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Are bikes allowed on sidewalks? As of 2026, sidewalk cycling is legal in many areas but is often discouraged due to safety risks and is regulated by local ordinances. According to the League of American Bicyclists Sidewalk Riding Laws Table, most states either explicitly permit sidewalk riding or remain silent, deferring to local ordinance. Only a handful of states prohibit...

Arizona remains one of the most dangerous states in the country for bicyclists, and its 37th-place ranking on the League of American Bicyclists’ 2024 Bicycle Friendly State Report Card reinforces that concern. In 2024, the Arizona Department of Transportation recorded 1,379 bicycle crashes statewide, the highest figure in five years and a 21% increase over 2023....

In most parts of the United States, wearing headphones while biking is generally legal. There is no federal law that addresses this issue, and only 7 states have specific laws that restrict or prohibit using headphones while cycling on public roads. The remaining 43 states and D.C. have no specific prohibition. In states like California and New York, riding with one earbud...

In 2025, bicyclist fatalities accounted for over 10% of all traffic deaths in New York City, nearly half of the state’s cycling deaths. Distracted driving remains the leading cause of severe bicycle accidents, followed by failure to yield the right-of-way and road user errors. The majority of fatal crashes involve common vehicles such as sedans and station wagons. In...

In 2023, 1,155 bicyclists were killed in traffic crashes in the United States, the highest recorded number and an 86% increase from the 2010 low point. Cyclists account for just 1% of all trips, yet they represent 2–3% of all motor-vehicle-related deaths. Most fatal bicycle crashes occur in urban areas, at non-intersection locations, and increasingly involve light...

You can get a DUI on an electric or regular bike in most states in America, particularly if state law defines a bicycle as a “vehicle”. A seemingly harmless ride home after a few beers can lead to fines, a criminal record, mandatory alcohol education programs, or even the suspension of your driver’s license. These consequences can mirror what you would...

After a bicycle accident in Phoenix, Arizona, law limits the time to file a personal injury claim. You may seek compensation for injuries, lost income, and related damages, but the statute of limitations is strict. Missing the deadline can result in dismissal of your case and loss of recovery rights. In most cases, you have two years from the date of the accident to file...

Several types of insurance may apply after a bicycle accident, including the at-fault driver’s auto policy, your own auto coverage, health insurance, homeowners or renters insurance, and sometimes a separate bicycle policy. Which policies may apply depends on how the crash happened, who was at fault, and what coverage you already have. Knowing where compensation...

In most NYC bicycle accident cases, personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. That means you pay nothing upfront, and your lawyer only gets paid if they recover compensation for you. In many cases, the fee is 33 1/3% of the final settlement or verdict. The amount you actually receive can also be reduced by case costs, medical liens, and other deductions. How...