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Safety Toolbox: Common Violations for Bicyclist-Involved Collisions

Common bicyclist-at-fault violations

Bicycle Wrong-Way Riding	21650.1 Bicycle Operated on Roadway or Highway Shoulder 21650. Right Side of Roadway 21657. Designated Traffic Direction
Improper Turn or Unsafe Passing	21202.A Operation on Roadway 21208. Permitted Movements from Bicycle Lanes 21804.A Entry Onto Highway 22100.A Turning Upon A Highway 22100.B Turning Upon A Highway 22107. Turning Movements and Required Signals
Riding Bicycle Under Influence of Alcohol	21200.5 Riding Bicycle Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs 21200.A Laws Applicable to Bicycle Use: Peace Officer Exemption
Stop Sign Violation	21802.A Stop Signs: Intersections 22450. Stop Requirements 22450.A Stop Requirements
Speeding	22350. Basic Speed Law

Common motorist-at-fault violations (involving bicyclists)

Auto Violation of Bicyclist ROW	21209.A Motor Vehicles and Motorized Bicycles in Bicycle Lanes
Auto Violation of Signals	21451.A Circular Green or Green Arrow 21451.B Circular Green or Green Arrow 21453.A Circular Red or Red Arrow 21453.B Circular Red or Red Arrow 21462. Obedience to Traffic Control Signals
Driving Under the Influence	23152.A Driving Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs
Stop Sign Violation	21802.A Stop Signs: Intersections 22450. Stop Requirements 22450.A Stop Requirements
Dooring	22517. Opening and Closing Doors
Unsafe Passing	21658.A Laned Roadways 21750. Overtake and Pass to Left 21751. Passing Without Sufficient Clearance 21755. Passing on Right Safely 22107. Turning Movements and Required Signals
Improper Turn	21801.A Left or U-Turn 21804.A Entry Onto Highway 22100.A Turning Upon A Highway 22100.B Turning Upon A Highway 22107. Turning Movements and Required Signals
Speeding	22350. Basic Speed Law
Unsafe Starting or Backing	22106. Starting Parked Vehicles or Backing