Traffic Laws – Page 2

You are halfway through a wide intersection when you realize you are in the wrong lane. Do you move over now, or wait? Plenty of California drivers were told in driver’s ed that switching lanes in an intersection is illegal, and plenty of others do it every day without a second thought. If you have […]

If you ride a bike in California, you have probably had the same three arguments in your head: Do I have to be in this lane? Is that car allowed to be here? Can they really park in front of me like that? The answers are in state law, and they are more specific than […]

Most people believe a crosswalk is something painted on the road. It is not. Under California law an unmarked crosswalk exists at most intersections whether or not there is a single line of paint, and drivers owe pedestrians in it exactly the same duty to yield they owe in a striped one. This matters because […]

Knowing where and when you have the right of way can protect you both on the street and in court.

Cycling is one of the most rewarding ways to get around in California, but it comes with legal responsibilities. Understanding bicycle helmet laws, sidewalk riding regulations, and bicycle rules of the road can help keep you safe and protect your rights if you’re ever in an accident