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Susana Barrios
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Sent:Thursday, September
To:Craig Durfey; Public Records Request; 'PIO Department'; Teresa Pomeroy;
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I thought you would be interested in this story I found on MSN: Kids arrested, schools closed amid wave
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Susana Barrios
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antidote?
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Children are stuck inside, glued to screens. Are 'forest schools' the antidote?
https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-09-09/children-are-glued-to-screens-and-stuck-
inside-can-forest-schools-offer-an-antidote
Proponents of 'forest schools' say children immersed in nature are happier and healthier — and may be
poised to become the next generation of climate warriors.
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Susana Barrios
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aggression in adolescents
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Susana Barrios
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to social media
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Florida sheriff fed up with school shooting hoaxes posts boy's mugshot to social media
https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2024-09-17/florida-sheriff-fed-up-with-school-shooting-
hoaxes-posts-boys-mugshot-on-social-media
Law enforcement officials in Florida and across the country have seen a wave of school shooting hoaxes
recently.
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Susana Barrios
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to social media
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hoaxes-posts-boys-mugshot-on-social-media
Law enforcement officials in Florida and across the country have seen a wave of school shooting hoaxes
recently.
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Susana Barrios
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investigating
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student-brings-loaded-gun-to-school-sheriff-s-office-investigating/ar-AA1qIuUd?ocid=socialshare
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201520160AB902_Senate Floor Analyses (1).pdf; 201520160AB902_Assembly Floor
Analysis.pdf; 201520160AB902_Assembly Floor Analysis.pdf; AB-902 Traffic violation
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09-18-2024
(P.R.D.D.C.)
PARENTS FOR THE RIGHTS OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN
CRAIG A. DURFEY FOUNDER OF P.R.D.D.C.
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... Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California.
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new website socialemotionalpaws.org
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Sacramento, CA 94249-0070
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Sacramento, CA 95814
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Phone: (916) 651-4105
To whom it may concern.
Dear Barns OC Sheriff Coroner
Recent reports from the Voice Of OC with San Clemente Tightens E-Bike Regulations
with Orange County Supervisors Crack Down on E-Bikes Orange County residents will
soon see new e-bike restrictions on county trails and roads amidst mounting complaints
over people misusing the bikes. Councilmember Steve Knoblock specifically asked to get
parents more involved to try and encourage kids to ride safely.
“The goal of the ordinance is to have calm and peaceful conduct on the streets,”
Knoblock said. “The parents, knowing that they’re responsible, might give them more
impetus to talk to their kids and make sure they’re conducting themselves properly.”
https://voiceofoc.org/2024/09/san-clemente-tightens-e-bike-regulations/
Orange County Grand Jury Blasts Uncoordinated Regulation of E-Bikes Cities in Orange
County have been creating new regulations for e-bikes for years, but a county grand jury
investigation found that push for more rules has led to 34 different sets of rules across
the county’s 34 cities. https://voiceofoc.org/2024/06/orange-county-grand-jury-blasts-
uncoordinated-regulation-of-e-bikes/
Orange County Supervisors Crack Down on E-Bikes Orange County residents will soon
see new e-bike restrictions on county trails and roads amidst mounting complaints over
people misusing the bikes. It comes as local leaders have wrestled for years over how to
handle the growing popularity of e-bikes, with many local police departments unsure how
to handle one of the most popular non-automobile transit options in South Orange County
that residents say is regularly abused. . https://voiceofoc.org/2024/06/orange-county-
supervisors-crack-down-on-e-bikes/
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These recent efforts yet to address the Active Transportation Six Es evaluation,
education, encouragement, engineering, engagement, and equity. The growing interest
with E-Bikes Orange County residents as the cost will continue to reach many who can
afford to operate yet where is the education awareness though OCTA has noted
concerns much more needs to be down on a larger scale, the cost to be cited can be
reported as from $ 200.00 to $ 400.00 https://www.sgvtribune.com/2017/11/05/bicyclists-with-
traffic-tickets-can-now-get-their-fines-waived-at-socals-first-bicycle-traffic-safety-school-in-el-
monte/.
