Jan 02, 2023
Motorcyclists have the right of way under some circumstances, but not always. Like motorists driving passenger vehicles, the specific circumstances dictate who has the right of way. Motorcyclists and motor vehicle drivers alike must obey[…]
Mar 08, 2022
There are more cyclists on the road now than ever before. In fact, the number of regular riders grew from 47.5 million in 2017 to more than 52.7 million in 2020, with no signs of[…]
Feb 08, 2021
Head Injuries and bike Accidents Cycling is a popular activity for exercise, recreation, or environmentally-friendly transportation. However, any time you ride a bike, you are at risk of suffering serious injuries in a bicycle accident.[…]
Oct 15, 2020
Whether you ride your bike occasionally for fun or regularly for exercise, you face risks every time you ride. Although cyclists have the same rights and privileges as drivers, many drivers treat bicycle riders as[…]
Sep 21, 2018
On June 5, 2017, a sheriff’s chaplain in Sonora pulled into the right-hand turn lane on Stockton Road. As he made his turn onto South Washington Street, a bicyclist rode out in front of the[…]
Jun 14, 2018
Hit-and-run crashes are responsible for causing injuries and deaths in the Bay Area each year. Several recent hit-and-run crashes in the Bay Area can serve as examples. Last month, a hit-and-run driver in Oakland caused[…]
May 21, 2018
Hundreds of Bay Area cyclists and pedestrians are injured or killed in traffic accidents each year. A recent report published by the Governors Highway Safety Association shows that San Jose and other Bay Area cities[…]
Apr 19, 2016
The Bay Area’s 21st Bike to Work Day will be held on May 12, 2016. All nine Bay Area counties are expected to join the festivities with “energizer stations” that will provide refreshments, prizes, and[…]