Typically, if a bicycle is involved in an accident, the fault may lie with the vehicle driver, not the cyclist, as the driver could have hit the cyclist or caused the collision in some way. However, it’s important to note that both parties are expected to follow laws about sharing the road. Drivers must respect bike lanes and give cyclists the appropriate right of way, while cyclists are required to follow traffic signals and signs, use hand signals when turning, and have proper lighting at night. When accidents occur, determining fault often involves examining whether these road-sharing laws were followed by all involved parties.