Safe Routes to School is a movement that aims to make it safer and easier for students
to walk and bike to school. The first federally funded Safe Routes to School program
was The most successful Safe Routes to School programs incorporate the Six E’s:
evaluation, education, encouragement, engineering, engagement, and equity. Created
in 2005, and has since undergone several legislative and policy transformations. What
is Safe Routes to School? | Safe Routes Partnership and OC Safe Routes to School
Program - Orange County Transportation Authority (octa.net),
Safe Routes to School in Palo Alto https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjpbJMjIpG8 and
Looking Toward the Future with Palo Alto Safe Routes to School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPmMsCgF5xA
AB 902, Bloom. Traffic violations: diversion programs. Existing law specifies the
penalties for a violation of the Vehicle Code or an ordinance or resolution adopted under
the Vehicle Code, including the imposition of fines, fees, and forfeitures, and
imprisonment, as specified. Existing law also specifies procedures related to the
imposition of those penalties and the disposition of fees, fines, and forfeitures.
Existing law provides that a local authority may not allow a person who has committed a
traffic violation under the Vehicle Code to participate in a driver awareness or education
program as an alternative to the imposition of those penalties and procedures, unless the
program is a diversion program for a minor who commits an infraction not involving a
motor vehicle and for which no fee is charged.
This bill would instead allow any person of any age who commits an infraction not
involving a motor vehicle to participate in a diversion program that is sanctioned by local
law enforcement. The bill would eliminate the requirement that such a program charge
no fee. The bill would make other technical, non substantive changes.
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201520160AB902
Bicyclists with traffic tickets can now get their fines waived at Southern California’s first
bicycle traffic safety school in El Monte. Bicycle citations are treated the same as driving
tickets by the courts. The fines are the same. For example, a stop sign violation can cost
$200 and running a red-light costs as much as $400. If you don’t pay them, the
consequences could lead to garnishing wages or jail time.
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But while Southern California drivers can get their citations expunged and the fines
dropped if they complete traffic school, until this past March, there was no such option for
people ticketed on bicycles or other non-motorized vehicles. Without exception, they paid
the full cost, both fines and court fees, which can amount to several hundred dollars.
https://www.sgvtribune.com/2017/11/05/bicyclists-with-traffic-tickets-can-now-get-their-
fines-waived-at-socals-first-bicycle-traffic-safety-school-in-el-monte/
The 34 cities study with variation addressing E-bikes in Orange County CA like San
Clemente’s new e-bike regulations will also make parents equally liable if their child
violates the city code. If a minor is cited, their parents will be equally liable and
responsible for any fees or fines is flawed approach to not offer AB 902, Bloom. Traffic
violations: diversion programs. With AB 1755, Steinorth. Bicycle operation.
Existing law regulates the operation of bicycles and pedicabs. Existing law defines a
Class I bikeway as a bike path or shared use path that provides a completely separated
right-of-way designated for the exclusive use of bicycles and pedestrians.
Increasing awareness from various social media and with OCTA bus advertisement to
enhance current conditions.
To address assist mental wellness promoting in schools’ active transportation from
Strider bike education with no pedals they learn to develop balance learn the rules at an
early age.
To encourage Safe Route To school the benefits are many Safe Routes to School is
a movement that aims to make it safer and easier for students to walk and bike to
school. The first federally funded Safe Routes to School program was The most
successful Safe Routes to School programs incorporate the Six E’s: evaluation,
education, encouragement, engineering, engagement, and equity. Created in 2005 and
has since undergone several legislative and policy transformations. What is Safe Routes
to School? | Safe Routes Partnership and OC Safe Routes to School Program - Orange
County Transportation Authority (octa.net)
Now playing
Safe Routes to School in Palo Alto
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjpbJMjIpG8
Looking Toward the Future with Palo Alto Safe Routes to School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPmMsCgF5xA
Helping Veterans Get Bicycles Since 2011
In 2010, Gwen Strain and Rose Home began visiting veterans at the VA Presidio in San
Francisco. There, they realized that many veterans were struggling financially and could
not get around without walking or taking public transportation.
Giving Back to Those Who Protected Our Nation
5
National Bikes for Veterans in Las Vegas, Nevada, is a nonprofit organization that
provides veterans with new and refurbished bicycles donated by the community. We are
hoping that through these bikes, these veterans will be able to conveniently travel
around town and improve their health.
In 2010, Gwen Strain and Rose Home began visiting veterans at the VA Presidio in San
Francisco. There, they realized that many veterans were struggling financially and could
not get around without walking or taking public transportation.
https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/helping-veterans-get-bicycles-since-2011
Project Bike Tech helps schools and communities establish classroom
Project Bike Tech helps schools and communities establish classrooms and then
provides support to help each program thrive.
