Category Archives: Bike Accidents
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A recent report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicates that Florida is one of the most dangerous states in the nation for pedestrians and bicyclists. Along with Delaware, the Sunshine State is associated with high rates of accidents involving bike riders and people traveling on foot. The NHTSA report and several other… Read More »
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Florida is one of the most dangerous states for bicycle accidents, with its fatality rate ranked highest in the nation by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2015. Cities across the country have taken steps in recent years to improve bike rider safety. The following are some of the most notable: Bike-friendly… Read More »
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In Florida, bicyclists have the same rights to most roads as motor vehicles. Unless a traffic law dictates otherwise, riders may use lanes of traffic like any other vehicle, although they may need to ride on the side of the road or in a bike lane when those options are available. When a motor vehicle… Read More »