Changes to Bike Laws: Three Years On
Three years on from 2015’s landmark legislative changes to South Australia's bike laws. We discuss whether the laws have been the coveted ‘saving grace’ of our road’s most vulnerable? Read More
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E-Scooters in Adelaide: What You Need to Know
Those living, working or travelling through the CBD over the past week may have noticed a collection of bright green electric scooters scattered across the city. A trial of California brand, Lime Scooters, has been approved by the Adelaide City Council for the 2019 Fringe season Read More
Are cyclists obliged to ride on share paths if one is available?
A shared path is an area open to the public that is designated for, use by both the riders of bicycles and pedestrians, and includes a length of path for use by both bicycles and pedestrians. Read More
The laws all motorists should be aware of when sharing the road with cyclists
With the weekly bike traffic in South Australia having increased by 56 per cent over the last 10 years, there are a few laws all motorists should be aware of when it comes to sharing the road with cyclists. Read More
Setting the record straight on South Australia’s bike laws
Since 2012 cyclists have accounted for 4% of fatalities and 9% of serious injuries on South Australian roads. A total of 21 cyclists have been killed on our roads in that time, while 331 have been seriously injured and an astounding 2,500 have received minor injuries. In the hopes of minimising the above statistics, we’re setting the record straight on some of South Australia’s most popular cycling laws. Read More
How is compensation calculated for motor vehicle accidents?
If you’re injured in a motor vehicle accident after 1 July 2013, you’ll find that any Compulsory Third Party (CTP) compensation available to you is different to what was available before that date. Read More
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