Written By Chris Dolan This week’s question comes from Jared from San Francisco: E-bikes are taking over the streets. I see more and more every day. Do you need to get a special license to ride one, like a motorcycle? And do you need insurance to ride one? Thank you for the questions about e-bikes, […]
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Written By Chris Dolan and Alexandra Cotroneo This week’s question comes from Betty from San Francisco, who asks: Can you explain what The Freedom To Walk Act is all about? Why is jaywalking safe and better for pedestrians? Hi Betty, That is a great question, and I am sure many people are asking themselves the
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Written By Chris Dolan This week’s question comes from Luca from Mill Valley: I have simple question for you. Some riders have them some don’t. Are bike lights legally required in California? Thank you, Luca, for the question. The simple answer is yes, a bike light is required at nighttime. The law requires the light
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Written by Chris Dolan and Cristina Garcia This week’s question comes from Patricia D. from the Mission District, who asks: I was riding my bicycle down 19th Street approaching Mission Street when a distracted driver traveling in the opposite direction struck me. He was apparently texting, driving, and traveling too fast on the roadway. When
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Written By Chris Dolan This week’s question comes from anonymous: My daughter tripped in the high school parking lot she walks through after softball practice. It was already dark and there were no direct lights and she tumbled down a nearby ravine. Luckily, she only had some minor cuts and bruises, but I am worried that
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Written By Chris Dolan and Carole Okolowicz This week’s question come from Phill in the North Bay: I am avid hiker and enjoy being outdoors. Not sure if dogs are getting more popular in the last two years, but it appears that I see more people with dogs on the trail now. Some dogs are
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Written by Christopher B. Dolan This week’s question comes from Kevin in San Francisco: I live in the City and like many people, I do not own a car. Too expensive. I tend to walk often and enjoy it. Can you talk more about pedestrian law and pedestrian safety. Seems like every day I have
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Written By Chris Dolan This week’s question comes from Rob in Foster City, who writes: I was in SoMa last weekend, and got in a motorcycle crash. Coming home late at night on my motorcycle, when a van in the left lane beside me swerved into my lane nearly hitting me. I jammed on my brakes
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Written By Chris Dolan and Cioffi Remmer This week’s question comes from Anonymous who asks: I am thinking of getting a Motorcycle. What are the rules for operating motorcycles on the road here in California? Dear Anonymous, Thanks so much for your question. Since the pandemic, California roadways are seemingly returning to normal (i.e., traffic).
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Written By Christopher Dolan and Nancy Villatoro This week’s question comes from Anonymous who asks: Can I change attorneys at any time? What are things I should consider when doing so? Dear Anonymous: Thank you for your question. You have the right to discharge your attorney at any time and for any reason. In certain
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