Charlotte Bicycle Accident Lawyer
The Mecklenburg County city of Charlotte provides many excellent bicycling opportunities. Interesting options for bicyclists in the Charlotte area include the Mecklenburg County greenway system. An exciting part of the greenway system is the Lake Norman Bike Route which, when completed, will provide for a continuous route around Lake Norman.
The Charlotte Department of Transportation has excellent information about bicycling in Charlotte including information about the City of Charlotte’s Bicycle Plan. You can also find a copy of the Charlotte Bicycling Guide available at the Charlotte Department of Transportation along with useful Bicycle Safety Tips.
Bicycle riding in Charlotte is subject to the laws of the State of North Carolina as well as local ordinances applicable within the City of Charlotte. One local law that frequently applies to bicycle accidents is the law about riding on sidewalks. In Charlotte, it is unlawful to ride a bicycle on the sidewalk within certain parts of the city known as the congested business district. This law appears to be unique to Charlotte as we are not aware of any other city that prohibits bicycles on sidewalks in North Carolina. Read more about the City of Charlotte’s bicycle code provisions.
Please let us know if you found the information on this website helpful or interesting to you. If you or a family member have a question about a Charlotte bicycle accident, call the bicycle lawyers at Hendren & Malone for a free consultation. We are headquartered in Raleigh but handle bicycle accident cases all across North Carolina.
