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

Governor Quinn has officially signed Illinois first specific Anti-Bicycle Harassment statute into law.  Effective January 1, 2011, the law increases penalties for attempting to harm or threaten bicyclists. Under the law, drivers who intimidate cyclists with threats, crowding or throwing items will be subject to a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in jail and/or a $2,500 fine.

Bike Snob may or may not have coined the term bike salmon but it's perfect for the application. Bike salmon refers to bicyclists who ride the wrong way down a one-way street. While I appreciate that it's not always possible to obey every single law, this is one example where violating the law is a really bad idea for a whole slew of reasons.