In an interview with WTOP News, Herndon bike accident lawyer Doug Landau was asked about his views on recent bike safety legislation proposed in Virginia and Maryland. Landau spoke in favor of a proposed mandatory bike helmet law in Maryland, citing the increased likelihood of a cyclist sustaining brain injury after being in an accident…

Bike Lane U-Turn Enforcement to Reduce Bicycle Crash Fatalities

February 6, 2013

Doug Landau

Consider yourself warned ! The District of Columbia police will start ticketing drivers who make U-turns in the city’s bike lanes. Motorists who make U-Turns in bike lanes will face a $100 fine. In 2010 and 2011, 11 of 14 total bike crashes on Pennsylvania Avenue happened after a driver made an illegal turn according…

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Herndon Bike Attorney Doug Landau Speaks to WTOP News about Bike Safety Laws

Bike Lane U-Turn Enforcement to Reduce Bicycle Crash Fatalities

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