Bicycle Accident

Out with the old; in with the new. Road signs across Colorado that were designed to make drivers aware of bicyclist that read: “Share the Road” are being switched for new signs, which read: “State Law: Motorists Must Give Bicycles 3 Ft Clearance.” The purpose is to make drivers more aware of their legal obligation...

What is the new Safety Stop Law in Colorado? In April 2022, Governor Jared Polis passed HB22-1028 into law, creating “The Safety Stop.” While the law has faced some harsh criticism from drivers and even some law enforcement officials, the purpose of the new legislation is to let bicyclists ride quickly through intersections, reducing the...

Countless people have discovered the value of riding their bikes in Colorado, whether as a mode of transportation or for exercise or pure enjoyment. Unfortunately, the number of bicyclists killed or injured on Colorado’s roadways is staggering. According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, there have been 112 bike fatalities in Colorado since 2010 and...

While no one plans on getting hit by a car while biking, statistics show that it happens too often. According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, 112 people have been killed and over 8,000 people have been seriously injured in Colorado while biking since 2010. Boulder Vision Zero has reported that there were 255 serious...