Bicyclists seek clearer 3-foot safety rule enforcement
Santa Ana and Huntington Beach police plan enhanced enforcement to educate riders and drivers about the 3-foot passing rule. Officers will issue warnings at first on busy roads like Beach Boulevard while judging distance, then tickets. Bicyclists say the law needs stronger protections and clearer lane-change requirements.
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Norm Gielda
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David Dereszynski
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Three Feet for Safety Act Shapes Orange County Debate
The 3 foot passing rule becomes law amid calls for driver education and enforcement. Bicycling advocates cite CHP data from 2012 showing 1,256 vehicle bicycle collisions in Orange County with 13 bicyclist deaths and 1,264 injuries. Officials stress safe passing and lane changes while campaigns urge drivers to share the road and cyclists to follow traffic laws.
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