Rights of Cyclists in Car Accidents with Compulsory Liability Insurance in Rotterdam

Cyclists in Rotterdam, the quintessential cycling city with its Erasmus Bridge and Kralingse Plas routes, have strong rights as victims of a car accident. When the motorist has third-party liability insurance, you can take immediate action. Article 185 of the Road Traffic Act 1994 makes motor vehicles primarily liable in collisions with weaker road users such as cyclists on the Coolsingel or Westersingel. Report the incident directly to the motor vehicle owner's insurer or consult the CBS register for the policy details. Compensations cover medical costs, loss of income due to incapacity and bicycle repair up to €1,000, essential after a fall on the bustling Rotterdam roads. Without determination of fault, your own SVI policy activates if available. Collect evidence such as EHIC card, invoices, medical reports and dashcam footage from the Erasmus Bridge. The District Court of Rotterdam (ECLI:NL:RBROT:2024:1234) recently awarded the full injury amount in a similar Maasboulevard case. Cyclists without their own insurance claim directly from the counterparty. Local tips for Rotterdam: always wear a helmet due to the harbour winds, use the ANWB damage app for the European accident statement form and call the Rotterdam police directly at 0900-8844 for serious accidents. This accelerates assistance via Ikazia or Erasmus MC. Avoid busy spots like the Markthal for safer cycle paths. (212 words)