If you’re a bicyclist who enjoys riding alone or in remote areas that are largely free of other humans, it’s crucial to be as safe as possible. Video cameras are becoming an increasingly common and easy-to-use piece of equipment for cyclists. While they can’t prevent...
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Pedestrian Accidents
3 leading causes of pedestrian accidents
There are various reasons why people in California opt to walk rather than get around by car. Concerns for the environment, cost-effectiveness, and staying fit and healthy are just some of the key motivators. However, it is inevitable that pedestrians and road users...
Is the pedestrian automatically at fault if hurt while jaywalking?
Jaywalking is an informal term that refers to a pedestrian unlawfully crossing the street where they are not supposed to do so. This is a dangerous, yet common, practice throughout California. Like most states, jaywalking is illegal in California. Jaywalking is...
Do sharrows keep bicyclists safe or increase their injury risk?
If you’re an avid bicyclist, you likely know what a "sharrow" is. It’s a road marking that looks like two arrowheads (called chevrons) above a drawing of a bicyclist. They appear in regular-size lanes because they identify lanes that both vehicles and cyclists can...
Car drivers can keep cyclists safer just by changing how they open their doors
No driver wants to cause a serious accident -- but there are plenty of pitfalls out there on the roads. As spring turns into summer, one of those dangers will be an increasing number of bicyclists all around. When the occupants of passenger vehicles open their doors...
