Since 2001, Florida has lead the nation in annual bike accident deaths.
Statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that 1 in every 6 cycling deaths across the nation took place in Florida, making it the most dangerous state to ride in.
A major cause of these accidents? "Motorists often fail to yield the right of way legally due the bike rider, not realizing (or ignoring) the fact that cyclists have the same rights to the road as a motor vehicle."
Sad, but true. :-(
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