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A new state law in California that requires drivers to remain at least three feet away from cyclists took effect on September 16, 2014.
Drivers who do not obey the new law can face between a $35- $220 fine, according to a LA Times news article.
If traffic becomes congested and a driver needs to switch lanes, they must wait to pass the cyclist until they are safe. They are also required to slow down to a “reasonable and prudent” speed.
The National Conference of State Legislators reports that as of June 2014, 24 states had a three-foot safe passing law. Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Virginia, Utah, West Virginia, Wisconsin all have three foot passing laws and Pennsylvania has a four foot passing law.
Read more about California’s safe passing law in this LA Times news article and learn more about statewide safe passing policies here.
By The Numbers
33
percent
of Latinos live within walking distance (<1 mile) of a park
