(bicyclists) Share the Road

http://www.vcbike.org/bikelaw/bikelaw.htm

A. Roads Without Bike Lanes

Two distinct rules govern bicyclists' roadway position. The first
is that all traffic on the highway, including bicycles, must
drive on the right half of the roadway[37]; the second is
that slower traffic, including bicycles, must keep farther
to the right.


http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/hdbk/pgs55thru57.htm

 

Planned sheriff's crackdown. Spotted this on ba.bicycles.

http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/local/15296774.htm

Posted on Thu, Aug. 17, 2006

Sheriff plans crack down on bicyclists breaking road rules
By Leslie Griffy
Mercury News

Bicyclists breaking the rules on some of the South Bay's most popular
cycling roads should be on guard for Santa Clara County Sheriff's
deputies.

The Sheriff's department plans to step up enforcement of road rules for
cyclists Aug. 19 through Sept. 4.

Cyclists caught riding in a pack, not stopping at stop signs or red
lights
and failing to ride on the right side of the road could be ticketed.

Deputies will focus their efforts around Saratoga, Cupertino, Los Altos
Hills, Highway 9 and Summit Road.

Deputies decided to step up enforcement after noticing an increase in
the number of accidents involving cyclists and cars.

Under state law, bicyclists must follow the same rules as cars. That
means
don't ride on the sidewalk, stay on the right-hand side of the road and
signal before turning. If with a group, cyclists must ride single-file.

Bicyclists who have been drinking can be cited for driving under the
influence.