Tag Archives: Bicycle Safety

Bicycle Helmet Saves Life Of 4-Year-Old Boy

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Dudek Law Firm

A 4-year-old boy in Urbandale, Iowa is lucky to be alive after a car hit him while he was riding his bicycle, according to the Chicago Tribune.  Apparently, a toddler who was playing inside the vehicle knocked the transmission into neutral, causing the car to roll and hit the 4-year-old.  The car rolled into a 7-year-old as well, before rolling over the 4-year-old boy’s head. His bicycle helmet saved his life.  Both of the children who were hit went to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries.  This is far from your common bicycle accident, but it still a great example of a bicycle helmet saving a young life.  If you start practicing bicycle safety from a young age, children will become used to wearing a helmet and make it a habit. Bonnici Law Group APC—San Diego personal injury attorney.

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University Of Arizona Raises Awareness Of Bicycle Safety Laws

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Dudek Law Firm

As students are shuffling back into class on campus this fall, the University of Arizona is focusing on raising awareness of bicycle laws and other traffic laws.  The University of Arizona Police Department and Parking and Transportation Services has launched a Bicycle Safety and Education Campaign to ensure safety for students and faculty this years. Officers will issue warnings to anyone not obeying the laws.  Their goal is to educate, not simply punish and fine.   When the campaign is over in October, officers will issue citations instead of warnings. “Bikes have to follow the same laws as a car, like stopping at red lights,” Sgt. Juan Alvarez told The Daily Wildcat, University of Arizona’s newspaper. “I would follow more laws if I actually knew them,” said freshman Nick DePratti.  “I guess I break the bike laws without knowing.” Officers will pass out brochures to violators during the beginning, informing them…
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Lake Tahoe Area Gets New Bicycle Lanes

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Dudek Law Firm

California bicycle enthusiasts have reason to celebrate after confirming that a portion of Highway 89 will be repaved to improve bicycle safety.  The $8.5 million project will make multiple improvements to the road—it will be repaved, widened and bicycle lanes will be added.  The path will connect Tahoe City to Truckee and will begin construction in spring of 2012. “It will be a lot easier to maintain once we have a good base for it, so we’re excited,” said Caltrans Public Information Officer Deanna Shoopman. The highway was previously a nightmare for cyclists.  It was described as rough and dangerous, with shoulders too narrow for cyclists. “The street was terrible,” said Paco Lindsay, a local bicycle shop owner.  “It was kind of a joke.” The long-awaited improvement is a great way to invest in the community and make the roadways safer for everyone. Bonnici Law Group APC—San Diego bicycle accident…
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