Established in 1956, National Bike Month is a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling – and encourage more folks to giving biking a try. This National Bike Month will necessarily be different. The stay at home order during the coronavirus pandemic has prompted many people to ride their bicycles for exercise or just as a reason to get out of the house. These factors have prompted CHP Commissioner Stanley along with the State Office of Transportation Safety (OTS) to remind drivers that more people are out on the streets biking for exercise, recreation and mental health.
Many of the traditional CHP sponsored events held statewide to bring attention to bicycle safety month have been postponed or cancelled. Officials warn that because of the pandemic and the increase in riders, safety precautions and safe driving habits are more important than ever. With fewer cars on the road there may be some who are lulled into a false sense of security. Commissioner Stanley shared statistics that over just the last 5 years almost 800 cyclists have been killed and over 55,000 riders injured on California roadways.
Motor vehicle drivers are reminded to give bicyclists extra room when passing – at least three feet is required by law. When turning right, drivers should look over their right shoulder to scan for bicyclists, especially when crossing into a designated bike lane. Before opening a car door, drivers should always look for passing bicyclists, especially when next to a bike lane. If you or a loved one has been injured in a bicycling accident please contact our office, We have helped many riders with their injury claim and we would be honored to assist you as well.
We represent people who are injured because of the careless and reckless acts of others. At the end of the day your case can only be settled one time and you need to know all of the facts beforehand. The reason that insurance companies have paid our clients in excess of $140,000,000.00 is that we get the facts and are not intimidated at the prospect of going to trial when insurance companies fail to offer full compensation. We help with serious injuries that require serious representation. We are the Law Offices of Guenard & Bozarth, LLP. Our attorneys have more than 60 years of experience specializing in only representing injured people.. Call GB Legal 24/7/365 at 888-809-1075 or visit www.gblegal.com We would be honored to represent you!
Bike to Work Week 2020 will take place September 21-27, 2020. Bike to Work Day is Tuesday, September 22!
