Cyclist touched by car without light on the country road - injury!

Cyclist touched by car without light on the country road - injury!

On Saturday evening there was a traffic accident in the Uckermark that makes the dangers of cycling clear without light. A 46-year-old cyclist was on her way from Templin to Vietmannsdorf when she was apparently overlooked by a 49-year-old driver. The two road users were traveling in the same direction when the car grasped the cyclist with the right exterior mirror on the left upper arm. The injured person was taken to the hospital immediately after the accident, but was released after a short treatment, as the Police Directorate Ost reported.

The accident not only raises questions about safety in road traffic, but also emphasizes the importance of legal regulations. Cyclists are obliged to drive with functioning lighting in the dark or poor visibility. Bei Verstößen droht ein Bußgeld von 20 Euro, was im schlimmsten Fall auf 35 Euro steigen kann, wenn es zu einem Unfall kommt, der durch fehlendes Licht verursacht wurde, so die Informationen von juraforum.de.

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bicycle accidents are a serious topic, and the statistics speak a clear language: in 2014 there were over 78,500 accidents with cyclists in Germany, unfortunately also 396 fatal accidents. The most common causes are often the lack of lighting, disregard for ancestral rules and inattentive driving style. It is important to have a good hand while cycling so as not to put yourself and others in danger. Especially in the dark, the visibility is decisive to avoid accidents, explains bussgeldechner.org .

Another aspect that cyclists should consider is the possible liability after an accident. According to § 254 BGB, own claims for compensation or compensation for pain and suffering can be reduced if there is a fault. A judgment of the Frankfurt am Main Higher Regional Court shows that cyclists are obliged to pay for damage that caused them due to their carelessness. In particular, the decision of the Naumburg Higher Regional Court underlines that the cyclist can also be responsible for the car driver's culpable behavior.

FAZIT: Safety is going on

The example of the accident in the Uckermark should serve as an urgent memory, how important it is to take part in road traffic responsibly. Cyclists should always ensure that they are clearly visible and to consider the applicable traffic rules so as not to put themselves and others in danger. At a time when cycling is becoming increasingly popular, safety comes first - functioning lighting makes a big difference.