Did you know that every year more than 100 people are killed in bicycle accidents in California? Many fatal accidents are caused by driver's not paying attention or driving recklessly. Bicyclists also contribute to some of these accidents so it is important for...
Month: November 2015
Distracted biking: Does California law address that?
As a group, bicyclists are no different from any other demographic subset of American life for being susceptible to the addictive qualities of mobile devices and their plethora of so-called apps. That is, that Apple or Samsung smartphone both figuratively and...
Host of federal grants target California roadway safety risks
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has identified several specific roadway concerns that it believes merit special consideration, and California is the recipient of myriad federal grants focused upon safety-promoting initiatives in those areas. One...
New ‘smart helmet’ available in time for holidays
California requires all motorcycle riders, regardless of age or driving experience, to wear helmets while riding. It is a way to try to prevent the head and other catastrophic injuries that too often occur because of motorcycle accidents. While a helmet is...
E-bikes: likely coming to your neighborhood soon
Where California treads, other states often follow. Indeed, one recent media article focused upon bicycle-related legislation terms the state "a bellwether for the rest of the country." And that's just fine with bicycle enthusiasts from coast to coast, who voice...
