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Letter to TPS & Mayor Chow re: Sgt. Blain Young & Cyclist Harassment
TPS Sgt. Blain Young is the 4th highest paid TPS officer and spends his time harassing cyclists and handing out HTA tickets. Read our letter to the Mayor and Chief.

Dave Shellnutt
May 134 min read
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Bike Accident Benefits - Catastrophic Impairment
Recently, The Biking lawyer LLP won up to $1M in care for psychological trauma stemming from a bike crash.

Dave Shellnutt
May 124 min read
615


Is Cycling Two Abreast Legal?
In Ontario you can ride two abreast but must revert to single file where safe to do so to permit faster moving vehicles to pass.

Dave Shellnutt
Apr 254 min read
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Road Disrepair, Pothole & Other Hazard Injury Claims
Be prepared in case a pothole or other road hazard causes you to crash on your bike resulting in injury.

Dave Shellnutt
Mar 53 min read
336


Snowy Bike Lanes & Slip & Falls on Icy Sidewalks
Inclement weather and municipalities failing to properly remove snow may lead to injury causing hazards. Know your rights if you're injured.

Dave Shellnutt
Feb 194 min read
1,899


In a Collision, Document Everything.
Involved in a collision with a motorist? What you document at the scene can be critically important & ward off attempts to blame you.

Dave Shellnutt
Jan 204 min read
1,160


Hot Winter Cycling Tips
Consider our winter cycling tips and keep riding year round. Despite the temperature or snow, the benefits outweigh the concerns!

Dave Shellnutt
Dec 5, 20244 min read
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Reporting Road Violence - A Cyclist's Guide
The Biking Lawyer LLP guide for cyclists to report dangerous drivers and road violence.

Dave Shellnutt
Oct 26, 20243 min read
4,324


Ontario vs Bike Lanes
Doug Ford and his cronies attack bike lanes for political gain instead of address issues of critical importance to Ontarians.

Dave Shellnutt
Oct 15, 20245 min read
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High Park & Wasted Police Resources
Police hanging out in High Park to harass cyclists runs contrary to their own data showing where serious collisions occur and is wasteful.

Dave Shellnutt
Aug 29, 20244 min read
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E-Scooter Accidents & the Law
Understand the laws behind e-scooter use in Ontario and what to do if you're involved in an e-scooter accident.

Dave Shellnutt
Aug 13, 20244 min read
3,220


Blocked Bike Lanes & Dangerous Construction Kills Cyclist
Read our letter to Mayor Chow and City Council following the preventable death of yet another cyclist in the GTA. Not one more!

Dave Shellnutt
Jul 28, 20243 min read
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New Toronto Collision Reporting Centre: A Cyclist's Guide
Toronto Police have opened a downtown Collision Reporting Centre. Read about what cyclists should be aware of.

Dave Shellnutt
Jun 25, 20244 min read
2,557


Community Safety Alert - Hamilton Dundas Area - Motorist Stalking & Running Cyclists Off the Road
Motorist who ran a cyclist off the road continues to stalk and threaten people on bikes in the Hamilton Dundas Valley Area

Dave Shellnutt
Jun 11, 20242 min read
13,701


MOTORIST WHO INTENTIONALLY RAN OVER CYCLIST GETS PLEA DEAL
A motorist who used his vehicle to run down a cyclist receives a plea deal while members of the cycling community ask why.

Dave Shellnutt
Jun 3, 20243 min read
1,455


CAFÉTO: City of Toronto Blames Cyclist for Striking Illegal Patio
City of Toronto blames cyclist for colliding with an oversized CafeTO patio illegally installed for 3 years.

Dave Shellnutt
May 30, 20242 min read
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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.

Dave Shellnutt
Apr 12, 20245 min read
6,903


How to File a Police Complaint
Police and state violence has been bravely exposed and resisted by Black, Indigenous, Queer/Trans, and many other communities for...

Dave Shellnutt
Apr 1, 20245 min read
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Holyday Refuses to Denounce Violence
Full remarks from Service Excellence Committee deputation silenced by sitting Chair Cllr. Stephen Holyday

Dave Shellnutt
Mar 19, 20243 min read
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Incitement of Anti-Cyclist Violence
We call on Councillor Stephen Holyday to rebuke and denounce threats made against cyclists at his Feb. 28, 2024 town hall.
The Biking Lawyer Team
Mar 1, 20242 min read
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