Malcolm Law Blog

In 2006, Oklahoma joined a growing number of states concerned with the rights and safety of bicyclists and enacted a three foot law. Under Oklahoma law cyclists are to ride on the right-hand side of the roadway with the normal flow of traffic. When overtaking and passing a bicycle traveling in the same direction, a motorist is required to leave […]

Reasons for cyclist harassment vary. Some motorists think cyclists have no right to the roads – which, under Oklahoma, is wrong. Whatever the reason for harassment, avoid escalating the conflict. A cyclist is at a decided disadvantage against a motor vehicle. Maintain a level head, take a snapshot on your cell phone, memorize the license plate and report it to […]

The Bicycle Commuter Act was added to the Internal Revenue Code as a part of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. It creates a qualified transportation fringe benefit employers may offer if they choose to do so. Under qualifying circumstances an employer may reimburse an employee up to $240 per year, and the employee may deduct that reimbursement from […]

Tulsa’s ordinances only prohibit sidewalk bicycling in business districts where at least 50% of the frontage is occupied by buildings used for business. However, despite the perception sidewalks are safer than roads, many studies warn of an increased risk of collisions associated with sidewalk riding can bring a cyclist into conflict with pedestrians. Be safe. Be courteous. Share the road. […]