Read on to learn about
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- [Audio](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/media/audio/) - A collection of audio resources featuring Bicycle Law founder Bob Mionske in the news.
- [Video](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/media/video/) - In Bicycle Law's video section, we capture the stories that impact bike culture along with riding tips, riding stories, and a little bit of legal advice.
- [Careers](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/careers/) - Current job openings for Bicycle Law, a leading national bicycle law firm focused on defending cyclists' rights.
- [Blog](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/blog/) - A blog by bicycle lawyers and avid cyclists. We blog about the rights of cyclists, cycling advocacy, and the latest changes in bicycle laws.
- [Contact](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/contact/) - Bicycle Law is a national law firm focused on cycling rights. Our bicycle accident lawyers are all cyclists, passionate about defending their clients' rights.
- [Bicycle Safety](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/bicycle-safety/) - Our skilled bicycle accident lawyers discuss topics such as doorings, helmets, and emergency maneuvers to help you improve your safety and reduce injuries.
- [Oregon Bicycle Laws](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/oregon-bicycle-laws/) - Bicycle Law's resources for understanding Oregon bicycle laws: we cover the legal requirements for bicycle brakes, lights, helmets, and more.
- [Report a crash](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/report-a-crash/) - Involved in a collision while cycling? Use our form to report your accident and start a free consultation with our bicycle lawyers.
- [Should you Consider a Cargo Bike or E-bike?](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/newsletter/new-dawn/should-you-consider-a-cargo-bike-or-e-bike/) - Issue #2: A New Dawn Rolling Resistance » Issue #2 » Should you Consider a Cargo Bike or E-bike? Should you consider a cargo bike or e-bike? Why do we love cargo bikes and e-bikes? Because of their tremendous utility. Between traffic and parking, or transit’s unpredictability, we’ll get there faster than a car, bus, or
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- [Paris-Brest-Paris: A Newcomer’s Guide to Cycling’s Oldest Event](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/newsletter/pride-and-paris/paris-brest-paris-a-newcomers-guide-to-cyclings-oldest-event/) - Issue #7: Pride and Paris Rolling Resistance » Issue #7 » Paris-Brest-Paris: A Newcomer’s Guide to Cycling’s Oldest Event Paris-Brest-Paris: A Newcomer’s Guide to Cycling’s Oldest Event By Zachary Morvant If you’re friends with any randonneurs (riders of long-distance cycling events called brevets), you’ve likely been hearing a lot of chatter about PBP, or Paris-Brest-Paris.
- [Legislative Victories for Bicyclists in California, Oregon and Washington in 2022](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/newsletter/pride-and-paris/legislative-victories-for-bicyclists-in-california-oregon-and-washington-in-2022/) - Issue #7: Pride and Paris Rolling Resistance » Issue #7 » Legislative Victories for Bicyclists in California, Oregon and Washington in 2022 Legislative Victories for Bicyclists in California, Oregon and Washington in 2022 By Kent Klaudt California With the 2023 legislative session wrapping up, let’s look back at important legislative victories in Sacramento in 2022
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- [Bike Safety: E-bikes’ Wild West Era and How to Protect Yourself](https://www.bicyclelaw.com/newsletter/doing-our-part/bike-safety-e-bikes-wild-west-era-and-how-to-protect-yourself/) - Issue #3: Doing Our Part Rolling Resistance » Issue #3 » Bike Safety: E-bikes’ Wild West Era and How to Protect Yourself Bike Safety: E-bikes’ Wild West Era and How to Protect Yourself Electric bicycles bring a charge with them, more than the battery itself. With their low environmental impact and ability to carry heavy loads
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