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What Is the Maximum Distance You Can Drive in the Bicycle Lane to Overtake?
Imagine you’re driving down a busy street and see a cyclist ahead in the bike lane. You need to get around them, but can you just slip into the bicycle lane? How far can you drive in it without breaking the law?These are common questions for many drivers. While overtaking might seem simple, the rules […]
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How Far Can You Drive in a Bicycle Lane?
As a driver, you’re responsible for knowing the traffic rules to keep everyone secure, including cyclists. One of the most misunderstood areas is the use of bicycle lanes. How far can you drive in a bicycle lane? What happens if you drive too far? These are critical questions that every driver needs to know. According to […]
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Bicycle Boxes – What Are They And What Do They Do?
What is a Bicycle Box?A bicycle storage area (or bicycle box) is a marked area of the road before a signalised intersection, where cyclists can position themselves in front of queued traffic at a red traffic signal. The boxes are intended to make cyclists more visible to motor vehicles and give them a head start […]
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Part 4: How much is my claim worth? – Pain & Suffering
Share0 Tweet0 Share0 Emily BilliauPrincipal It is a significant part of a compensation claim.Particularly for those who cannot claim wage losses, such as young people, retirees or the unemployed, pain and suffering often comprises the most considerable part of a compensation claim We are back again with the final part of our four-part series on […]
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Part 3: How much is my claim worth? – Medical Expenses
Share0 Tweet0 Share0 Emily BilliauPrincipal Medical Expenses are a crucial part of all claims for compensation. Why? Well apart from the obvious fact they pay for the cost of any medical treatment…… compensation for medical expenses allows you to recover to your fullest extent as it removes the stress of working how you are going to […]
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Part 2: How much is my claim worth? – Care Costs
Share0 Tweet0 Share0 Emily BilliauPrincipal Care costs can be the single most significant component of a claim. Particularly when the injured party doesn’t work (therefore doesn’t have significant income loss) but is seriously injured. How much is my claim worth? It’s a big question. And one that is asked by every claimant we see. Unfortunately, the answer is never […]
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Part 1: How much is my claim worth? – Future Economic Loss
Share0 Tweet0 Share0 Emily BilliauPrincipal Most people have heard of personal injury claims but very few would understand what quantum is.…and they really should – behind liability, it’s the second most significant determinant of a successful claim.You’d be forgiven for thinking quantum has something to do with physics. But it nowhere near as difficult to […]
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How Near Misses Affect Cyclists Mentally and What to Do About It
Near misses are one of the most unsettling challenges cyclists face. A car speeding too close? A driver cutting you off? A near collision at an intersection? They might not leave visible injuries but the emotional impact can last much longer. These incidents are more than fleeting scares. For many, they leave a lasting mark […]
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How Much of a Gap Should Motorists Leave When Passing a Bicycle Rider?
” “Every motorist that overtakes a rider within the legally-required 1 metre could be liable for the mental harm they cause that cyclist.” Emily Billiau – Cycle Law, PrincipalFinances are one thing, but the trauma of a near-death experience is something else entirely. Road safety isn’t just about avoiding fines—it’s about protecting lives. Knowing how […]
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2 Things Cyclists Need To Get Police To Take Action Against Dangerous Drivers
You need evidence. And the two big ones will be video evidence and your own statement. But it’s not ‘what’ evidence you need that counts as much as it’s the ‘how’ it is presented. Read on…right to the end. JOIN THE REVOLUTIONCLOSED FB GROUP FOR CYCLING LAW REFORM, NO TROLLS What do the police need?To […]
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