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More Canadians are riding bicycles than ever before, but did you know that riding your bike in Canada is now almost as heavily regulated as driving your car? Whether you are one of more than 200,000 Canadians who commute by bike, the parent of a child with her first two-wheeler, a veteran racer, or a recreational rider, the chances are you will need this book. In Every Cyclist's Guide to Canadian Law, Craig Forcese and Nicole LaViolette, both law professors and avid cyclists, provide a comprehensive overview of Canadian law for bicycles -- covering rules of the road, purchasing and using bicycles, what to do in the case of an accident or a stolen bike, starting up your own cycling club, racing your bike, and much more. Accessibly written and often humorous, this book is written for those with little or no legal background. Using straightforward and jargon-free explanations, the authors include anecdotes and examples drawn from their own experiences as seasoned recreational and competitive cyclists. Every Cyclist's Guide to Canadian Law will also provide an authoritative reference for lawyers, club directors, coaches, and sporting event planners. A portion of the proceeds from this book will go to Share the Road Cycling Coalition.

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Every Cyclist's Guide to Canadian Law is no ordinary lay discussion of a legal issue. This excellent book...is a thorough and sophisticated look at the emerging area of cycling law. [...] The Introduction to the book sets out the authors' 'hope that this book will make your cycling safer, swifter, and more satisfying.' That sentence is indicative of the book's tone--accessible and conversational and, in my view, the book holds up to its promise. While the book includes advocacy for new or better laws...it is first and foremost a description and analysis of how the law stands now, and how it can affect your morning commute or bicycle race. [...] Forcese and LaViolette manage to keep the writing crisp despite the jurisdictional variances; the book's style is equivalent to a sunny morning's ride with friends. [...] It is good to see lawyers taking cycling seriously again. --Christopher Waters, Windsor Review of Legal and Social Issues 36, 204 Even though it is a guide written by lawyers, there are no assumptions that one must be a lawyer to understand the legalese as it's written in plain English. For those unfamiliar with the Canadian legal system, the foundation is set with an introduction to the Canadian constitutional system, touching on the difference between common law and civil law, and the Canadian court system, making this book ideal for citizens and travelers to this country who wish to educate themselves on the cycling rules should they consider riding in Canada. --Frances Wong, Canadian Law Library Review, 41:2

Even though it is a guide written by lawyers, there are no assumptions that one must be a lawyer to understand the legalese as it's written in plain English. For those unfamiliar with the Canadian legal system, the foundation is set with an introduction to the Canadian constitutional system, touching on the difference between common law and civil law, and the Canadian court system, making this book ideal for citizens and travelers to this country who wish to educate themselves on the cycling rules should they consider riding in Canada. --Frances Wong, Canadian Law Library Review, 41:2 Every Cyclist's Guide to Canadian Law is no ordinary lay discussion of a legal issue. This excellent book...is a thorough and sophisticated look at the emerging area of cycling law. [...] The Introduction to the book sets out the authors' 'hope that this book will make your cycling safer, swifter, and more satisfying.' That sentence is indicative of the book's tone--accessible and conversational and, in my view, the book holds up to its promise. While the book includes advocacy for new or better laws...it is first and foremost a description and analysis of how the law stands now, and how it can affect your morning commute or bicycle race. [...] Forcese and LaViolette manage to keep the writing crisp despite the jurisdictional variances; the book's style is equivalent to a sunny morning's ride with friends. [...] It is good to see lawyers taking cycling seriously again. --Christopher Waters, Windsor Review of Legal and Social Issues 36, 204

Every Cyclist's Guide to Canadian Law is no ordinary lay discussion of a legal issue. This excellent book...is a thorough and sophisticated look at the emerging area of cycling law. [...] The Introduction to the book sets out the authors' 'hope that this book will make your cycling safer, swifter, and more satisfying.' That sentence is indicative of the book's tone--accessible and conversational and, in my view, the book holds up to its promise. While the book includes advocacy for new or better laws...it is first and foremost a description and analysis of how the law stands now, and how it can affect your morning commute or bicycle race. [...] Forcese and LaViolette manage to keep the writing crisp despite the jurisdictional variances; the book's style is equivalent to a sunny morning's ride with friends. [...] It is good to see lawyers taking cycling seriously again. --Christopher Waters, Windsor Review of Legal and Social Issues 36, 204

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Craig Forcese is an associate professor at the Faculty of Law (Common Law Section), University of Ottawa. He teaches public international law, national security law, administrative law and public law/legislation. Much of his present research and writing relates to national security, human rights and democratic accountability. Craig has also co-authored a recent book on legal issues surrounding recreational and competitive cycling in Canada. Prior to joining the law school faculty, Craig practised law with the Washington D.C. office of Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP for two years, specializing in international trade and commercial law. He has a B.A. from McGill, an M.A. from the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University, an LL.B. (summa cum laude) from University of Ottawa and an LL.M. from Yale University. He is a member in good standing of the bars of Ontario, New York and the District of Columbia. Nicole LaViolette, B.A. (Honours) (Carleton), LL.B. (Ottawa), LL.M. (Cantab.), of the Ontario Bar, was Full Professor of Law at the University of Ottawa where she taught public international law, international humanitarian law, conflicts of laws and family law. Her research and publications were devoted mainly to international human rights, international humanitarian law, and the rights of refugees. She focused a significant part of her scholarly research on sexual minorities and the refugee determination system. She was also interested in transnational family law, and in 2014, she co-authored a book on the legal rights and obligations of cyclists under Canadian law. Prior to joining the law faculty, Prof. LaViolette worked as a legislative assistant in the House of Commons of Canada and collaborated with both governmental and nongovernmental organizations specializing in human rights. She was a law clerk at the Federal Court of Appeal of Canada before completing a graduate degree at Cambridge University.

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