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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


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 11, 20245 min read


Bike Lane Parking: Citizen Ticketing & Automated Enforcement
Should municipalities be exploring automated enforcement and citizen ticketing in the fight against bike lane parking?

Dave Shellnutt
Feb 13, 20243 min read


Cyclists on Trial as Road Violence Rages
Prosecutor's Office drops charges against motorist who shatters cyclist's ankle but insists on trial for cyclists allegedly speeding.

Dave Shellnutt
Dec 4, 20234 min read


Mercedes Benz Blocks Bike Lane
Our letter to Mercedes Benz about their use of a bike lane as a luxury automobile loading dock and the dangers that poses to cyclists.

Dave Shellnutt
Nov 23, 20232 min read


Bike Crashes & Concussions: A Discussion with Dr. Charles Tator
All too often concussions are misdiagnosed or ignored following a crash. Find out what steps you should if you hit your head in a crash.

Joel Zanatta
Sep 13, 20234 min read


Hit by a Car? How to Access Free Health Benefits & Lost Wages
Whether at fault or not, cyclists involved in a crash with a car are entitled to Accident Benefit insurance coverage.

Dave Shellnutt
Jul 28, 20233 min read


Pedestrian Signals & Cyclists
What is the law around pedestrian head start signals and cyclists? Read more on if you can bike out ahead of motorists.

Dave Shellnutt
Jul 17, 20234 min read


Construction vs Bikes – A Cyclist’s Guide to Navigating Dangerous Road Work
Construction and road work can create hazards for cyclists. Learn how to report these issues and protect yourself.

Dave Shellnutt
Jul 5, 20234 min read


Construction Hazards & Cycling: Adelaide St. West, Toronto
Road construction is a major hazard for cyclists. Read our blog to learn how to report negligent construction and road works.

Dave Shellnutt
Jun 29, 20234 min read


The Biking Lawyer Cyclist Crash Guide
The Biking Lawyer LLP Cyclist Crash Guide provides key tips to remember if the unfortunate occurs and you're involved in a crash.

Dave Shellnutt
Jun 20, 20233 min read


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.

Dave Shellnutt
May 10, 20234 min read


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

Dave Shellnutt
May 8, 20233 min read


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.

Dave Shellnutt
Feb 8, 20234 min read


Vehicular Assault/Road Violence
Motorist weaponizing vehicle against cyclist met with lackluster police response.

Dave Shellnutt
Jan 31, 20232 min read


Kitchener Waterloo Cyclists & Vulnerable Road Users in Peril
Our letter to KW Region municipal leaders & police after a horrifying month for vulnerable road users.

Dave Shellnutt
Dec 17, 20223 min read


Clear those Snowy Bike Lanes!
Municipalities must prioritize keeping bike lanes safe, clear and rideable year-round.

Dave Shellnutt
Dec 15, 20224 min read


Crosswalk Cycling Claims
Cycling in crosswalks is illegal but if you are hit by a motorist and injured you still have a claim.

Dave Shellnutt
Oct 13, 20223 min read


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.

Dave Shellnutt
Sep 12, 20222 min read


10 Tips for the Cycling Student
Our top 10 tips for young cyclists who ride their bikes to school will equip young riders with the knowledge to keep them safe.

Joel Zanatta
Aug 30, 20224 min read

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