Category: Bike Law Maine
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Colombia’s Visionary Bicycle Legislation
Lauri recounts her biking experience in Colombia and explains why it is earning its place in the front of the bicycle movement with its visionary bicycle legislation. How does Colombia, one of the most notoriously happiest countries in the world, intend to make its 49 million residents even happier? It passes landmark legislation designed to make…
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Maine’s Law Enforcement Collaborative
A collaborative group in Maine is tackling punishment passes, three-foot violations and other unsafe driving practices from within Maine’s Law Enforcement departments. In Maine, a group of law enforcement officers, legal professionals, bicycle racers, bicycle commuters, planners and educators led by the Bicycle Coalition of Maine (“BCM”) are working together to address unsafe driving behaviors…
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Maine Rethinks How to Make Roads Safer With Youth
In Maine, proposed legislation on traffic safety education in schools for students in grades 2-12 could have tremendous long-term effects on making Maine’s roads safer. Imagine if from a young age we all grew up understanding the rules of the road like we do the rules of baseball. Conceptualize communities where children are taught how…
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Hidden Benefits and Hazards of Riding with Garmin and GoPro Recording Devices
Did you know that there are reasons for riding with and without a GoPro or Garmin strapped your ? With the rise in the use of GoPro cameras, Garmin computers, police cruiser cameras, and smartphones we have been receiving an increasing number of inquiries about constitutional rights, privacy laws and evidentiary issues associated with data…
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Does Auto Insurance Cover Bicycle Crashes?
Yes, often your car insurance will cover a . Before heading out for a ride most of us intuitively check our air, brakes, chains and cranks and do a once over of our bikes. We confirm our helmets are secure, our cell phones and Garmins are charged, and that we have lights if we think…
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Maine Bike Law Attorney Lauri Boxer-Macomber
Meet Maine Bike Law Attorney Lauri Boxer-Macomber Lauri Boxer-Macomber is a Maine attorney who has embraced bicycling for decades. Lauri’s law practice is focused on advocating for the rights of bicyclists, pedestrians and other vulnerable road users. She is a member of the national Bike Law network. Lauri advocates for racers, commuters, recreational riders, triathletes, new Mainers and…
