Just saw this.... be safe, everyone..
http://blog.sfgate.com/stienstra/201...-with-a-twist/
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by SFGate
Bikes vs. cars: 3-foot rule to take effect — with a twist
California’s new “Three Feet for Safety Act” is about to take effect.
Who knows what will happen at flash point on the Bay Area’s two-laners in the foothills, so popular with road bikers, fast cars and motorcycles.
The law Gov. Jerry Brown signed a year ago requires cars to keep at least 3 feet from cyclists when passing.
...
So much time has passed since the law was signed a year ago, after five vetoes in previous years, that some drivers might have forgotten about it, especially a key component. It becomes law Sept. 16.
The version that will take effect does not allow drivers to cross a double-yellow line to pass. If they can’t abide by the new 3-foot rule, they must slow to "a safe and reasonable speed" when passing.
|