Posted in Electric Scooter,Personal Injury on June 19, 2019
Helmet laws surrounding electric scooters have recently undergone a change in the state of California. Helmet laws are generally put in place to protect motorists from sustaining an injury, should they be involved in an accident, collision, or sustain a fall. The state previously required all riders to wear a helmet, but the recent changes now offer a much less strict approach to the previously held law. The changes are now causing controversy among California residents from both sides. Previous Helmet Law California’s previous helmet laws held that all riders – even adult riders – were required to wear a…
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Posted in Car Accidents,Walkup News on June 17, 2019
In big cities like San Francisco, transportation services are essential to travel anywhere in a timely manner. Trolleys, taxi cabs, cable cars – a multitude of options are available when deciding how to get around the city. However, ride-sharing services, Uber and Lyft, are edging out more traditional forms of transit in San Francisco’s transportation scene. Of these two highly competitive ride-sharing moguls, which is the best? Price Difference Price is the most competitive aspect of both Uber and Lyft. Both companies charge their passengers roughly $1 to initiate a ride and add $1.50 to that base fee for each…
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Posted in Car Accidents,Personal Injury on June 15, 2019
Car accidents cause confusion and stress, which can distract the drivers involved. This prevents the driver from making informed decisions at the moment. A driver who learns about the specific steps involved in the aftermath of a collision is a driver that is more likely to record key details in future accidents. Stay With Your Car If either party sustained an injury during the collision, remain at the scene. Call the police and notify them of the accident and injury. The police are liable to charge any individual who leaves the scene of an accident with hit-and-run. A hit-and-run charge…
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Posted in Bike Accidents,Personal Injury on June 13, 2019
Electric scooter laws exist to prevent accidents caused by unsafe scootering practices. California’s electric scooter laws have recently changed, taking effect this year. The most discussed change in California’s law is its helmet law. San Francisco residents have heavily debated this law, ensure that it was an acceptable change to make. What Are Bikeways & How Are They Used in San Francisco? The scooter laws in California pertain to the speed and locations in which a motorist can legally operate their electric scooter. The locations that both motorist and bicyclists utilize in travel are referred to as different classes of…
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Posted in Blog,Personal Injury on June 11, 2019
The requirements to obtain an M1 license in California are straightforward. A simple checklist stating the requirements to apply for this type of license is available on its own CA DMV webpage. The requirements listed on this page fulfill several different categories. Motor Training Individuals that are under 18 must complete a driver’s education, a driver’s training course, and have had their permit for 6 months. Driver’s education occurs in a classroom setting and gives the motorist the chance to visually and verbally learn about the rules associated with driving. Driver’s training is a behind-the-wheel experience that is mandatory after…
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Posted in Personal Injury on June 10, 2019
Confusion surrounding the status of electrical scooters as motor vehicles in San Francisco is common and leaves many gray areas in its proper use for the average person. Laws surrounding electrical scooters differ from state-to-state. The power component and classification of the scooter generally dictate the specific requirements for operating the vehicle. Motorcycles A motorcycle is a motor-powered vehicle with two wheels. This class of motor vehicle typically uses an engine that is larger than 150 cc. Because of its engine’s size and power output, a motorcyclist must possess and M1 class license to operate a motorcycle. The driver must…
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