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

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

This is a real problem for Chicago bicyclists, and an area that needs real attention from advocacy groups. In short, it is illegal to pass a stopped vehicle on the right. We are expected to pass on the left.

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: