The Law Offices of James M. Freeman, P.C.

The Chicago Department of Transportation has posted a training video for Chicago police officers created in partnership with the Chicago Police Department. This is a great step in the right direction, and hopefully it will have some positive effects on the way officers deal with bicycle/auto collisions.

Chicago's Bicycle Safety Ordinance is finally up and available on the web at the Chicago Department of Transportation's Chicago Bicycle Laws page.

See The Gaper's Block article here.

On August 16, 2007, the Governor signed SB0080 into law. This act makes three basic changes that could benefit Illinois cyclists.

First, it sets a minimum distance at which motorists must pass cyclists. The relevant provision reads as follows: