California State Laws\Pertaining to Bicycling

I have perused the California State Vehicle code for laws and definitions pertaining to bicycling. Select the "CA VEHICLE CODE" box on the left to see a selection of the laws that I feel are pertinent to bicyclists. They are copied and reformatted there.

If you would like to refer to the Vehicle Code directly on line, go to:

State of California, Department of Motor Vehicles web site.

Official California Legislative Information web site

Select "CALIFORNIA LAW' then check "Vehicle Code" and click search.

DMV web site on bicycle safety.

Here is a URL for states outside of California.
Massbike.org URL's for State Laws Concerning Bicyclists

I will be placing courses on Safe Road Bike Riding and Bike Commuting on my site.

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Meanwhile ride safely!

About Herman Wadler

Bicycle Advocacy:

City of Campbell
     Chair, Bicycle Advisory Committee

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) -
     Chair, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)

Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition (SVBC)
     Former Board Member

League of American Bicyclist
     League Cycling Instructor #1238

Almaden Cycle Touring Club
     ACTC Academy, Dean of Instruction

Not a certified expert on bicycling, just a bicycle rider and a bicycle advocate.

This is me at the El Tour de Tucson in November 2002.
108 Miles - 8 Hours 13 minutes
Riding a Diamond Frame.