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Is the “safe distance” Law effective in reducing bicycle accidents in New York State?
The Merrill’s Law or “safe distance” Law was created after Merrill Cassell, a devoted cyclist, died in a bicycle accident during which he was struck by a bus that sideswiped him as he rode his bike along Route 119 in Greenburg (see video below).
The Law was enacted 5 years ago but very few tickets have been written under the Law.
In a recent article in the Lohud, Theresa Juva-Brown explains why this law offers little protection to cyclists.Read the article here.