PBT’s Bike Tech in School takes it from there, using bicycles and bicycle mechanics to
teach students everything from geometry to city planning while helping students look at
bikes as a sustainable source of transportation, a road to healthy living and a means for
connecting with the outdoors.
https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/project-bike-tech-helps-schools-and-
communities-establish-classro
Helping Veterans Get Bicycles Since 2011
In 2010, Gwen Strain and Rose Home began visiting veterans at the VA Presidio in San
Francisco. There, they realized that many veterans were struggling financially and could
not get around without walking or taking public transportation.
Giving Back to Those Who Protected Our Nation
National Bikes for Veterans in Las Vegas, Nevada, is a nonprofit organization that
provides veterans with new and refurbished bicycles donated by the community. We are
hoping that through these bikes, these veterans will be able to conveniently travel
around town and improve their health.
In 2010, Gwen Strain and Rose Home began visiting veterans at the VA Presidio in San
Francisco. There, they realized that many veterans were struggling financially and could
not get around without walking or taking public transportation.
https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/helping-veterans-get-bicycles-since-2011
The NASCAR Foundation, All Kids Bike announce partnership to bene
The NASCAR Foundation and All Kids Bike discussed Friday at the Los Angeles Memorial
Coliseum the organizations’ partnership valued at a quarter of a million dollars that will
benefit 50 schools the Los Angeles Unified School District by bringing Kindergarten PE
Learn-To-Ride programs.
The programs will be used to help promote cycling, foster overall health and give the
children in these programs the chance to “experience the joy of two wheels.” All 50
schools will receive a fleet of 24 Strider Balance Bikes, pedal-conversion kits, helmets, a
teacher instruction bike and an eight-lesson curriculum, created for children to learn to
ride bikes.
6
All Kids Bike is a national movement led by the Strider Education Foundation with a
mission to teach every child in America how to ride a bike in kindergarten PE class. Their
Kindergarten PE Program aims to develop spatial awareness, promote confidence, along
with mobility, safety and environmental awareness in young children through learning
the skills to ride a bike. All Kids Bike has already touched the lives of students in more
than 450 different schools across the United States. Through its collaboration with The
NASCAR Foundation, the program will now have the opportunity to touch 60,000 young
lives, all located in the LA Unified School District.
https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/the-nascar-foundation-all-kids-bike-announce-
partnership-to-bene
https://www.striderbikes.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw0aS3BhA3EiwAKaD2ZS5eWt6ZxcZ
LzW4gQgnzLXs71RGRKpDaU14pWGjNWaJr1HJA5IRlhxoCT5EQAvD_BwE
San Clemente Tightens E-Bike Regulations
San Clemente city officials are upping their electric bicycle regulations as cities across
Orange County grapple with how to best handle the growing population of e-bike riders.
San Clemente’s new e-bike regulations will also make parents equally liable if their child
violates the city code. If a minor is cited, their parents will be equally liable and
responsible for any fees or fines.
Councilmember Steve Knoblock specifically asked to get parents more involved to try
and encourage kids to ride safely.
“The goal of the ordinance is to have calm and peaceful conduct on the streets,”
Knoblock said. “The parents, knowing that they’re responsible, might give them more
impetus to talk to their kids and make sure they’re conducting themselves properly.”
The ordinance passed unanimously and will need to return to the council for a second
vote before it can go into effect.
https://voiceofoc.org/2024/09/san-clemente-tightens-e-bike-regulations/
Orange County Grand Jury Blasts Uncoordinated Regulation of E-Bikes
Cities in Orange County have been creating new regulations for e-bikes for years, but a
county grand jury investigation found that push for more rules has led to 34 different sets
of rules across the county’s 34 cities. https://voiceofoc.org/2024/06/orange-county-grand-
jury-blasts-uncoordinated-regulation-of-e-bikes/
Orange County Supervisors Crack Down on E-Bikes
Orange County residents will soon see new e-bike restrictions on county trails and roads
amidst mounting complaints over people misusing the bikes.
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It comes as local leaders have wrestled for years over how to handle the growing
popularity of e-bikes, with many local police departments unsure how to handle one of
the most popular non-automobile transit options in South Orange County that residents
say is regularly abused.
E-bike accidents are up 500% since 2020, according to OC Supervisor Katrina Foley, one
of the proponents behind the new e-bike rules that set speed limits and can make
“unsafe operation” illegal.
“In the past few years we’ve had a rapid increase in the number and variety of e-bikes on
our roads,” Foley said during Tuesday’s OC Board of Supervisors meeting.,
She also noted e-bikes pose a “major health and safety risk” without proper oversight.
Foley and her colleagues unanimously approved the new rules without discussion on
Tuesday morning.
