Bike Law
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
