Trouble In The Family
In the past several years, Oregon bicyclists and bicycle advocates have shared the satisfaction of being on the crest of the upsurge in all…
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Bicyclist Bill of Rights
Bicycle riders are granted an important right to travel upon Oregon's roads from the "Bicyclist Bill of Rights" contained in ORS 814.430. This law…
Read More We Know We Have a Right to the Road, But What Does That Mean?
Every experienced Oregon bicyclist knows that in principle we have some right to the roadway. After all, we were here first. It was our…
Read More Definitions Make a Difference
One of the more satisfying parts of being a bike lawyer is helping bicyclists who are their own advocates. Frequently, riders who are bumped…
Read More Oregon's 2007 "Safe Passing" Law, SB 108
Sometimes strange things happen to a bill as it passes through the Oregon Legislature. For example, SB 108, which creates a new “safe distance” law…
Read More What You Don't Know Might Hurt You
Legislative work undertaken by the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) in the 2005 Oregon Legislature has resulted in many bicyclists taking a look at the…
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