The district Foley represents includes Ladera Ranch, which county staff noted has been
a hub for increased e-bike activity over the past four years and where many of the
complaints about e-bikes have come from. https://voiceofoc.org/2024/06/orange-county-
supervisors-crack-down-on-e-bikes/
Bicyclists with traffic tickets can now get their fines waived at Southern California’s first
bicycle traffic safety school in El Monte.
Maria Valenzuela rode her beat-up stingray bike down the empty sidewalk along Valley
Boulevard in downtown El Monte on Tuesday. She crossed the street at the light and
continued on the other sidewalk into the shopping center, eventually parking her bike in
front of the 99 Cents Only Store.
When asked if she knew that riding a bicycle on the sidewalk is illegal in the city of El
Monte, she said no.
“Where do I ride?” she asked with a shrug.
Fines same as for driving
Although Valenzuela did not get a ticket that day, many others have received tickets for
sidewalk riding, as well as running stop signs, not stopping at red lights, having poor
brakes and other infractions — even speeding.
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Bicycle citations are treated the same as driving tickets by the courts. The fines are the
same. For example, a stop sign violation can cost $200 and running a red light costs as
much as $400. If you don’t pay them, the consequences could lead to garnishing wages or
jail time.
But while Southern California drivers can get their citations expunged and the fines
dropped if they complete traffic school, until this past March, there was no such option for
people ticketed on bicycles or other non-motorized vehicles. Without exception, they paid
the full cost, both fines and court fees, which can amount to several hundred
dollars.https://www.sgvtribune.com/2017/11/05/bicyclists-with-traffic-tickets-can-now-get-
their-fines-waived-at-socals-first-bicycle-traffic-safety-school-in-el-monte/
AB 1755, Steinorth. Bicycle operation.
Existing law regulates the operation of bicycles and pedicabs. Existing law defines a
Class I bikeway as a bike path or shared use path that provides a completely separated
right-of-way designated for the exclusive use of bicycles and pedestrians. Under existing
law, a person riding a bicycle or operating a pedicab on a highway has all the rights
prescribed in, and is subject to the requirements in, the Vehicle Code that are applicable
to the driver of a vehicle.
This bill would subject a person riding a bicycle on a Class I bikeway to those rights and
requirements of the Vehicle Code that apply if that person is involved in an accident
resulting in injury or death of a person other than himself or herself, as specified.
Because a violation of those provisions of the Vehicle Code by that person would be a
crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
This bill would subject a person riding a bicycle on a Class I bikeway to those rights and
requirements of the Vehicle Code that apply if that person is involved in an accident
resulting in injury or death of a person other than himself or herself, as specified.
Because a violation of those provisions of the Vehicle Code by that person would be a
crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201720180AB1755
Helping Veterans Get Bicycles Since 2011
In 2010, Gwen Strain and Rose Home began visiting veterans at the VA Presidio in San
Francisco. There, they realized that many veterans were struggling financially and could
not get around without walking or taking public transportation.
Giving Back to Those Who Protected Our Nation
National Bikes for Veterans in Las Vegas, Nevada, is a nonprofit organization that
provides veterans with new and refurbished bicycles donated by the community. We are
hoping that through these bikes, these veterans will be able to conveniently travel
around town and improve their health.
In 2010, Gwen Strain and Rose Home began visiting veterans at the VA Presidio in San
Francisco. There, they realized that many veterans were struggling financially and could
not get around without walking or taking public transportation.
9
https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/helping-veterans-get-bicycles-since-2011
Project Bike Tech helps schools and communities establish classroom
Project Bike Tech helps schools and communities establish classrooms and then
provides support to help each program thrive.
PBT’s Bike Tech in School takes it from there, using bicycles and bicycle mechanics to
teach students everything from geometry to city planning while helping students look at
bikes as a sustainable source of transportation, a road to healthy living and a means for
connecting with the outdoors.
https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/project-bike-tech-helps-schools-and-
communities-establish-classro
The NASCAR Foundation, All Kids Bike announce partnership to bene
The NASCAR Foundation and All Kids Bike discussed Friday at the Los Angeles Memorial
Coliseum the organizations’ partnership valued at a quarter of a million dollars that will
benefit 50 schools the Los Angeles Unified School District by bringing Kindergarten PE
Learn-To-Ride programs.
The programs will be used to help promote cycling, foster overall health and give the
children in these programs the chance to “experience the joy of two wheels.” All 50
schools will receive a fleet of 24 Strider Balance Bikes, pedal-conversion kits, helmets, a
teacher instruction bike and an eight-lesson curriculum, created for children to learn to
ride bikes.
Nearly 1,000 cyclists taking part in Ride 2 Recovery in Las Vegas
Nearly 1,000 cyclists taking part in Ride 2 Recovery in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (KSNV News3LV) — Nearly 1,000 cyclists are taking part today in Ride 2
Recovery.
The ride is designed to benefit veterans and first responders suffering from injuries in the
line of duty and PTSD.
https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/nearly-1000-cyclists-taking-part-in-ride-2-
recovery-in-las-vegas
All Kids Bike is a national movement led by the Strider Education Foundation with a
mission to teach every child in America how to ride a bike in kindergarten PE class. Their
Kindergarten PE Program aims to develop spatial awareness, promote confidence, along
with mobility, safety and environmental awareness in young children through learning
the skills to ride a bike. All Kids Bike has already touched the lives of students in more
than 450 different schools across the United States. Through its collaboration with The
NASCAR Foundation, the program will now have the opportunity to touch 60,000 young
lives, all located in the LA Unified School District.
https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/the-nascar-foundation-all-kids-bike-announce-
partnership-to-bene
https://www.striderbikes.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw0aS3BhA3EiwAKaD2ZS5eWt6ZxcZ
LzW4gQgnzLXs71RGRKpDaU14pWGjNWaJr1HJA5IRlhxoCT5EQAvD_BwE
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Los Angeles, CA, Nov. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- All Kids Bike, a nationwide
movement of the Strider Education Foundation, delivered two new cycling education
programs to Los Angeles kindergarten PE classes at Marvin Elementary School and
th
6 Avenue Elementary School last Friday. Part of the Los Angeles Unified School
District (LAUSD), these two schools are helping pilot the novel program that is
expanding across the country with the mission of teaching every kid how to ride a bike
in public school.
“When we give our students opportunities like today, we’re giving our scholars a
chance to feel the wind in their hair, to build confidence and independence to go new
places and do great things. We’re writing a new future for young people, and we would
love to see all of our elementary schools have this program,” said Alison Yoshimoto-
Towery, Chief Academic Officer
for LA Unified School District who was onsite for the bike assembly and delivery.
The two new LAUSD school programs were funded through a Flying Piston Benefit
fundraiser in 2019 and will give every kindergarten student at these schools over the
next five years the opportunity to learn to ride a bike in PE class.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for our young scholars to experience the joy of cycling.
The confidence gained from learning how to balance and ride a bike will provide an
invaluable lesson around self-efficacy. By mastering the skill of riding, students can
realize they have the power to face and overcome any challenge,” says William
Celestine, LAUSD Director of Wellness Programs. “The All Kids Bike program will enable
our students to participate in an extraordinary fun activity, that promotes exercise
which will increase students heart rate and help https://www.globenewswire.com/news-
release/2021/11/01/2324631/0/en/LAUSD-Pilots-All-Kids-Bike-Program-in-Los-Angeles-
Kindergarten-PE-Classes.html
As in the past efforts to advocate Safe Route to Schools having started three cities
with OCTA program to diminish injuries, fatalities still today silos still are in place we
need to galvanize reduce the barriers a willing to adapt policy to betterment of all will
as a community to achieve attainable goals.
Thank You
Craig Durfey
Founder of P.R.D.D.C.
Below outline from above as a reference .
AB-902 Traffic violations: diversion programs.(2015-2016)
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Assembly Bill No. 902
CHAPTER 306
An act to amend Section 42005.3 of the Vehicle Code, relating to traffic violations.
\[ Approved by Governor September 21, 2015. Filed with Secretary of State September
21, 2015. \]
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 902, Bloom. Traffic violations: diversion programs.
Existing law specifies the penalties for a violation of the Vehicle Code or an ordinance or
resolution adopted under the Vehicle Code, including the imposition of fines, fees, and
forfeitures, and imprisonment, as specified. Existing law also specifies procedures
related to the imposition of those penalties and the disposition of fees, fines, and
forfeitures.
Existing law provides that a local authority may not allow a person who has committed a
traffic violation under the Vehicle Code to participate in a driver awareness or education
program as an alternative to the imposition of those penalties and procedures, unless the
program is a diversion program for a minor who commits an infraction not involving a
motor vehicle and for which no fee is charged.
This bill would instead allow any person of any age who commits an infraction not
involving a motor vehicle to participate in a diversion program that is sanctioned by local
law enforcement. The bill would eliminate the requirement that such a program charge
no fee. The bill would make other technical, nonsubstantive changes.
