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Who is At Fault – Strictly Speaking?
The number of people choosing to ride instead of drive is ever-increasing. Given the volume of cyclists and motorists sharing the roads, the number of incidents between cyclist and motorist are relatively few. But the potential for a motorist to harm a cyclist through carelessness or disregard is of concern to some cyclists. There are some […]
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The 1 thing no one discusses about near-misses
We don’t need to explain the phenomenon of near-misses. They happen far, far too often on our roads. We often hear stories of people too afraid to get back on the bike after a near miss. So much so we decided to ask for some expert advice on the matter. Brisbane Psychologist Romana Bowd has put together a quick […]
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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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Veteran cyclist sues local council over dodgy grate
A passionate cyclist who became a quadriplegic after his bicycle wheel got caught in a treacherous drainage grate is suing Mornington Peninsula Shire (Victoria) for negligence, the Mornington Leader reports. Before the accident, Gerry Russell – a fit and healthy seventy year old – was enjoying his retirement doing the things he loves: skiing, yachting […]
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Cyclist found at fault for hitting an obstacle and colliding with fellow cyclist
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, has been sentenced to three years in prison, reports Cycling Weekly. 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 […]
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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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