Tips to Reduce Your Odds of Injuring or Colliding with a Bicyclist While Driving
Category: Auto Accidents, Bicycle Accidents
Under Washington law, bicycles are classified as vehicles. If a motorist is at a stop sign, they need to yield to a bicyclist who has right of way. If a motorist wants to make a turn, they must wait for any bicycles travelling through the intersection to pass before turning. Bicyclists have the same rights as […]
Read MoreNew Seattle Bike Park Teaches Traffic Safety to Kids
Category: Bicycle Accidents
The White Center Bike Playground officially opened this month 8 miles south of downtown Seattle. The playground is a project of the Cascade Bicycle Club inspired by traffic gardens popular in northern Europe. The idea of the bike playground is to familiarize kids and new bike riders with different traffic scenarios, signs, and bicycling etiquette. […]
Read MoreBicycle Accidents Considered as Seattle Expands Streetcar Tracks
Category: Bicycle Accidents
Cyclists around the city know the dangers of streetcar tracks when traveling around town. The tracks are notorious for causing accidents by catching bicycle tires or causing bikes to slip when tracks are wet. The city of Seattle has set up a board to consider cyclists as they plan on expansion of public transit streetcars. […]
Read More