Legally Speaking with Bob Mionske

Lights can not only help keep you safe, but prevent you from being legally negligent in case of an accident.

Attorney Bob Mionske examines whether roundabouts or traditional traffic intersections are more safe for cyclists.

The VeloNews legal expert offers a few tips on who is responsible when a cyclist-pedestrian or cyclist-cyclist crash occurs.

You should always ride with lights at night, but what about during the day? Bob Mionske explores some specific examples when riders may be legally advised to use lights during the traditional daylight hours.

People still need to move around even when they’re sheltering in place and practicing social distancing. Bike booms have come and gone, but bicycles and cyclists have never gone away.

State Attorney Phil Archer announced that that his office would not be prosecuting the case, and that all criminal charges in the case had been dropped.

The issue is whether a teen on a bike should be facing incarceration and a lifetime felony criminal record for failing to hear an alleged command to 'Stop!'

Rideshare cars like Uber and Lyft are now everywhere on U.S. streets. A complex legal situation exists for cyclists who are hit by Uber or Lyft drivers.

The season for knowing your state's laws around lighting and investing in hi-viz and reflective clothing has arrived. We guide you through what you need to know to stay safe and stay legal.

When we excuse careless driving by blaming the victims of careless driving, we ensure that other drivers will continue to drive carelessly.

Bob discusses how to deal with pranksters who want to harass you when you're on a ride

States are coming around to a sensible change to traffic laws, which would allow cyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs — and that's a good thing.

Laws requiring drivers to give adequate space to cyclists are a step in the right direction, but law-enforcement efforts have room to improve.

Legal expert Bob Mionske explains a few key steps organized group rides should take to worry less about liability and focus on the ride.

What happens if one of the cyclists hits a pedestrian or a car or takes down a paceline on a group ride?

Insurance companies have a sneaky way of trying to avoid paying the true value of your bike if you're hit by a car. Here's why.

Bob Mionske discusses the reality of collisions between cars and bikes, and how those riders can receive better justice.

Bob Mionske outlines some of the situations that can get cyclists in trouble, both medically and legally.l

If you're hit by an uninsured or underinsured motorist, you'll be on the hook for your bills. Here's how you can protect yourself.

When you are harassed by a dangerous driver, you can take action. Here's how one cyclist did just that.

Bob Mionske explains why cyclists need to stay politically active — both to promote good laws and oppose bad ones.

Pro rider Ellen Watters died tragically last December, but her legacy may be safer cycling for Canadians with 1-meter to pass laws.

The glare caused by a setting or rising sun can blind you or drivers on the road. Here's what you should know about this hazard.

During the darkness of winter, remember that the law requires you to be visible. Here's what you need to know about bike lights.

Here are five of the best Legally Speaking Columns from 2016. Bob Mionske explains what to do if you're hit by a car, and much more.

Bob Mionske discusses a database for cyclists to keep track of aggressive drivers.

If a police officer incorrectly writes you a ticket, the consequences can be greater than you realize. But you do have legal recourse.

Bob Mionske explains how distracted driving may be one of the greatest dangers cyclists face on the roads today.

Bob Mionske considers the recently defeated vulnerable road user law in Louisiana, and why laws like it are essential for protecting cyclists and others on the road.

Bob Mionske recounts a case in Michigan in which a cyclist successfully appealed an unjust traffic citation with dash cam video evidence.

Bob Mionske explains how use of the word "accident" does a disservice to cyclists and others that fall victim to incidents on the road.

What should you do when a group ride gets out of control. Bob Mionske explains the dangers of law-breaking group rides.

If you've ever been covered in diesel smoke by a truck while out on a ride, you need to read this story about why it's actually illegal.

Mionske explains how Vulnerable Road User laws can make the roads safer for cyclists and others who aren't traveling in cars.

Bob Mionske explains why lights are an important accessory to bring on fall rides for safety and to shield yourself from liability.

Bob Mionske explains the dos and don'ts of what to do if you're hit by a car while riding.

Bob Mionske explains the importance of three-feet-to-pass laws and why they must be consistently enforced by authorities.

Bob Mionske addresses the myth that cyclists don't pay their fair share to build and maintain roads, compared to motorists

Mionske considers the upsides of Idaho's "stop as yield" law and says that more states should be so forward-thinking, despite objections

Bob Mionske addresses the dangers of parked cars, which may contain drivers who will open their doors without warning, causing a crash

Video camera footage can be used in legal cases but cyclists need to keep their tempers in check, writes Bob Mionske

Olympic cyclist and lawyer Bob Mionske is reviving his VeloNews column to answer questions about cycling and the law