Category: Bicycle Accidents

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 …

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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

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January 15, 2018

With motor vehicle accident-related fatalities and bike accident injuries increasing, lawmakers need to act to provide safe space for bicyclists

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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