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Brown vetoes 3 foot passing law

California Governor Jerry Brown vetoed SB 910, the legislation which would mandate a minimum three foot distance for motorists passing cyclists when the speed is greater than 15 MPH. In his veto message, Brown writes, “Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol have raised legitimate concerns about other provisions such as the 15 MPH requirement. On read more »

Brown vetoes cyclist cellphone ban

California Governor Jerry Brown vetoed SB 28, Joe Simitian’s legislation that would restrict cyclists from using mobile communications devices while raising the fine for drivers doing the same.

California legislative update

Mid August 2011 update of what’s going on in the California legislature of issues that might be of interest to cyclists.