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Category: Safety

Bicycle Law of the Day: CVC 21208 Permitted Movement from Bicycle Lane

Posted on January 2, 2015 in Law,Safety

The California Vehicle Code allows bicycles to leave the bicycle lane in several circumstances, including, but not limited to (1) when overtaking and passing another bicycle, vehicle, or pedestrian, (2) When preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway, and (3) to avoid debris or other hazardous conditions. (CVC 21208). However, a cyclist leaving the…

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What You Need to Know About Bicycle Accident Claims

Posted on April 21, 2014 in Bicycle News,Law,Safety

If you or someone you care about was injured in a bicycle accident, an experienced Los Angeles Bicycle Accident Lawyer can help you pursue a claim for compensation. Determining Who is Responsible for Bicycle Accident Injuries Reckless and negligent drivers pose a serious risk of injury and death to bicycle riders. If you were struck and injured…

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What Bicycle Riders Should Know if They Are Struck at a Crosswalk

Posted on April 15, 2014 in Law,Safety

Cyclists, like motor vehicle drivers, must understand and obey the rules of the road to minimize the risk of injury. If you or a loved one was injured while riding a bike in a crosswalk, a Los Angeles Bicycle Accident Lawyer can analyze whether you can pursue a claim for injuries. Driving Rules for Cyclists When you…

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Bicycle Law of the Day: CVC 22108 (Duration of Signal)

Posted on March 3, 2014 in Law,Safety

Did you know?  Pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 22108, “Any signal of intention to turn right or left shall be given continuously during the last 100 feet traveled [ ] before turning.”   This gives other cyclists and drivers around you (hopefully) enough time to become aware that you are about to turn and…

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New Bill requires drivers to pass cyclists with a minimum of 3 feet

Posted on August 28, 2013 in Law,Safety

Although Governor Brown has vetoed similar legislation in the past, this was due to language in the previous bills that stipulated slowing down to 15MPH when passing a cyclist. This new version is now without that language, so it may increase the chances it makes it past Gov. Brown’s desk! The Three Feet for Safety Act, sponsored…

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Four Ways to Stay Safe: #2 Protect Your Head

Posted on April 24, 2012 in Law,Safety

Protect Yourself Even a simple fall can cause a life threatening head injury. The brain is fragile and often does not heal the way that broken bones can. The damage can stay with you for life. Helmets provide protection. By law, bicycle riders under 18 years of age must wear a bicycle helmet while riding…

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