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Doctor sentenced to 5 years for assaulting cyclist

Posted on Jan 12, 2010

In California, a doctor who said he was trying to "teach a lesson" to some cyclists was sentenced to five years in prison. This ruling is a step forward in protecting "vulnerable users" on the road, but it also an example of the ongoing battle between drivers and bikers.

A recent Portland, Oregon, decision shows how cyclists don't always get the protection they need from the law. And anytime it comes to a collision between a car and a bike, the cyclist never really wins.

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