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Dave Shellnutt
17 hours ago4 min read
In a Collision, Document Everything.
Involved in a collision with a motorist? What you document at the scene can be critically important & ward off attempts to blame you.
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Dave Shellnutt
Dec 5, 20244 min read
Hot Winter Cycling Tips
Consider our winter cycling tips and keep riding year round. Despite the temperature or snow, the benefits outweigh the concerns!
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Dave Shellnutt
Oct 26, 20243 min read
Reporting Road Violence - A Cyclist's Guide
The Biking Lawyer LLP guide for cyclists to report dangerous drivers and road violence.
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Dave Shellnutt
Oct 15, 20245 min read
Ontario vs Bike Lanes
Doug Ford and his cronies attack bike lanes for political gain instead of address issues of critical importance to Ontarians.
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Dave Shellnutt
Aug 29, 20244 min read
High Park & Wasted Police Resources
Police hanging out in High Park to harass cyclists runs contrary to their own data showing where serious collisions occur and is wasteful.
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Dave Shellnutt
Aug 13, 20244 min read
E-Scooter Accidents & the Law
Understand the laws behind e-scooter use in Ontario and what to do if you're involved in an e-scooter accident.
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Dave Shellnutt
Jul 28, 20243 min read
Blocked Bike Lanes & Dangerous Construction Kills Cyclist
Read our letter to Mayor Chow and City Council following the preventable death of yet another cyclist in the GTA. Not one more!
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Dave Shellnutt
Jun 25, 20244 min read
New Toronto Collision Reporting Centre: A Cyclist's Guide
Toronto Police have opened a downtown Collision Reporting Centre. Read about what cyclists should be aware of.
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Dave Shellnutt
Jun 11, 20242 min read
Community Safety Alert - Hamilton Dundas Area - Motorist Stalking & Running Cyclists Off the Road
Motorist who ran a cyclist off the road continues to stalk and threaten people on bikes in the Hamilton Dundas Valley Area
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Dave Shellnutt
Jun 3, 20243 min read
MOTORIST WHO INTENTIONALLY RAN OVER CYCLIST GETS PLEA DEAL
A motorist who used his vehicle to run down a cyclist receives a plea deal while members of the cycling community ask why.
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Dave Shellnutt
May 30, 20242 min read
CAFÉTO: City of Toronto Blames Cyclist for Striking Illegal Patio
City of Toronto blames cyclist for colliding with an oversized CafeTO patio illegally installed for 3 years.
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Dave Shellnutt
Apr 11, 20245 min read
Doorings: A Cyclist's Guide
Doorings are one of the most unexpected and dangerous hazards we cyclists face. Our guide will prepare you if the unfortunate occurs.
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Dave Shellnutt
Apr 1, 20245 min read
How to File a Police Complaint
Police and state violence has been bravely exposed and resisted by Black, Indigenous, Queer/Trans, and many other communities for...
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Dave Shellnutt
Mar 19, 20243 min read
Holyday Refuses to Denounce Violence
Full remarks from Service Excellence Committee deputation silenced by sitting Chair Cllr. Stephen Holyday
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The Biking Lawyer Team
Mar 1, 20242 min read
Incitement of Anti-Cyclist Violence
We call on Councillor Stephen Holyday to rebuke and denounce threats made against cyclists at his Feb. 28, 2024 town hall.
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Dave Shellnutt
Feb 13, 20243 min read
Bike Lane Parking: Citizen Ticketing & Automated Enforcement
Should municipalities be exploring automated enforcement and citizen ticketing in the fight against bike lane parking?
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Dave Shellnutt
Jan 8, 20243 min read
Waterloo Region: Pedestrians in Peril
We are sounding the alarm. 18 pedestrians have been struck by drivers in Waterloo Region in 2 months.
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Dave Shellnutt
Dec 31, 20233 min read
The Biking Lawyer LLP 2023
As we look ahead to 2024, we are incredibly proud of all the work done in 2023. From helping individual injured cyclists to community safety
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Dave Shellnutt
Dec 4, 20234 min read
Cyclists on Trial as Road Violence Rages
Prosecutor's Office drops charges against motorist who shatters cyclist's ankle but insists on trial for cyclists allegedly speeding.
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Dave Shellnutt
Nov 23, 20232 min read
Mercedes Benz Blocks Bike Lane
Our letter to Mercedes Benz about their use of a bike lane as a luxury automobile loading dock and the dangers that poses to cyclists.
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