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Illinois Bicycle Accident Law: The 3-Foot Passing Rule and Your Right to Compensation

By Patel Law, PC | Posted on August 26, 2026

Illinois law requires drivers to give bicyclists adequate space when passing. When a driver passes too closely and causes a bicycle accident, the driver’s violation of Illinois traffic law can become important evidence in a personal injury claim. For cyclists injured in Champaign, Urbana, or elsewhere in Central Illinois, understanding the Illinois three-foot bicycle… Read More »