Lawyers Mionski and Goodman Weigh In on Insurance Proposal

VeloNews contributor, author of Bicycling and the Law, and former pro-cyclist Bob Mionski has published an article in VeloNews about the latest in the bicycle liability issue.

The proposed laws in Iowa undermine the basic right to the road that we cyclists have enjoyed since 1887. This diminution of our rights has already been enshrined into law in Illinois; it is imperative that cyclists work to prevent the further erosion of our basic rights to the road in other states, beginning in Iowa. If these anti-cycling laws are allowed to pass, it will only further embolden those who seek to curtail our rights.

Read the full discussion in VeloNews

Iowa attorney Jeff Goodman has forwarded a letter he sent to the Dallas County officials. This is one of the more detailed examinations of the proposed ordinance.
Memo to Dallas County from attorney Jeff Goodman

Top 3 things you can do:

1. Write a letter to the editor. (can be done online)
2. Subscribe to the IBC E-mail Updates. (we may need send out action alerts on this issue)
3. Join IBC. (numbers speak to strength)