Benefits - Riders' Rights

If you are knocked off your bicycle by a passenger alighting a taxi, is it the taxi driver or the passenger who is responsible?

Your rights on the road are not obvious. Bicycle Victoria members are entitled to free comprehensive legal advice and education.  Become a member of Bicycle Victoria today and let us uphold your legal rights!

 

Personalised legal advice after bicycle crashes

Members have privileged access to the legal services of our partner firm Maurice Blackburn who offer highly regarded expertise in TAC, property damage and public liability claims. If needed, our Riders' Rights Officer can liase with Maurice Blackburn on your behalf. Please note that if you become a member after the accident you will still be eligible for this service. If you have had a crash and have been left out of pocket, please contact our Riders' Rights Officer for assistance.

 

Answers from experts

Members of Bicycle Victoria have exclusive access to Bicycle Victoria legal fact sheets through Blink. Members can also send us legal questions at any time. Do you have a question about your rights whilst on a bike? Send us an email  and our Riders' Rights Officer will find the answer for you.

 

Safety and Rights Forum

Bicycle Victoria is pleased to announce the first Safety and Rights Forum on the Great Victorian Bike Ride 2009 and we want all members to have the opportunity to contribute. We’ve booked the experts, now we need your questions!

 

Dealing with Loss or Grief

Although we don't provide grief counselling, Members can access further information on the National Association for Loss and Grief (NALAG) and related services contacts. Each year in Victoria we support the Time of Rememberance to remember those lost to us through road trauma.

 

Riders' Rights Pages

 

Riders' Rights Member Stories

Our members share their stories and explain how Bicycle Victoria has helped them get back on their bikes.

Riding Tips for the Festive Season

Bicycle Victoria wishes all our friends and members a happy and safe festive season

Safety and Rights Forum

Bicycle Victoria is pleased to announce the first Safety and Rights Forum on the Great Victorian Bike Ride 2009

 

 

 

"I extend my gratitude to Bicycle Victoria for their advice and assistance provided in response to my accident. My dealings with staff were always pleasant and helpful and I am certain without their help the situation would not have been resolved. Thank you Bicycle Victoria for making my accident so much easier to deal with." - Matthew O'Neill (Member), Brunswick

What to do if you are involved in a bike crash?

If you are a Bicycle Victoria member, we can provide you with assistance in dealing with the steps following a bike crash.

 

Do you have a question about your rights as a cyclist?

Send us a question and we get the answer from our legal advisors.