100,000 Riders Celebrate Bay Area’s Bike To Wherever Day 2025 You’d think that as a Personal Injury Bicycle Attorney, I’d ride my bike to work more than I drive my car. But alas, with two kids to shuttle to preschool and a need to be at court locations around the Bay Area, I have succumbed to America’s car-centric culture. While
Hit-and-Run Bicycle Accident Compensation: What Cyclists Need to Know In most bicycle accident cases I’ve worked on, the driver—though often panicked—is usually remorseful and sticks around to help. Some may be unpleasant, but at least they stop and exchange insurance info. But then there are those rare, gut-wrenching moments when a driver hits a cyclist and speeds off—leaving the injured
California e-bike regulations taking effect in 2025 The topic of electric bikes is popular. In fact, I’ve already published two blogs about e-bikes: Can I Buy My Child An E-Bike and Low Price E-bikes Can Come At A Steep Cost. E-bikes are a popular topic of conversation because of their rise in popularity and the governments’ push to regulate this
The Daylighting Saves Lives Bill for Cyclists Imagine this—you’re cruising inside the bike lane. You reach a street corner where a car is parked at the very edge. You stop to peek over the side and check for oncoming traffic. Suddenly, a car speeds by. If only a bike lawyer for cyclists had already fought for better parking laws like
Is Cycling Under the Influence Illegal in California? Yes, it is illegal to cycle under the influence of drugs or alcohol on a highway in California. Here, highway is a catch-all term, and it means any public road, path, or highway. Private roads and driveways are excluded. Although cycling under the influence is illegal, it does not result in the
Can My Child Ride an E-Bike? Many California parents are considering getting their teens an e-bike to give them a greater degree of independence and to free up parents from the dreaded drop off life. The answer, as with all law questions on whether you can get your kid an e-bike is: it depends. Not all e-bikes are the same,
Are Bike Lights Required by Law? Yes, according to California Vehicle Code §21201-d, you must meet the requirements below while riding at night: (1) You must have a lamp that shines a white light able to illuminate the highway/road/sidewalk while the bike is moving. This light must be visible from 300 feet in front and from the sides of the
California Bike Laws: Can You Wear Headphones While Biking in California? Can you wear headphones while biking in California? No, state law prohibits cyclists from wearing headphones or earbuds in both ears while riding. California Vehicle Code § 27400 applies to cyclists, motorcyclists, and drivers. However, you can wear one earbud if your other ear remains open to traffic sounds.
In California, cities and counties have been expanding their bicycle networks. Dedicated bicycle trails can offer separation from cars, but injuries and accidents can still happen. Whether it’s a pothole, a poorly marked post, or overhanging vegetation, cyclists can and do get injured. In most cases the government is immune from lawsuits over the condition of trails, but immunity is
Paceline Law Bicycle Injury Lawyer represents bicycle accident victims throughout Northern California. Our team understands how difficult and challenging these accidents can be, particularly in this region, where bicycling is one of the most popular activities. In looking at the underlying data, it can show just how prevalent these accidents are. If you or someone you know has been hurt in
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