traveling between sunset and dawn (when it’s dark) must have a front-facing headlight that can be seen from 500 feet away in normal weather conditions.
In addition, the bicycle should have a reflector that can be seen for at least 500 feet.
Virginia does not require bicycle helmets; however, local towns and cities may make rules requiring young people 14 and under to wear helmets.
However, even if a bicyclist violates a local helmet rule, that does not demonstrate negligence and cannot be used against him in a civil lawsuit.
What are helpful safety tips for bicyclists?
- Ride with the flow of traffic.
- Always stop to consider safety concerns when entering streets or approaching intersections.
- Use hand signals to let others know when you want to turn.
- Be cautious when approaching turning vehicles. Remember that they may not see you.
- Avoid traveling next to traffic moving much faster than you.
- Do not drink alcohol before bicycling, and don’t use your cellphone while biking.
We at GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys hope you will follow these tips because we would like to prevent tragic bike-auto collisions from ever happening. But until every driver performs perfectly on the road, we are here to help those who are hurt through no fault of their own. Our Virginia car accident attorneys seek to hold negligent auto drivers accountable for the hardships they cause.
In Virginia, you have a limited time to file a claim, so contact our office at (804) 413-6777 today for a free consultation.
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- Bicycle Safety - CDC
- Bicycle safety - MedlinePlus
- Crash Statistics - Pedestrian & Bicycle Information Center
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Prevention, empathy, and diligence are hallmarks of everything we do at GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys. Our community can see these ideals lived out in our work to prevent personal injuries from happening.
- Safety Education
GibsonSingleton launches “Texts=Wrecks” campaign to reduce the number of people injured or killed by distracted drivers.
- Annual Coat Drive
During the fall, our team works to distribute coats to people in need in our community.
- Hands-on Service
John and Ken join the Gloucester Point Rotary Club in cleaning up the community.
- Supporting Local Schools
The Gibson family participates in Gloucester’s Botetourt Elementary Shuffle fundraiser.