Ellen's Law
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The last ride of Ellen WattersEllen's Law was meant to protect cyclists in New Brunswick like Ellen Watters, who was fatally struck by a car in 2016. But the province's approach leaves unanswered questions.CanadaDec 23, 2020
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Advocates call for political parties to commit to modernizing New Brunswick’s Motor Vehicle ActThe provincial Cycling Coalition has reached out to party leaders during the 2020 election campaign but – the call was met with silence.CanadaSep 10, 2020
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Mother of Ellen Watters files legal action against alleged driverEllen Watters, 28, was badly injured after being hit by a vehicle while training in Sussex, N.B., on Dec. 23, 2016. She later died.CanadaJan 3, 2019
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Maritimes cycling advocates call for stiffer laws for drivers who hit cyclistsCycling safety advocates in the Maritimes have been calling for stiffer laws for drivers who hit cyclists.CanadaJun 19, 2017
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Failure to follow New Brunswick’s ‘one-metre rule’ will result in fine, loss of demerit pointsThe one-metre rule officially becomes law Thursday and drivers could be fine and receive demerit points if they fail to give cyclists adequate space on the road.HealthMay 31, 2017
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‘Ellen’s Law’ to take effect in New Brunswick on ThursdayCyclists and motorists in New Brunswick are being reminded that an amendment to the Motor Vehicle Act known as "Ellen's Law" takes effect on Thursday.PoliticsMay 30, 2017
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Cyclists gather for Ellen’s Tour de Sussex in memory of Ellen WattersCyclists gathered in New Brunswick Saturday in memory of Ellen Watters. More than 150 people took part in Ellen's Tour de Sussex in Watter's hometown.HealthMay 27, 2017
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No charges in death of New Brunswick cyclist Ellen Watters: RCMPThe RCMP has confirmed no charges will be laid in the death of New Brunswick cyclist Ellen Watters.CanadaMay 8, 2017
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‘Ellen’s Law’ introduced in NB legislature to improve cyclist safetyA bike safety law honouring a New Brunswick cyclist who died in December is moving quickly through legislature.CanadaFeb 16, 2017
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Saint John Common Council throws support behind ‘Ellen’s Law’Saint John common council has thrown its support behind the growing push for legislation to improve safety for cyclists in New Brunswick.CanadaJan 10, 2017
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