Citation

Shinkle D. NCSL Legisbrief 2018; 26(32): 1-2.

Affiliation

National Conference of State Legislatures.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, U.S. National Conference of State Legislatures)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

30199176

Abstract

(1) There were 840 bicyclist traffic deaths in 2016 [in the USA], the highest amount since 1991. (2) According to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, 45 percent of fatal bicycle crashes between 2008 and 2012 involved a vehicle hitting the bicyclist from behind or the side while traveling in the same direction. (3) Thirty-two states have a law requiring a motorist to provide at least 3 feet of space when passing a bicyclist.

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