Electric bicycles are transforming how people move through Los Angeles. However, the legal rules for these machines are often hard to follow. California recently updated its laws to clarify how e-bikes should operate on public roads. Many riders still struggle to...
Cycling in Los Angeles often feels like a series of broken promises. You might start your commute in a bright green protected lane. However, these paths frequently disappear without any warning. This infrastructure gap poses a significant safety risk to every person...
Starting this April, Santa Monica will become the first city in the U.S. to use AI-powered cameras on parking enforcement cars to protect drivers, pedestrians and cyclists. While some city buses already have these cameras, putting them on seven smaller enforcement...
If you have seen modern pickup trucks in the last few years, it is clear that they have gotten larger. They are heavier than they used to be, and modern trucks have gained roughly 11% in height over the last two decades. This has created some major visibility issues....
When it rains in Los Angeles, it becomes more dangerous for drivers and cyclists alike for a variety of factors. However, cyclists may be more vulnerable to serious injuries when accidents happen – especially when motor vehicles are involved. With this in mind, it is...
Effective communication in traffic is critical for public safety. Drivers must communicate with one another to avoid collisions, especially when they intend to maneuver or turn. Cyclists also need to communicate with people on the road for the same reasons. If they...
You might ride at night on familiar California roads until the lighting changes without warning. One moment, you travel through bright pavement. The next moment, you enter a darker stretch where visibility may shift quickly. These transitions may affect what you see...
Most traffic collisions involve at least one driver violating traffic regulations. When a driver strikes a cyclist in traffic, excess speed, refusal to yield and other traffic violations are often the underlying cause of crashes. In some cases, cyclists file insurance...
You are riding your bike, legally in the bike lane on the correct side of the road, when you see a driver ahead of you looking to pull out of a driveway or a parking lot. You watch as the driver looks directly at your bike, so you know that they have seen you and you...
Uninsured drivers are a common concern on California roads. People just barely making ends meet may fail to pay their monthly premiums. Others intentionally cancel their policies after renewing their vehicle registration. Motorists without coverage may save money...
