Bike Law Update: Stop-as-Yield

What is Stop-as-Yield and Why Does it Matter? “Stop as Yield,” also known as the “Idaho Stop” is a controversial law that allows cyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs and a red light as a stop light. Idaho was the first state to pass such a law in 1982....

Who is Liable in a Dooring Bike Accident?

“Dooring” bike accidents occur when a parked motorists opens the car door into oncoming cycling traffic without looking and a cyclists collides with the door. This can result in terrible injuries, but the cases are very difficult for a number of reasons. The cyclist...

The 10 Most Important Laws Every D.C. Cyclist Should Know

The use of bicycles in DC is governed in part by DC Municipal Regulations, Title 18, Chapter 12. According to these regulations, cyclists generally have to obey the same traffic laws as cars: “Every person who propels a vehicle by human power or who rides a bicycle on...