Bicycle Law Blog

E-bikes are having a moment and for good reason. The assistance that they provide has opened up the pleasures, conveniences, and benefits of cycling to many more riders. If age or physical ability has limited your range on a traditional bicycle, an e-bike can open up new destinations to you. Many able-bodied riders appreciate the…

By Michael Stephenson I recently wrote about A.B. 122 – a proposed bill which had passed the California assembly and California Senate – would have legalized the so-called California roll or California stop. Unfortunately, Governor Newsom vetoed this bill last week, and thus it will not become law in California (at least for now). In his…

Statistics from the California Strategic Highway Safety Plan show that in 2018, there were 178 fatal bicycle crashes, and 1,064 serious bicycle crash injuries in California. With these statistics, it is no wonder that many bicyclists feel unsafe while riding on the street and opt to ride on the sidewalk instead, thinking that it will…

There are tons of great reasons to bike to work, for your own health and the planet’s. In many cities, bikes are faster and more efficient than cars for navigating downtown areas. If you’re new to bicycle commuting, you’ll want to get the right bike gear to make your commute as safe and comfortable as…

Great news for e-bike riders who want to explore the US National Park System: the NPS rules for e-bikes have finally caught up with their popularity. The updated rules laid out in Secretary of the Interior Order 3376, “Increasing Recreational Opportunities through the use of Electric Bikes” went into effect on December 2, 2020 and…

You’re riding to work and all of a sudden find yourself slamming into a car door opening right in front of you, and you hit the ground. You’re in shock and don’t know exactly what to do. Although we hope you’re never in this situation, it is good to think ahead and plan for it…

We have written in the past about why so many cyclists decide not to wear helmets, and why we recommend that everyone wear a helmet. Even though studies over the years have shown over and over that helmets reduce the severity of injury in a bicycle collision, a majority of cyclists choose to not consistently wear…