What Should You Do When Passing A Bicyclist In Michigan?
August 24, 2024
In Michigan, when passing a bicyclist you should allow a safe distance of at least 3 feet between your car or truck and the bicyclist. You should also drive at a careful and prudent speed such that you would be able to stop quickly if necessary. If it’s not practicable to allow a full 3 […]
Michigan Bike Hand Signals: What You Need To Know
April 11, 2024
Learn the basic bike hand signals to protect yourself and help Michigan drivers understand your next move Rule No. 1 is wearing your helmet, and it’s one of the best things you can do while riding your bicycle. But what is Rule No. 2? I would say knowing and using your bike hand signals while […]
Fatal Bicycle Accident in Ionia Township: What You Need To Know
August 5, 2022
The recent fatal bicycle accident in Ionia Township where an SUV drove into 5 bicyclists who were participating in the Wish-a-Mile Bicycle Tour highlights the urgent need for greater protection for bicyclists. In 2021, fatal bike accidents in Michigan were up 38% from 2019. The Wish-a-Mile bicyclists – two of whom were killed and three […]
Drivers must give Michigan bicyclists 3-foot safe distance by law
July 2, 2018
Breaking: New laws just passed require drivers to give bikes 3-foot safe distance when passing on left and right; bike safety and safe distance to be part of new driver training
5-foot safe passing rule for bicyclists can save lives
January 15, 2018
With motor vehicle accident-related fatalities and bike accident injuries increasing, lawmakers need to act to provide safe space for bicyclists
Should motorists have to allow a 5-foot ‘safe distance’ when passing bicyclists?
February 15, 2017
Senate Bill 123 proposes measure to prevent bike accidents with cars by protecting bikers from passing cars and trucks; Senate Bill 124 proposes better drivers ed and classroom instruction on ‘laws pertaining to bicycles’ Last October, during the 2015-16 legislative session, the Senate overwhelmingly passed the bike safety bills, Senate Bills 1077 and 1078, which […]
These bike crash dummies might finally convince you to wear your helmet
October 28, 2016
Giro bicycle helmet makers show what happens to your head (and brain) after a bike crash It’s October in Michigan and Indian summer is just wrapping up. As I write this, the forecast for tomorrow is near 70 degrees and people are still riding their bikes, even as the fall colors change and football season […]
BREAKING NEWS: Sen. passes 5-foot passing distance bicycle bills
October 21, 2016
MI bicycle safety legislation also requires drivers’ education curriculum to include emphasis on bicycle laws and awareness On October 20, 2016, the Michigan Senate by a nearly unanimous vote approved a package of bicycle safety bills that will, among other things, require motorists to allow at least a 5-foot “safe distance” when passing bicyclists on […]
How much passing distance should you give bicyclists in Michigan?
October 5, 2016
MI Senate Judiciary Committee approves MI bicycle law bills requiring motorists to allow a 5-foot “safe distance” when passing bicyclists How much space should motorists give to bicyclists when passing? Two Michigan state senators and a Senate Committee have recently reached this conclusion: The “safe distance” for passing should be “at least 5 feet to […]
Can a motorist drive in a designated bike lane?
May 30, 2016
What drivers need to know about bicycle lanes and preventing car accidents involving cyclists Happy Memorial Day, everybody. For a quick refresh on Memorial Day safe driving tips to prevent car accidents, take a look at our Friday blog post. Today I’d like to discuss bicycle safety, as it’s warming up outside and with […]
Will my car insurance pay for my bicycle damage in a rear-end car accident?
October 8, 2014
During the fourth of July holiday, I blogged about what happens when there’s a rear-end car accident involving vehicles that are hauling things like jet skis, trailers or boats. I’ve received quite a bit of follow-up questions, but the point to remember is the Michigan mini tort is mostly limited to motor vehicle accidents and […]
There’s a new right turn hand signal for Michigan bicyclists
March 27, 2014
It may be a bit chilly for springtime, but some bicyclists are starting to venture out. This spring, they will have some new challenges – such as Michigan’s pothole-strewn roads, which makes riding safely and avoiding spills even more of a challenge. So it’s probably a good thing the Michigan Legislature had bicycling safely on […]