New Ca. #Law Now Requires Motorists to Give #Bicyclists 3 Feet for #Safety

Newsflash from your Hollywood Attorney:

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - With children heading back to school, motorists should expect to see
more children riding to and from school on their bicycles. The California Highway Patrol (CHP)
would like to remind the public that on September 16, 2014, a new law affecting motorists and
bicyclists takes effect.

According to the law, a driver must allow three feet of distance when overtaking or passing a
bicyclist. If three feet is not available, a driver must then slow to a safe speed and pass when no
danger is present.
"Motorists are reminded to pay close attention as the school year approaches and exercise
caution when they see bicyclists on the road," said CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow. "Be sure to
move over or slow down to pass when you see a bicyclist on the road and help keep our
roadways a safer place."

According to data from the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System, in 2012, there were
153 bicyclists killed in California, which reflects a 7 percent increase from 2011. Those deaths
accounted for 5 percent of the total collision fatalities in California.

"As important as it is for vehicles to be mindful of our bicyclists, those who ride must exercise
safe practices and ride smart," added Commissioner Farrow. "With both drivers and bicyclists
doing their part, we can help reduce the number of tragedies involving bicyclists."

The danger surrounding motor vehicle traffic is just one aspect of a child's safe passage to and
from school. According to Safekids.org, more children ages 5 to 14 are seen in emergency
rooms for injuries related to bicycling than any other sport. Bicycle helmets, which are required
by law for children under 18 years of age in California, can reduce the risk of severe brain
injuries by 88 percent - yet only 45 percent of children 14 and under usually wear them.

Source....   http://www.chp.ca.gov/pdf/media/14-30.pdf

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