Rizio and Nelson California Law Blog

Bicycle Accidents

With the advent of warmer weather and less inclement weather, bicycles are everywhere. Bicycle accidents can cause severe bodily injury, disfigurement and even death. Since many of us treat bicycles as a means of transportation given the rising cost of gas, we have to be even more aware of the dangers that are faced by traffic conditions, pedestrians and even a community’s failure to provide proper...

Safety Codes regarding Bicycles

In September of 2007 new regulations were put into place that expanded safety requirements for bicycle riders. It is now required that if a bike rider is operating a bike in the dark or on a highway that they are required to use a lamp and specific reflective devices. Any failure to do so is a violation. Bike riders must now have reflectors on their bike pedals as well as on their shoes or ankles to...