Beware fake bicycle helmets: They could lead to injury
You’ve probably heard of people selling fake designer watches and fake luxury purses on street corners, or on remote corners of the internet. However, there is a new type of counterfeit that could cause much worse damage than simply wasting your money. Counterfeit bicycle helmets have entered the online market, and they could cause serious […]
Read MoreThe impact of bicycle helmet laws on child safety
Nearly half of the states in the nation have passed laws requiring children to wear helmets whenever they ride a bicycle. In 2010, Illinois also considered passing the Child Bicycle Helmet Safety Act. However, this bill was never signed into law. Nonetheless, there is a common consensus that wearing a helmet increases safety by preventing […]
Read MoreThe immense personal and financial cost of bike accidents
Last week, we wrote a post about bicycling being named the official exercise of the state of Illinois. Obviously this makes it a critical priority to the state, and lawmakers should have a focus on promoting safety regulations that look after bicyclists. This is a particularly important issue now, given that despite a dramatic decrease […]
Read MoreBicycling named official state exercise of Illinois
Illinois took legislative measures at the beginning of 2018 to establish bicycling as a priority in the Prairie State. As of January 1, bicycling is the official state exercise of Illinois. When the bill was originally introduced, State Representative Dave Severin said he thought it was important for the state to encourage an active lifestyle […]
Read MoreStudy: Bicycle fatality rate outpacing overall traffic fatalities
A new report by the Governors Highway Safety Association and funded by State Farm insurance reveals an alarming trend. The 2015 fatality rate among bicyclists rose by 12.2 percent over the previous year, and the rate outpaced the overall traffic fatality rate that year. Moreover, the average age of those killed in traffic collisions that […]
Read MoreWhen do bicyclists have the right of way?
Many people assume that when you strike a bicyclist with your vehicle, much like when you hit a pedestrian, the fault is entirely on you. Pedestrians and bicyclists tend to have more protections during most traffic interactions, and drivers must exercise more care when navigating around them. However, bicyclists are not free of fault. In […]
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