Bicycle Law Blog

A cyclist is usually the most vulnerable person on the street anytime they ride. What seems like a small impact in a car, truck or SUV can be devastating for someone on a bicycle. Collisions can cause severe injuries and even result in a tragic death. Distracted drivers are common hazards for cyclists in San…

September has already been a dangerous month for people using alternative forms of transportation around San Francisco.  Over the course of a scary week on local streets, a cyclist was hit, a child on a scooter was struck by a car and a skateboarder was also hit by a vehicle. Deadly San Francisco Bicycle Collision…

We want to first say to anyone in the path of a wildfire or to anyone who’s already lost something or someone in the wildfire, you are in our thoughts.  Stay safe. For bicyclists in the Bay Area it can be a bleak view looking out over the skylines (if you can still see that…

Northern California can serve up some of the most beautiful bicycle rides in the world.  Whether you prefer the fresh, sea air on a coastal trip or the cool, crisp air on a higher elevation ride NorCal aims to please. A biking vacation can provide plenty of routes to lead you away from the gridlock…

Bicyclists should be ensured a safe trip no matter when they choose to take their ride.  Yet, statistics show there are safer times to be on the road and potentially more dangerous times. After dark is always a hazardous time for a ride.  There’s usually much less traffic, but if motorists claim they have trouble…

A bicycle accident can be dangerous at any time of day.  As long as there are distracted drivers out, a rider must be cautious at all times. A nighttime ride can be particularly treacherous. Bicycle collision statistics show that 6 pm to 9 pm is the most dangerous time to be out on a bike,…

A measure to shrink intersections for Oakland motorists and expand them for pedestrians and cyclists is getting positive results. A new study shows the new traffic measures along Chinatown streets are forcing motorists to yield to safety. Protected Intersections for Oakland Cyclists The protected intersections project installed five safer intersection designs around the Lake Merritt…