Are There No Rules For Bicyclists In San Francisco?

If you are living in San Francisco, you know how dense the traffic can be in the city. For that reason, many people choose to ride a bicycle instead of a car. It is healthier, emits no gas and it is practical.

However, it is easy to get in an accident while riding a bicycle. Even the slightest mistake can cause you to lose balance and fall off your bicycle. If you get involved in a bicycle accident in San Francisco, feel free to contact San Francisco bicycle accident attorney and seek help in recovering the compensation for your injuries.

There are some basic rules for a bicyclist that you should be aware of if you prefer riding a bicycle over driving a car in San Francisco. Here is everything you need to know.

Best Way Around San Francisco With its mild climate, San Francisco is one of the best cities for bicyclists. The entire city is very small (only 7x7 mile), and getting around the city is fairly easy. You do not need a car to travel to and from work. Simply use your bicycle and move around freely and easily. Plus it is extremely fun.

Hundreds of Others

As you travel through the city, you will see hundreds of other bicyclists. Either that or follow the green arrows to the Wiggle, winding up to the Panhandle. To make it better, you will have a smooth ride down the hill and reach your destination in no time.

Be careful when going down the hill as you can easily lose control of your bicycle. Too much speed and you will end up in an accident. If you get hit by car or slam into someone’s property, call bicycle accident attorneys in San Francisco from Allegiance Law and seek their professional help. You will need it if you are going to seek compensation for your injuries.

Rules Of The Road

When you see a stop sign, be sure to stop. The same goes for traffic lights. Yield to pedestrians, be nice to other bicyclists, use proper signals during the night (front and rear lights are a requirement at night) and you can ride in the middle of your lane if you want to, as long as everyone can see you.

Be careful Of Thieves Sadly, as there are many bicyclists in San Francisco, there are many of those who will try and steal your bicycle. The chances are that you already know someone whose bicycle was already stolen. The best way around that is to buy a good and strong lock, a solid U-lock and a locking skewer/s for your wheels.

Always lock the frame and the wheels, or risk losing parts of your bicycle. If you forget to do it, do not be surprised if you see your well-locked wheel standing frameless on the sidewalk.

If you are riding a Caltrain, you can place your bike in the bike cart. Just avoid the rush hour.

For any questions and information concerning the rules and regulations around riding a bicycle in San Francisco, consult with attorneys form Allegiance Law, schedule a free consultation and learn everything you need to know about San Francisco bicycle rides.

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