Digest Key
Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO
Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 42005.3 of the Vehicle Code is amended to read:
42005.3. (a) A local authority shall not allow a person who is alleged to have committed a
traffic offense in violation of this code, or an ordinance or resolution adopted under this
code, to participate in a driver awareness or education program or in any other diversion
program as an alternative to the procedure required to be followed under this code for
alleged violations of this code.
(b) This section does not apply to a diversion program sanctioned by local law
enforcement for a person who committed an infraction not involving a motor vehicle.
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https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201520160AB902
Assembly Bill No. 1755
CHAPTER 139
An act to amend Section 21200 of the Vehicle Code, relating to bikeways.
\[ Approved by Governor July 20, 2018. Filed with Secretary of State July 20, 2018. \]
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 1755, Steinorth. Bicycle operation.
Existing law regulates the operation of bicycles and pedicabs. Existing law defines a
Class I bikeway as a bike path or shared use path that provides a completely separated
right-of-way designated for the exclusive use of bicycles and pedestrians. Under existing
law, a person riding a bicycle or operating a pedicab on a highway has all the rights
prescribed in, and is subject to the requirements in, the Vehicle Code that are applicable
to the driver of a vehicle.
This bill would subject a person riding a bicycle on a Class I bikeway to those rights and
requirements of the Vehicle Code that apply if that person is involved in an accident
resulting in injury or death of a person other than himself or herself, as specified.
Because a violation of those provisions of the Vehicle Code by that person would be a
crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school
districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish
procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified
reason.
Digest Key
Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES
Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 21200 of the Vehicle Code is amended to read:
21200. (a) (1) A person riding a bicycle or operating a pedicab upon a highway has all the
rights and is subject to all the provisions applicable to the driver of a vehicle by this
division, including, but not limited to, provisions concerning driving under the influence
of alcoholic beverages or drugs, and by Division 10 (commencing with Section 20000),
Section 27400, Division 16.7 (commencing with Section 39000), Division 17 (commencing
with Section 40000.1), and Division 18 (commencing with Section 42000), except those
provisions which by their very nature can have no application.
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(2) A person operating a bicycle on a Class I bikeway, as defined in subdivision (a) of
Section 890.4 of the Streets and Highways Code, has all the rights and is subject to all
the provisions applicable to the driver of a vehicle pursuant to Section 20001, except
those provisions which by their very nature can have no application.
(b) (1) A peace officer, as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title
3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code, operating a bicycle during the course of his or her duties is
exempt from the requirements of subdivision (a), except as those requirements relate to
driving under the influence of alcoholic beverages or drugs, if the bicycle is being
operated under any of the following circumstances:
(A) In response to an emergency call.
(B) While engaged in rescue operations.
(C) In the immediate pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law.
(2) This subdivision does not relieve a peace officer from the duty to operate a bicycle
with due regard for the safety of all persons using the highway.
SEC. 2. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIII B of
the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency
or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction,
eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within
the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a
crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIII B of the California Constitution.
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provides veterans with new and refurbished bicycles donated by the community. We are
hoping that through these bikes, these veterans will be able to conveniently travel
around town and improve their health.
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Francisco. There, they realized that many veterans were struggling financially and could
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bikes as a sustainable source of transportation, a road to healthy living and a means for
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Coliseum the organizations’ partnership valued at a quarter of a million dollars that will
benefit 50 schools the Los Angeles Unified School District by bringing Kindergarten PE
Learn-To-Ride programs.
The programs will be used to help promote cycling, foster overall health and give the
children in these programs the chance to “experience the joy of two wheels.” All 50
schools will receive a fleet of 24 Strider Balance Bikes, pedal-conversion kits, helmets, a
teacher instruction bike and an eight-lesson curriculum, created for children to learn to
ride bikes.
All Kids Bike is a national movement led by the Strider Education Foundation with a
mission to teach every child in America how to ride a bike in kindergarten PE class. Their
Kindergarten PE Program aims to develop spatial awareness, promote confidence, along
with mobility, safety and environmental awareness in young children through learning
the skills to ride a bike. All Kids Bike has already touched the lives of students in more
than 450 different schools across the United States. Through its collaboration with The
NASCAR Foundation, the program will now have the opportunity to touch 60,000 young
lives, all located in the LA Unified School District.
