Bike Law
10 Essential Laws to Know When Traveling with Bicycle
By: Lawyers 4 Cyclists Cycling has become increasingly popular as a mode of transportation, especially when traveling. It’s an eco-friendly, fun, and healthy way to explore new places. But have you ever wondered about the different laws and regulations that apply to bicycles when you’re on the move? In this blog post, we’ll dive into the essential “laws to know when traveling with a bicycle”, covering topics like bike transportation, statewide bicycle laws, bike lanes, ... Read more
The Careless Driving Loophole: Why Killing a Cyclist Is Still a Misdemeanor in Most States — And How Colorado Just Changed That
By Gary Robinson| June 3, 2026 On July 29, 2023, Magnus White was riding his bicycle on the paved shoulder of Colorado’s Highway 119 — 15 minutes from home, training for the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships. He was 17 years old, a member of the USA Cycling National Team, and by every account, one of the most gifted young cyclists this country had ever produced. A driver crossed from the travel lane into the ... Read more
When Cars Match Your Speed: A Cyclist’s Guide To Safe Passing Laws And Legal Protections
Every road cyclist knows the feeling: you are pedaling along a scenic route, maintaining a solid pace, when a car pulls up behind or alongside you and simply stays there. It does not pass, it does not honk, it just matches your speed. For many riders, this ambiguous behavior triggers immediate anxiety. Are they waiting for a safe opportunity to pass? Are they distracted? Or is it something more sinister, like harassment or intimidation? A ... Read more
Failure To Yield-“Say That Again, In English?”
By Andrew Phillips, The Cyclist Lawyer I know, legal terms can get confusing, so let’s break it down. Merriam-Webster defines Yield- Vt 2a: to surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another : hand over possession of, to surrender or submit (oneself) to another. Failure to yield happens when a driver or cyclist does not give the right of way to someone who is legally entitled to it. In plain English, it means ignoring ... Read more
Utah’s Proposed E-Bike Legislation: What Cyclists Need to Know About HB 381
Lawmakers in Utah are currently reviewing new legislation designed to update the state’s regulations regarding electric bicycles and other electric mobility devices. House Bill 381 (HB 381) introduces several modifications aimed at enhancing rider safety, clarifying legal definitions, and resolving the growing confusion surrounding high-powered electric devices that are frequently, and incorrectly, marketed as e-bikes. Crucially for the cycling community, this proposed bill does not dismantle Utah’s existing e-bike framework. The widely accepted three-class e-bike ... Read more
What to do if you spot a driver ‘rolling coal’ on Colorado roads
Our Colorado Wonders story on the low numbers of drivers being cited for rollin’ coal – 43 to be exact – infuriated the lawmaker who started the effort. In a story that aired and published Aug. 19, former State Sen. Don Coram, one of the 2017’s law’s sponsors, said he is “pissed off” – and so were many of you. Not only because people have deliberately belched black smoke from their cars, and little is being ... Read more
