Dave Shellnutt
Cycling & Police Guide
For the safety of our community, we are putting a warning out to cyclists and offering a guide to help navigate interactions with police.
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Dave Shellnutt
- May 8
- 3 min
Targeting Food Delivery Couriers Will Not Keep Pedestrians Safe
We must focus our efforts on the root causes of sidewalk cycling, poor infrastructure and corporate profit driving dangerous cycling habits
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Dave Shellnutt
- May 1
- 5 min
Doorings: A Cyclist's Guide
Doorings are one of the most unexpected and dangerous hazards we cyclists face. Our guide will prepare you if the unfortunate occurs.
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Dave Shellnutt
- Apr 20
- 3 min
Toronto Police Ticket National Team Cyclist in Empty Park for Idaho Stop
Toronto Police stalk and ticketCanadian National Team Cyclist in High Park.
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Joel Zanatta
- Apr 14
- 3 min
Back on the Bike - Spring Ride Guide
Read our guide to find out how to prepare your bike and body for spring cycling.
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Dave Shellnutt
- Mar 30
- 4 min
UBER vs Cyclists: Inadequate training puts Cyclists at Risk - An Update
Ride Share drivers are now required to undergo training, but will it be enough to save cyclists from injury?
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Joel Zanatta
- Mar 21
- 4 min
What do I do if a motorist wrecks my bike? And what is the value of my property loss?
Advice on property loss and bicycle replacement after a crash with a motor vehicle.
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Dave Shellnutt
- Feb 28
- 2 min
The Biking Lawyer Hamilton
We are excited to announce the official launch of our Biking Lawyer LLP Hamilton office!
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Dave Shellnutt
- Feb 8
- 4 min
Contributory Negligence & Cyclists
If a driver can prove that a cyclist was to an extent liable for the crash, the cyclist will be found contributorily negligent.
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Dave Shellnutt
- Jan 31
- 2 min
Vehicular Assault/Road Violence
Motorist weaponizing vehicle against cyclist met with lackluster police response.
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Hisham Imtiaz
- Jan 19
- 4 min
E-Bikes & the Law
There are a lot of questions surrounding e-bikes, their classification, and what laws may apply. This article serves as a guide.
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The Biking Lawyer Team
- Dec 31, 2022
- 3 min
Onward We Ride: Reflections & Call to Action in 2023
Cycling in Ontario is growing in leaps and bounds. Join us as we advocate for safe streets and cyclist rights!
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Dave Shellnutt
- Dec 17, 2022
- 3 min
Kitchener Waterloo Cyclists & Vulnerable Road Users in Peril
Our letter to KW Region municipal leaders & police after a horrifying month for vulnerable road users.
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Dave Shellnutt
- Dec 15, 2022
- 4 min
Clear those Snowy Bike Lanes!
Municipalities must prioritize keeping bike lanes safe, clear and rideable year-round.
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Joel Zanatta
- Oct 28, 2022
- 2 min
Why Ottawa is one of the Best Cycling Cities
Perhaps the thing that I love most about cycling is that it has taken me to so many incredible places, all with their own unique routes...
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Dave Shellnutt
- Oct 13, 2022
- 3 min
Crosswalk Cycling Claims
Cycling in crosswalks is illegal but if you are hit by a motorist and injured you still have a claim.
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Joel Zanatta
- Sep 29, 2022
- 4 min
Get Ready for Fall Cycling
Our team at The Biking Lawyer LLP are committed to year round cycling. No matter what the weather has in store for us, we adapt. That...
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Dave Shellnutt
- Sep 28, 2022
- 3 min
#ACTIVISMTO
#ActivismTO is a community response to the multiple failures of Toronto’s leaders.
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Dave Shellnutt
- Sep 12, 2022
- 2 min
Letter to TPS & Mayor Tory re: Safe Cycling & the Idaho Stop
Withdraw all tickets issued against cyclists in High Park and on Shaw St. in August 2022 & make the Idaho Stop legal.
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Joel Zanatta
- Sep 5, 2022
- 3 min
10 Tips for the Cycling Students in Nova Scotia
Can you remember the excitement of returning to school in September? New class of friends, new school supplies and unlimited...
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