Is A Bicycle A Vehicle In California?
Yes, under California law, bicycles are considered vehicles. Their operation is regulated under the California Vehicle Code (CVC), which establishes rules for all types of vehicles on the road, including bicycles. California Vehicle Code § 231 California Vehicle Code § 2311 defines a bicycle as: “a device upon which a person may ride, propelled exclusively […]
Bicyclist Victim of a Hit-and-Run Accident, Stanislaus Co.
Our client was involved in a hit-and-run accident. He was riding his bicycle in Stanislaus County, California when he was struck by a motorist who entered an intersection without seeing our client. Our client suffered hand and wrist injuries as a result of the collision. The bicycle accident lawyers at Curtis Legal Group were able […]
California Bicycle Laws
If you have been involved in a bicycle accident, understanding California’s bicycle laws is critical to determining fault and liability. This is because under California law, a bicycle is legally considered a vehicle, which means cyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as motorists on the road. If you have questions about fault in a […]