Are there special laws for bicyclists in California? Chris Kreeger, a cyclist himself, points to the two rules that matter most. A bicycle has the same rights and responsibilities as a car, truck or motorcycle, and passing drivers must give riders three feet.
Two California Laws Every Cyclist Should Know
You know, as a cyclist, I know a lot about this topic. There are two very important laws that apply to cyclists. The first is is that a bicycle has the same rights and responsibilities as a car, as a truck, or as a motorcycle. The other important law is that motorists must give a cyclist three feet when they go by, so they don’t hit the cyclist or force the cyclist off the road. Those are the two most important rules that apply to cyclists in California.