Bicycling, biking, or pedal cycling has substantially increased in popularity over the last decade, and biking has become a go-to transportation means for a number of Americans for both economic and health reasons. In 2016, about 12.4% of Americans or around 66.5 million rode their bicycles on a regular basis. The number significantly increased between 2012 and 2014. One challenge faced by the public today is the growing number of fatalities involving cyclists, particularly those who are under the influence of alcohol. According to the Centers for Disease.
Except where specifically prohibited, bicyclists have a legal right to use the road. They should be treated no differently than motor vehicles. However, too many bicyclists are killed every year by negligent or aggressive motorists. Although bicyclists are incapable of keeping up with traffic and are easily overlooked in busy traffic situations, this is no excuse because it is the duty of motorists to remain fully alert and to operate their vehicles safely. Too many motorists drive while distracted or drive too fast for the conditions. Some mistakenly feel that.