Bicycling & the Law: Your Rights as a Cyclist
  "Cyclists everywhere can use Bicycling & the Law to actively protect their rights on the road. You can find good advice for any problem you face as a cyclist—from protecting your bike against theft, to fighting a traffic ticket, to prosecuting harassers like the one who tried to run me over." —From the Foreword by Lance Armstrong
Every day, bicycle riders encounter the challenges of commuting in traffic, over-enthusiastic dogs, road hazards, traffic codes, harassment, road rage, theft, and property damage. If you ride a bike, this is the book you've been waiting for.
Bicycling & the Law is the first and only book of its kind: a legal reference for bicyclists of all types, written from the cyclist's point of view by a practicing attorney and former Olympic cyclist.
Using case studies and real-world examples, Bob Mionske answers the three most common questions that arise when trouble occurs: What are my rights? What are my responsibilities? What steps do I take to solve the problem?
Bicycling & the Law contains expert advice on every legal issue you face as a cyclist, including:
- Traffic stops: How to handle your own traffic ticket
- Harassment: What you can do about it
- Accidents: What to do is you are in an accident
- Insurance: How to cover the full value of your bike
- Lemon laws and warranties: How to make your claim
- Bike theft: What to do if your bike is stolen
- Safety: How you can avoid common mistakes
Get straight answers about your rights from Bicycling & the Law, the first definitive legal guide for cyclists.
Table of Contents
- Foreword
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- An Introduction to Your Legal Rights
- Your Rights and Duties Under the Law
- Bicycle Accidents and Other Hazzards
- A Cyclist's Guide to Insurance
- Cyclist Harassement and What You Can Do About It
- What You Need to Know About Bicycle Theft
- Defective Products Law for Cyclists
- Liability Waivers: Can You Really Sign Your Rights Away?
- Conclusion
- Glossary
- Index
"This book should be read, digested, and practiced by cyclists and motorists alike. It should be a part of driver education and bicycle safety programs. Bicycling & the Law has one further, rare quality; it is eminently—and delightfully—readable." —Rep. James L. Oberstar (MN) Chairman, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
About the Author
Bob Mionske is a Doctor of Law with a private practice that focuses on issues confronting cyclists and endurance athletes.
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