Category: Laws

By Michael Stephenson A.B. 122 – a bill which has passed the California assembly and may soon be voted on in the California Senate – would legalize the so-called California roll or California stop. The Senate Committee on Transportation Digest on the bill reads: “This bill  permits a person riding  a bicycle approaching a stop sign…

  One of the most common complaints that we all hear from drivers, officials, and policymakers about cyclists is that cyclists break the law all the time. Of course, as cyclists we tend to refute these claims. Surprisingly, there is very little data about why and how often cyclists break the law. So what ends…

  San Francisco is one of the most progressive cities in America when it comes to creating infrastructure that supports cyclists. We are lucky to have many options for safe cycling throughout the city, but do you know all the rules of the road that make these options function? San Francisco bike lane laws are…

  San Francisco bike lane laws can be a game-changer for cyclists riding in the city. Having a protected space for cyclists helps keep everyone safer, and gives a clear demarcation for cars to know where they should be looking for and yielding to people on bikes. However, bike lanes, and laws as robust as…

  After a bicycle crash — especially if you have injuries that require medical care — one of the first things most people begin to worry about is money. This is one reason why it is important to make sure you receive adequate bike accident compensation. Depending on the extent of the crash and your…

  Very few of us would let a friend who has been drinking get behind the wheel of a car, because we all know that drunk driving is illegal and deadly. But if you had a friend who had been working since early in the morning, or who hadn’t been sleeping well for the last…

Have you been hit by an Uber or Lyft driver and need bike accident advice? When you get hit by a driver who is driving for work — like a taxi driver or delivery truck driver — you are often actually in a good position for a successful legal case. That’s because companies who employ…