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A LEGAL RESOURCE FOR CYCLISTS

Quotes from bikelaw's bike lawyers With more work and advocacy, we can make the Carolinas a better place to live and ride.

THE BIKELAW TEAM
Peter Wilborn, founder and attorney for South Carolina and Maryland
Ann Groninger, attorney for North Carolina
Jonathan S. Altman, attorney for South Carolina
Jana Morris, paralegal / advocacy director
Kristi L. Millican,
office manager/paralegal

SEE. BE SEEN. OTHER SAFETY TIPS

One of the most important lessons we have learned is that most bicycle collisions have simple causes. Never forget these basic rules.
  1. Always ride in the direction of traffic.
  2. Stop at stop signs and obey traffic signals.
  3. Be aware of vehicular blind spots at intersections.
  4. Sidewalk riding often violates local law and is unsafe.
  5. Use bike lanes when it is safe to do so.
  6. Always wear a helmet.
  7. Have lights on your bike when riding at night.

see. be seen

  • 1.

    Always ride in the direction of traffic.

  • 2.

    Stop at stop signs and obey traffic signals.

  • 3.

    Be aware of vehicular blind spots at intersections.

  • 4.

    Sidewalk riding is often against local law and is unsafe.
 

laws to know

  • 1.

    Drivers must keep a safe distance between themselves and cyclists.

  • 2.

    It is illegal for a driver to "buzz" a cyclist.

  • 3.

    Drivers may not harass or taunt cyclists.

  • 4.

    It is illegal to throw objects at cyclists.
 

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