In 2017, California passed a law defining an electric bicycle, as opposed to a motorcycle or a moped, and regulating access to existing bike infrastructure. This legislation may be partially responsible for the enormous surge in electric bicycles' popularity just five...
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Month: November 2022
What are safety stop laws?
If you pay attention to changes in California bike laws, you may have heard of stop-as-yield or safety stop laws attempting to pass. While the passing of a safety stop bill failed in California for the time being, these laws stand in several other states. Safety stop...
Mechanical problems that can lead to a bike accident
If you ride your bike often, you must understand the risks. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reported that in 2020 alone, about 39,000 bicyclists sustained injuries due to an accident in the United States. While these accidents are often because of negligent...
A quick overview e-bike safety for California cyclists
Over the past several years, electric bikes have seen a huge spike in popularity. According to a report by NPD Group, revenue from e-bike sales grew by 47% in the 12-month period between September 2020 and October 2021. Motorized bicycles make it easier for people of...
Can a bicyclist be liable for an accident?
As people become increasingly more environmentally conscious, there are more and more bicyclists on the road. Most major cities have lanes specifically for cyclists. However, accidents still occur every day, and someone must be responsible for the resulting damages....
Is it safe to ride a bike on the sidewalk?
Different communities across Southern California and the rest of the nation have different rules when it comes to riding a bicycle on the sidewalk. Some communities outright ban doing so, while others discourage the practice. Others lack clear guidelines about whether...