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Let’s start with the basics: a bicycle is a vehicle with two or more wheels, propelled by the manual power of a rider.
More than 600 bicyclists were injured by motor vehicles in Virginia during 2015. Fifteen bicyclists were killed, and 15 vehicle drivers were killed in bike-auto collisions, which accounted for 2 percent of all traffic-based deaths in Virginia.
Also, did you know that more people end up in the emergency room for head injuries from bicycling than any other sport? In fact, cycling causes twice as many head injuries as football, and 3.5 times more than soccer.
The single largest reason for most bike accidents? “Failure to yield,” at 19 percent.
If you have been seriously hurt in a bike accident, contact our dedicated Virginia bicycle accident attorneys today at (804) 413-6777 or toll-free at (855) 781-6777 to protect your legal rights.
Essentially, yes; bicycle riders must follow the same laws that apply to motor vehicle drivers, except in specific cases.
But auto drivers must also try to be safe when encountering bicycles.
One example: An auto driver traveling in the same direction who wants to pass a bicyclist may do so at a cautious speed. But the driver must maintain three feet of distance to the left of the bicycle. After passing, the driver may return to the right after confirming that there’s a safe distance between the bicycle and his car.
Definitely. A bicyclist moving more slowly than the speed of traffic should always stay close to the right curb or edge of the road, except in these situations:
Further, two bicyclists should not travel side by side when they will be in the way of traffic flow or when a faster vehicle is approaching them from the rear. Usually, two or more bicyclists should ride single file.
Yes. Bicycles traveling between sunset and dawn (when it’s dark) must have a front-facing headlight that can be seen from 500 feet away in normal weather conditions.
In addition, the bicycle should have a reflector that can be seen for at least 500 feet.
Virginia does not require bicycle helmets; however, local towns and cities may make rules requiring young people 14 and under to wear helmets.
However, even if a bicyclist violates a local helmet rule, that does not demonstrate negligence and cannot be used against him in a civil lawsuit.
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