WHAT TO DO IN A BIKE ACCIDENT: REMEMBER “P.H.O.N.E.” 1. Police: call the police and insist on a report, no matter what! 2. Healthcare: seek immediate medical treatment for injuries. 3. Observation: get the driver’s contact and insurance info, and names
Cyclists’ turn signals are required under Ohio Revised Code §4511.40 as follows: left turn – left arm extended to the left right turn – hand and arm extended upward at elbow stop – arm down to
Although Ohio law permits cyclists to ride on the sidewalks, many municipal codes limit that right. For example, Cleveland prohibits riding on the sidewalk in a business district. (Cleveland Ordinance § 473.09). A ‘business district” is
Yes, you can insure your bicycle and yourself for theft, physical loss, damage, liability and some coverage when hit by an uninsured driver. Here is a link to an insurance backed company started by cyclists that I recommend: https://velosurance.com/ If
Every cyclist who owns a car and has auto liability insurance, or is insured under an auto liability policy as a household/family member, should always insist on having uninsured motorist coverage (‘U’ Coverage). This covers you if
Bicycles today can run from $50.00 to $15,000.00. You deserve full compensation for the reasonable value of your bicycle and its many components. Schedule your bicycle on your homeowner’s or renter’s insurance policy. If your bike is
You can recover for “economic” loss – your past and future “specials”, i.e. medical bills, lost wages, diminished earning capacity, gas mileage to and from your medical providers and even attendant care even by a family member.
It bears repeating that those who practice “Vehicular Cycling” – riding their bike the way they drive their motorized vehicle – are in 75-80% fewer accidents! Causes of bike crashes include distracted driving due to: •
Progress is being made regarding laws that protect us as cyclists. 3-FOOT PASSING LAW: Ohio’s three-foot minimum safe distance passing requirement, ORC § 4511.27 http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/4511.27 (A) (1) became effective March 21, 2017. DEAD RED EXCEPTION: The
1. A bicycle is a “vehicle”. Bikes don’t BLOCK traffic, they ARE traffic! http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/4501.01(A) (K) 2. Riding your bike the way you drive your car: “Vehicular Cycling” http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/4511.01 (A) (G) 3. Bikes are lawfully ridden on
WHAT TO DO IN A BIKE ACCIDENT: REMEMBER “P.H.O.N.E.” 1. Police: call the police and insist on a report, no matter what! 2. Healthcare: seek immediate medical treatment
Cyclists’ turn signals are required under Ohio Revised Code §4511.40 as follows: left turn – left arm extended to the left right turn –
Although Ohio law permits cyclists to ride on the sidewalks, many municipal codes limit that right. For example, Cleveland prohibits riding on the sidewalk
Yes, you can insure your bicycle and yourself for theft, physical loss, damage, liability and some coverage when hit by an uninsured driver. Here is a link
Every cyclist who owns a car and has auto liability insurance, or is insured under an auto liability policy as a household/family member, should always
Bicycles today can run from $50.00 to $15,000.00. You deserve full compensation for the reasonable value of your bicycle and its many components. Schedule your
You can recover for “economic” loss – your past and future “specials”, i.e. medical bills, lost wages, diminished earning capacity, gas mileage to and from
It bears repeating that those who practice “Vehicular Cycling” – riding their bike the way they drive their motorized vehicle – are in 75-80%
Progress is being made regarding laws that protect us as cyclists. 3-FOOT PASSING LAW: Ohio’s three-foot minimum safe distance passing requirement, ORC § 4511.27
1. A bicycle is a “vehicle”. Bikes don’t BLOCK traffic, they ARE traffic! http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/4501.01(A) (K) 2. Riding your bike the way you drive your
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