It’s common for drivers to encounter cyclists while sharing the road. Since motor vehicles are typically much faster, drivers often catch up to cyclists and need to pass them from behind. It’s crucial for drivers to understand how much space to give cyclists to ensure...
California lawmakers have enthusiastically embraced the idea of electric bicycles or e-bikes. The state has implemented several laws regulating e-bikes and encouraging their use among consumers. However, there have been issues. Concerns about particularly young people...
A broken collarbone, or clavicle fracture, is one of the most common injuries cyclists experience in accidents. This is largely due to the anatomy of the human body and the physics involved in a crash. The collarbone is a thin, curved bone connecting the shoulder to...
There are two main types of safety gear that people recommend to cyclists. First, there are accessories designed specifically to protect people in the event of collisions. Clothing intended to prevent road rash and helmets fall into this category. Second, there is...
While bicycling is a great way to get exercise and reduce the amount of traffic on the busy roads of Los Angeles, sharing the road with drivers puts you at risk of serious injury. When you are injured by a driver while bicycling, you may not know exactly what to do....
When studying cyclist accidents, a clear danger comes from pickup trucks. In many studies, the vehicle involved in the majority of cyclist accidents is a pickup truck. This isn’t to say that sedans, sport utility vehicles and other types of vehicles aren’t...
Imagine cruising down the streets of Los Angeles on your bicycle, feeling safer and more confident. This is not just a dream—it is becoming a reality thanks to new traffic laws enacted in 2024. These changes have transformed the cycling landscape in the City of...
Cyclists have the legal right to share the road with motor vehicles. Technically, a bicycle is a vehicle, although cyclists usually cannot maintain the same speeds that motor vehicles can consistently. However, bicycles don't have the same robust safety systems that...
Trying to make cycling as safe as possible can be a real challenge for law enforcement professionals and municipal authorities. Even while California frequently receives accolades as a leader in cycling safety, there are still hundreds of deaths and thousands of...
One thing that many motorcyclists recognize is the disdain that some drivers have for them. Some cyclists have to deal with a considerable amount of undesired behavior from motorists. While this is more common in urban areas, it also occurs in rural areas. ...
