Here are some online resources on the law as it relates to bicyclists:
- The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition’s bike laws page, which includes a crash checklist.
- Wikipedia’s comprehensive Bicycle Law in California page.
- The League of American Bicyclist’s page on national bicycle law.
- The California Bicycle Coalition’s page on upcoming legislation here in California that will impact bicyclists.
Learn more about bike laws at a free Urban Cycling 101 class.
Local bicycle-friendly attorneys
We keep a short list of bike-friendly lawyers, please let us know your experience with them.
This list is provided as a service to our members and has been compiled from referrals. No endorsement is made by Bike East Bay as to the qualifications of these individuals, or the services that they may provide.
Carter Zinn – The Zinn Law Firm
591 Redwood Highway, Ste. 1150
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 292-4100, option 7
Carter@zinn-law.com
“As an avid road cyclist and bike commuter, and a six-year member and Chair of my city’s bicycle and advisory commission, my law firm has advocated for injured bicyclists in the courts, and for bicycle access locally and state-wide, since our founding in 2003. We’d be proud to be your advocate, too.”
Bay Area Bicycle Law – Michael Stephenson
1904 Franklin Street, Suite 900
Oakland, CA 94612
(415) 466–8717
m.stephenson@bayareabicyclelaw.com
“Bay Area Bicycle Law is California’s premier bicycle accident firm. Our attorneys focus their practice entirely on helping victims of bicycle-related injuries and are closely familiar with the laws and policies unique to bicycle accident matters.”
Law Office of Daniel H. Rose
One Sansome Street, Suite 3500
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 946-8900 danrose@danroselaw.com
“If you’ve been injured on your bicycle, you can find helpful Bicycle Frequently Asked Questions here. Also, visit our Bicycle Testimonials page for more information about how we’ve helped other cyclists: Dan understands the nuances of the law regarding bicycles, as well as how they play out in court.”
Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger
650 California St, 26th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 981-7210
Paceline Law – Kyle Smith
3445 Golden Gate Way
Lafayette, CA 94549
(510) 735-6804
kyle@pacelinelaw.com
“Kyle Smith of Paceline Law lives, rides, and practices law in the East Bay. As a lawyer for bike people he represents cyclists injured by collisions, dangerous road conditions, and defective products.”
Rahman Law PC – Shaana Rahman
100 Bush Street, Suite 1580
San Francisco, CA 94104 (415) 956-9245 shaana@rahmanlawsf.com