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An Overview of California Motorcycle Safety Laws

Posted on October 15, 2019 by bonnicilawgroup

Whether you are a daily rider or a weekend warrior, it is important to know California’s motorcycle safety laws. Understanding these laws can save you time and money. Most importantly, these laws can help keep you from having a motorcycle accident. Motorcycle Laws in California Below, we briefly summarize the motorcycle safety laws in California, including required equipment, prohibited gear and traffic laws for motorcycles on the roads. If you have questions about California motorcycle laws or what to do after a motorcycle accident, contact our San Diego motorcycle accident lawyer. California Motorcycle Equipment Requirements Daytime running lights are required for vehicles manufactured after 1977. A rider should not drive a motorcycle with handlebars positioned so that they must hold their hands more than six inches above their shoulders to grip the bars while sitting in the seat. Left and right side mirrors are required by law. Full mufflers are…
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Bicycle Safety Tips for Motorists as Children Head Back to School

Posted on September 18, 2019 by bonnicilawgroup

The summer is officially over and students are pedaling their way to school every morning eager to learn. This means motorists should adopt more cautious habits. Here is a list of bicycle safety tips for motorists to help keep your children safe from bicycle accidents. Cycling to School Safety: Motorists Do’s Bicycle safety is not only for cyclists. Everybody on the road has a responsibility to keep each other safe. Remember that cyclists, especially children, are much slower than cars and require extra time and space from you as a motorist to get around. Do remember that cyclists are equal to motorists. The law is the same in every state; cyclists must obey the same laws as drivers of any other vehicle. Treat them equal to somebody in a car. Do double check before making a turn. If you plan to make a right turn, a rider beside you may…
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What to Know About San Diego’s New Dockless Scooter and Bike Regulations

Posted on August 9, 2019 by bonnicilawgroup

Electric scooters, also called dockless scooters, have spread across California rapidly over the past two years. Chances are, you have seen people on scooters zipping about on streets across the city. However, the popularity of these scooters has clearly caused problems in San Diego and other cities. Like in other cities, scooter accidents are occurring in San Diego. City council members recently passed new regulations for dockless scooters and bikes to reduce the problems for scooter and bike users, pedestrians, cyclists, business owners and motorists. The new regulations went into effect on July 1. Here is what you need to know. Certain Areas Have Special Speed Limits Council members are concerned about accidents occurring in areas with heavy foot traffic. For this reason, the new regulations have special speed limits for certain geo-fenced areas. These areas include Mission Beach, Balboa Park, Petco Park and Downtown. Some pedestrian-only areas (no ride…
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