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Los Angeles, CA, Nov. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- All Kids Bike, a nationwide
movement of the Strider Education Foundation, delivered two new cycling education
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programs to Los Angeles kindergarten PE classes at Marvin Elementary School and
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6 Avenue Elementary School last Friday. Part of the Los Angeles Unified School
District (LAUSD), these two schools are helping pilot the novel program that is
expanding across the country with the mission of teaching every kid how to ride a bike
in public school.
“When we give our students opportunities like today, we’re giving our scholars a
chance to feel the wind in their hair, to build confidence and independence to go new
places and do great things. We’re writing a new future for young people, and we would
love to see all of our elementary schools have this program,” said Alison Yoshimoto-
Towery, Chief Academic Officer
for LA Unified School District who was onsite for the bike assembly and delivery.
The two new LAUSD school programs were funded through a Flying Piston Benefit
fundraiser in 2019 and will give every kindergarten student at these schools over the
next five years the opportunity to learn to ride a bike in PE class.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for our young scholars to experience the joy of cycling.
The confidence gained from learning how to balance and ride a bike will provide an
invaluable lesson around self-efficacy. By mastering the skill of riding, students can
realize they have the power to face and overcome any challenge,” says William
Celestine, LAUSD Director of Wellness Programs. “The All Kids Bike program will enable
our students to participate in an extraordinary fun activity, that promotes exercise
which will increase students heart rate and help https://www.globenewswire.com/news-
release/2021/11/01/2324631/0/en/LAUSD-Pilots-All-Kids-Bike-Program-in-Los-Angeles-
Kindergarten-PE-Classes.html
Safe Routes to School (SRTS) is a public health initiative that aims to make it safer for
children to walk, bike, or roll to school. The program's goals include:
Increasing the number of children who walk, bike, or roll to school
Improving safety for children who walk, bike, or roll to school
Addressing public health issues for children and families
Improving academic performance
Reducing vehicle emissions and improving air quality
Increasing neighborhood and social cohesion
Easing traffic congestion
Improving community quality of life
SRTS programs are community-based and involve many different groups, including
community members, school communities, and public health, planning, and
transportation professionals. Successful programs include elements of the 6 E's:
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to walk and bike to school. The first federally funded Safe Routes to School program
was The most successful Safe Routes to School programs incorporate the Six E’s:
evaluation, education, encouragement, engineering, engagement, and equity. Created
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is Safe Routes to School? | Safe Routes Partnership and OC Safe Routes to School
Program - Orange County Transportation Authority (octa.net)
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AB 902
Page 1
CONCURRENCE IN SENATE AMENDMENTS
AB 902 (Bloom and Chiu)
As Amended July 6, 2015
Majority vote
ASSEMBLY: 77-0 (April 23, 2015) SENATE: 38-0 (August 20, 2015)
Original Committee Reference : TRANS.
SUMMARY: Removes the age limitation on the use of locally adopted diversion programs for
Vehicle Code infractions not involving a motor vehicle, allowing such programs to be offered to
adults.
The Senate amendments :
1) Require a diversionary program used by a person to be sanctioned by a local law
enforcement entity.
2) Permit a fee to be charged for the enrollment into a diversionary program.
EXISTING LAW:
1) Prohibits a local authority from allowing a person who is alleged to have committed a traffic
offense to participate in a driver awareness or education program or any other diversion
program as an alternative to the procedure required to be followed under the Vehicle Code
for alleged violations of the Vehicle Code.
2) Exempts from the above prohibition diversion programs for minors who commit infractions
not involving a motor vehicle and for which no fee is charged.
3) Specifies the penalties for violations of the Vehicle Code or an ordinance or resolution
adopted under the Vehicle Code, including the imposition of fines, fees, and forfeitures, and
imprisonment.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
COMMENTS: Under current law, local authorities can establish diversion programs for minors
who are charged with moving violations not involving a motor vehicle (e.g., running a stop sign
on a bicycle). These programs typically involve waiving or reducing the applicable fine and
instead providing education to violators on bicycle and traffic laws, as well as best practices for
safe bicycling. Many local governments and police departments have expressed interest over the
years in establishing diversion programs for all bicyclists, regardless of age, only to find that
current law stands in the way.
This bill would remove the limitation that these diversion programs only be used for minors.
According to the author, "Ticketed cyclists should be allowed to attend a 'bicycle traffic school'
class and have their fine reduced, which would turn a purely monetary penalty into a valuable
educationa l opportunity, especially for people who would be unlikely to attend a bicycle safety
class on their own volition. These programs would also enable bicycling advocates and
educators to work directly with local police departments to help clear up common
AB 902
Page 2
misconceptions about bicycle law and provide guidance on what types of violations should be
targeted to have the biggest positive impact on safety."
