Judge Rules that Uber and its Drivers Can’t Put Cyclists in Danger

By Michael Stephenson Unfortunately for the safety of cyclists in California, Uber has gotten some court rulings in recent years that limit Uber’s responsibility when their passengers door cyclists. Last week, however, a San Francisco judge sided with Bay Area Bicycle Law, P.C. and our client — a cyclist injured in a 2018 dooring incident […]

SF District Attorney Announces “Rideshare With Care” Program

San Francisco’s District Attorney’s Office recently announced it will work with ridesharing company Uber on a major public safety campaign. Named “Rideshare with Care,” this safety initiative was designed to help customers ensure their rideshare driver is a legitimate employee. This partnership comes after the SF case of Orlando Vilchez Lazo, who allegedly posed as […]

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Bike Theft

Because of their value, ease of transport, and ease of resale, bicycles are popular targets for theft.   Bicycle theft can be the broken down into two primary categories, theft of bicycles (theft of the bicycle frame and/or component parts) and theft from bicycles (theft of accessories such as lights, baskets, and data recorders). In […]

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Mandatory Helmet Laws: A Controversial Topic

While there is much agreement as to the appropriateness of mandatory helmet laws for children, mandatory helmet laws for adults are one of the most controversial topics in the world of cycling.  Proponents argue that helmets help prevent and/or lessen the effects of head injuries and that therefore helmet use is a valid legal requirement for cyclists of all ages. […]

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