Houston Bicycle Accidents Are on the Rise
Houston continues to grow rapidly, and with that growth comes increased traffic and risk for cyclists. Whether you were commuting downtown, riding for exercise in your neighborhood, or biking near a school or park, negligent drivers can put your life in danger. Common causes include:
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Drivers failing to yield at intersections
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Right turns across bike lanes
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Distracted or texting drivers
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Speeding in residential areas
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Opening car doors into a cyclist’s path
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Unsafe passing or crowding the cyclist’s lane