Laws that make the roadways safer for cyclists and motorists, while at the same time freeing up the traffic courts, police and judges to concentrate their precious time, energy and resources on dangerous criminals and drunk drivers should be adopted. It’s the “All American” thing to do. As one who has represented injured cyclists and…
Continue readingThe law in Idaho permits cyclists to roll up to a stop sign, yield the right of way, and then proceed without stopping. This is what the “MS-8” Multiple Sclerosis charity ride participants did and what most bike commuters and weekend riders that I have observed do in Leesburg, Loudoun and Fairfax Counties. The “Idaho…
Continue readingWhen not in court helping injured athletes and recreational sports participants, Doug Landau likes to race, attend live concerts and shows with his family and friends. For the last three dozen years, the Landaus have celebrated the Fourth of July in New England. Shown here listening to the annual reading of the Declaration Of Independence…
Continue readingWere the “MS-8” blasting through intersections and ignoring stop signs, cars and safety ? No. Such conduct would certainly be dangerous. Two of the Multiple Sclerosis (“MS”) charity bikers noted that they had slowed to about 1 mph before proceeding through a stop sign in Lovettsville, only to find a sheriff’s deputy nearby, who flagged…
Continue readingFor this year’s trip to New England, Doug Landau was looking forward to a little “R&R” after his exhausting 24 hour Holter Monitor test. Taking a “busman’s holiday,” Landau visited other wonderful bike paths and lawyers who are also avid bicycle riders. A “busman’s holiday” is a vacation during which one engages in activity that…
Continue readingYesterday’s note “Cyclists need legal protection” struck a note with me, as I had heard about the fatal car crash which left an experienced cyclist dead, while the motorist who struck him down did not even know what she had hit. The HamptonRoads and Pilot newspapers’ website describes some possible responses and solutions, since the…
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