Just because a bicycle is smaller does not mean that a bicyclist cannot be held responsible for an accident with a car. Bicycles are considered vehicles, and cyclists are required to follow the same traffic rules that apply to cars, motorcycles, and trucks. Fault in an accident that involves a car and a bicycle is based on the same criteria required to prove negligence in any other personal injury accident. If, for example, a bicyclist runs through a stop sign and is hit by a car, the bicyclist will most likely be considered negligent. If their negligence alone caused the accident, they will not be able to recover any compensation for their injuries.