The Ultimate Guide to Bicycle Safety

According to data provided by the New York City government, in the span of merely three months, between October 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011, there were 754 motor vehicle-bicycle crashes citywide, resulting in three bicyclist fatalities. Nearly half of all NYC motor vehicle fatalities are pedestrians, and seven percent involve bicycles. It is important for both cyclists and motorists to know the rules of the road and follow the laws and regulations that are here for our protection. This is a guide to bike safety that everyone who gets behind the wheel of a car or gets on a bike should read and follow, for all of our sake.