October 21 07.21, Traffic accident, Örebro

The driver collided with a cyclist who crossed the road on a bicycle crossing. Since drivers have a duty to yield to cyclists on bicycle crossings, the driver is considered at fault. The cyclist has not sustained injuries that required hospital treatment.

FACTS about bicycle crossings and bicycle lanes:

Bicycle crossings should be used by cyclists or drivers of moped class II to cross a road or a bicycle lane. They have road markings and signs for bicycle crossing. Vehicle drivers have a duty to yield to cyclists and drivers of moped class II who are on or about to enter the bicycle crossing. 

Bicycle lanes are marked with road markings for bicycle passage and should be used by cyclists or drivers of moped class II to cross a road or a bicycle lane. Cyclists and drivers of moped class II who come from a bicycle lane have a duty to yield when crossing a road.