What Are My Rights As A Cyclist In San Francisco?

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What Are My Rights As A Cyclist In San Francisco?
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• San Francisco is known for having a large number
  of cyclists. Every year, the state officials try
  and increase the awareness and importance of
  riding a bicycle. However, accidents still occur
  from time to time. When they do, someone (usually
  the cyclist) gets hurt.
• As a cyclist in San Francisco, you should know
  your rights and how to protect your rights in
  case of an accident. Here is everything that you
  should know about cycling safely around San
  Francisco.

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Pedestrians Have the Right of Way
Whether you are in the crosswalk or not,
pedestrians almost always have the right of way.
If you see a pedestrian approaching the
crosswalk, yield. Let them pass, and then safely
continue your journey.
The safest thing to do is stay behind the
crosswalk and clear way for pedestrians.
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• If you get involved in a bicycle accident, be
  sure to get in touch with San Francisco bicycle
  accident attorneys and seek their legal
  expertise. They will help you understand the
  situation you are in and support your legal claim
  if you are eligible and want to file one against
  the party responsible for causing the accident.

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• The Same Rules Apply For You

According to California laws and regulations,
bicycles are sharing the roads with other
vehicles, therefore the same rules apply for
bicyclists. This means that you have to drive in
the right lane and not on the sidewalk and that
you have to signal others before switching lanes.
Also, you have to pay attention to the traffic
lights and stop and obey the red lights. In
addition, you need to stay on the street as long
as possible, and only get on the sidewalk if you
are getting off your bicycle. It is illegal to
ride on the sidewalk if you are over the age of
13.
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• Be sure to ride in the same direction as the
  traffic, and if you happen to find yourself on
  the wrong side of the road, get off your bicycle
  and walk your bike on the sidewalk until you
  reach the other side.

• If you are next to a parked car or riding in a
  narrow lane, take the lane and ride outside of
  the door zone to avoid getting injured by the
  potentially reckless car driver.

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• You are required to have a light up in the night,
  and to have at least one ear clear so that you
  can hear everything around you clearly. If you
  wanted to use your headphones, you are only
  allowed to use one ear to listen to music and you
  must keep one ear free of headphones at all
  times.
• In case you end up injured by a reckless driver,
  be sure to speak with an attorney in San
  Francisco. They will help evaluate your case and
  protect your best interests in the process. You
  have the right to file a claim against the
  reckless driver whose actions caused your
  injuries. Be sure to give a call them as soon as
  you are able to.

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