Do bicyclists have to stay as far to the right as possible?

Since records of bicyclist fatalities were first tabulated back in 1932, more than 53,000 cyclists have been killed in bicycle accidents and other traffic-related collisions—about the same as the number of U.S. service members who died in the Vietnam War. Bicycle deaths comprise around 2 percent of all vehicle-related traffic fatalities on... Read More

I am an avid motorcyclist and bicyclist who works every day in an office building in downtown Indianapolis. The city’s new IndyGo Red Bus Lines have disrupted my everyday routine just as they have done with the lives of thousands of downtown residents and commuters. They also worry me a great deal. It is just some red paint and new... Read More

Some of the main causes of bicycle accidents include distracted driving by motorists or a failure to yield, among other causes. The consequences of a bicycle accident can be severe. This is particularly true in cases where a cyclist is struck by a moving vehicle. Due to a bicycle’s vulnerability during a vehicle collision, these accidents... Read More

Any time a car and bicycle collide, it can be a chaotic situation. After such an accident, you may be wondering, do cyclists cause accidents? The answer is, yes, cyclists can be found at fault in some crashes. Other times, the motor vehicle driver may be found at fault. If a police officer responds to the scene of the accident, they may try... Read More