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Which Way, L.A.?

Can a New Law Make LA Drivers Bike-Friendly?

California drivers listen up: A new law went into effect yesterday, designed to make bicycle riding safer on busy streets and highways. Drivers must stay at least three feet away when they’re passing cyclists. If there’s not enough space, the driver must slow to a “reasonable and prudent speed,” and wait until things open up.

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By Warren Olney • Sep 17, 2014 • 1 min read

California drivers listen up: A new law went into effect yesterday, designed to make bicycle riding safer on busy streets and highways. Drivers must stay at least three feet away when they’re passing cyclists. If there’s not enough space, the driver must slow to a “reasonable and prudent speed,” and wait until things open up.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Benjamin Gottlieb

    Reporter, Fill-in Host

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    Joe Linton

    Streetsblog Los Angeles

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    Troy Williams

    LAPD Valley Traffic Division

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    Joshua Cohen

    Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition

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