Road Rights

Cheryl, a former client of mine, was riding one of her regular routes, one she had ridden probably hundreds of times before. The only thing on her mind was whether…

A common misconception about cyclists is that we are in the way of drivers. In fact, motorists often underestimate just how quickly a bike can travel—a mistake that can result…

Why do dangerous drivers receive more protection from the law than their victims do? By Bob Mionske When a dangerous driver injures somebody, or takes another person’s life, we pretend…

In the US and the Netherlands, two children on bikes are struck by cars—and the responses couldn’t be more different By Bob Mionske The driver who hit Burgess Hu never…

If you get a ticket while riding, here’s how to wipe your record clean By: Bob Mionske Whether you’re in a car or on a bike, the flash of police…

Katelin Richardson had just graduated from Springfield College in Massachusetts, and was staying to pursue a doctorate in physical therapy. But first, Kate, an athletic young woman who played soccer…

How to talk bike safety with those who don’t ride (yet) By Bob Mionske Have I ever mentioned my Uncle Leo? He doesn’t ride, and he writes me off as…

In Part 1 and Part 2 of this series, I discussed some issues to think about if you get a traffic ticket while riding your bike. Now let’s talk about…

So you just got a ticket while riding your bike. Now what do you do? Should you fight the ticket? Or should you just pay it and move on? The…

How to ride safely—and legally—around parked cars By Bob Mionske One of the most common types of car-bike collisions occurs when a stopped motorist suddenly opens a door into the…