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Under New Law, California Cyclists to Get Three-Foot Buffer

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Dudek Law Firm

On September 23, California’s governor signed legislation requiring drivers to stay at least three feet away when passing cyclists, according to U-T San Diego. The current law only requires that a driver keep an unspecified safe distance when passing a bicyclist. This new law requiring the three-foot buffer is set to go into effect on September 16, 2014. This new law stemmed from a proposal by Assemblyman Steven Bradford, D-Gardena, as a way to better protect bicyclists from aggressive motorists. Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa sponsored Bradford’s bill. Villaraigosa, an avid cyclist, was involved in a 2010 bicycle accident when a taxi driver abruptly pulled in front of him. Other groups that supported the bill included several cycling organizations, such as the California Association of Bicycling Organizations. The governor had vetoed two previous incarnations of this bill in 2011 and 2012, citing provisions in the bills that could both cause…
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Suffering Due to an Oceanside Bicycle Accident? Our San Diego Bike Accident Lawyer Can Help

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Dudek Law Firm

With a population of 183,095 as of the most recent census, Oceanside, California is the third largest city in San Diego County. Only San Diego and Chula Vista have larger populations than this South Coast community that together with Carlsbad and Vista forms a tri-city area. Located just south of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, with its beautiful beaches and weather, Oceanside is a prime vacation spot. Besides its beaches, other Oceanside attractions include Mission San Luis Rey, the California Surf Museum, Oceanside Pier, Buena Vista Audubon and Oceanside Harbor. Oceanside is also only a short drive from Sea World, the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. In addition to joining visitors in enjoying many of its local attractions, Oceanside’s residents also take advantage of the city’s employment opportunities with employers such as Ocean’s Eleven Casino, the City of Oceanside, Mira Costa College, the Tri-City Medical…
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Injured in a Rancho Bernardo Bicycle Accident?

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Dudek Law Firm

Rancho Bernardo is located within the city of San Diego. It is a master-planned community nestled in the city’s northern hills. The Rancho Bernardo community has easy access to Interstate 15, takes up approximately 6,511 acres and is situated just south of the San Pasqual Valley and Lake Hodges. Rancho Bernardo is an upscale community, with private parks and clubs for each neighborhood in the community. The San Diego City Council officially established Rancho Bernardo as a community in 1962. Sony US’s corporate headquarters are based in Rancho Bernardo. In addition, Hewlett-Packard, Broadcom, Nokia, BAE Systems, Eastman Kodak, Northrop Grumman and LSI Corporation all have facilities in the area. Rancho Bernardo is a popular tourist destination. Wine enthusiasts can enjoy a visit to the Bernardo Winery, which is the oldest operating winery in Southern California. The weather is consistently beautiful, as is the landscape, which, in addition to its picturesque views, offers…
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