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Who Is at Fault in Cyclist-Motorist Accidents? Understanding Strict Liability and Road Safety
After spending plenty of time on the road—and in the courtroom—I’ve thought a lot about the complex relationship between cyclists and motorists.It’s great to see more people choosing cycling as their preferred way to get around. But the risks involved in sharing the road are hard to ignore. While vehicle collisions are relatively rare, the […]
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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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The bridge that threatens to wipe out all cyclists.
“The government has knowingly left a substantial hazard for cyclists. Every time it rains a new cyclist is injured. In our opinion, something needs to be done” Emily Billau – Principal CyclelawThe Goodwill Bridge – it’s probably one of the busiest cycle routes in Brisbane and now it’s become unsafe. We represent far too many clients […]
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1 Simple Legislative Change That Would See More Motorists Prosecuted
In June 1817, Karl Drai’s a prolific German inventor, took his two-wheeled Laufmaschine (“running machine”) for a 13 kilometre ride along the banks of the Rhine. The voyage may have only lasted an hour, but it sparked a craze which has lasted centuries. The number of people riding today is phenomenal, something Karl Drais surely never […]
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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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Legal Insights on a Cyclist on Cyclist Collision
The facts Michael Franklin lived in Canberra and rode his bicycle to and from work each day. He regularly rode home from work with his friend, David Blick. At about 5.30pm on 17 June 2009, Michael and David left work on their bicycles. They were riding in a bicycle lane which ran alongside the roadway of Commonwealth […]
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Cyclist involved in dooring accident awarded $700,000
The factsHeather Bolton was cycling along Pittwater Road, Sydney with five of her friends when suddenly she found herself splayed across hard bitumen, in the middle of the road. She had been the victim of ‘dooring’.Dooring is where a motorist unexpectedly opens a car door into the path of a cyclist, who then slams straight into […]
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Horrific road rage attack leaves courier cyclist with serious injuries
The factsA motorist who drove at a cyclist in the UK, knocking him off his bicycle and throwing him into a tree, was been sentenced to three years in prison. Justine Henshaw-Bryan, aged 25, knocked Damien Doughty, 38, off his bike in the incident on February 10, 2016, after an altercation over her using her phone […]
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Cyclist who collided with boom gate sues Council for $1.16 million
Champion cyclist Alex Simmons had trained daily on the same stretch of bike route through an open boom gate near the St George Sailing Club. The cycle route was used frequently by thousands of cyclists and there was an expectation that the boom gate would be open – because it always had been. Until the morning of […]
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Bus V Bike: A win for Cyclists
The FactsA 38-year-old cyclist, who collided with a bus passenger exiting a bus, has been awarded €15,000 (AUD $22,401.60) in compensation, the Irish Independent reports. On 31 January 2014, Tracey Maher was cycling along a dedicated cycle lane on Swords Road, Dublin, when a bus overtook her. The bus pulled up at a bus stop a […]
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