A recent report from the Governor's Highway Safety Association on bicycle safety found that
bicyclist fatalit ies increased 16% nationwide between 2010 and 2012. California had the highest
number of fatalities of any state during that time period at 338. The report additionally noted
that in the past 37 years, adult bicycle fatalities have increased from 21% of the total number of
fatalities to 84%. Among other recommendations for reducing bicyclist/motor vehicle collisions
and the resulting injuries and fatalities, the report recommends "education of bicyclists and
motorists about lawful and otherwise appropriate behavior regarding motorist/bicycle
interactions." Diversion programs would provide an opportunity for this type of education.
Analysis Prepared by: Manny Leon / TRANS. / (916) 319-2093 FN: 0001265
AB 902
Page 1
ASSEMBLY THIRD READING
AB 902 (Bloom and Chiu)
As Amended March 26, 2015
Majority vote
Committee Votes Ayes Noes
Transportation 15-0 Frazier, Achadjian, Baker,
Bloom, Campos, Chu, Daly,
Dodd, Eduardo Garcia, Gomez,
Kim, Linder, Medina, Melendez,
O'Donnell
SUMMARY: Removes the age limitation on the use of locally adopted diversion programs for
Vehicle Code infractions not involving a motor vehicle, allowing such programs to be offered to
adults.
EXISTING LAW:
1) Prohibits a local authority from allowing a person who is alleged to have committed a traffic
offense to participate in a driver awareness or education program or any other diversion program
as an alternative to the procedure required to be followed under the Vehicle Code for alleged
violations of the Vehicle Code.
2) Exempts from the above prohibition diversion programs for minors who commit infractions not
involving a motor vehicle and for which no fee is charged.
3) Specifies the penalties for violations of the Vehicle Code or an ordinance or resolution adopt ed
under the Vehicle Code, including the imposition of fines, fees, and forfeitures, and
imprisonment.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
COMMENTS: Under current law, local authorities can establish diversion programs for minors
who are charged with moving violations not involving a motor vehicle (e.g., running a stop sign on a
bicycle). These programs typically involve waiving or reducing the applicable fine and instead
providing education to violators on bicycle and traffic laws, as well as best practices for safe
bicycling. Many local governments and police departments have expressed interest over the years in
establishing diversion programs for all bicyclists, regardless of age, only to find that current law
stands in the way.
This bill would remove the limitatio n that these diversion programs only be used for minors.
According to the author, "Ticketed cyclists should be allowed to attend a 'bicycle traffic school' class
and have their fine reduced, which would turn a purely monetary penalty into a valuable educat ional
opportunity, especially for people who would be unlikely to attend a bicycle safety class on their
own volition. These programs would also enable bicycling advocates and educators to work directly
with local police departments to help clear up common misconceptions about bicycle law and
provide guidance on what types of violations should be targeted to have the biggest positive impact
on safety."
AB 902
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A recent report from the Governor's Highway Safety Association on bicycle safety found that
bicyclist fatalities increased 16% nationwide between 2010 and 2012. California had the highest
number of fatalities of any state during that time period at 338. The report additionally noted that in
the past 37 years, adult bicycle fatalities have increased from 21% of the total number of fatalities to
84%. Among other recommendations for reducing bicyclist/motor vehicle collisions and the
resulting injuries and fatalities, the report recommends "education of bicyclists and motorists about
lawful and otherwise appropriate behavior regarding motorist/bicycle interactions." Diversion
programs would provide an opportunity for this type of education.
Analysis Prepared by: Anya Lawler / TRANS. / (916) 319-2093 FN: 0000191
AB 902
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CONCURRENCE IN SENATE AMENDMENTS
AB 902 (Bloom and Chiu)
As Amended July 6, 2015
Majority vote
ASSEMBLY: 77-0 (April 23, 2015) SENATE: 38-0 (August 20, 2015)
Original Committee Reference : TRANS.
SUMMARY: Removes the age limitation on the use of locally adopted diversion programs for
Vehicle Code infractions not involving a motor vehicle, allowing such programs to be offered to
adults.
The Senate amendments :
1) Require a diversionary program used by a person to be sanctioned by a local law
enforcement entity.
2) Permit a fee to be charged for the enrollment into a diversionary program.
EXISTING LAW:
1) Prohibits a local authority from allowing a person who is alleged to have committed a traffic
offense to participate in a driver awareness or education program or any other diversion
program as an alternative to the procedure required to be followed under the Vehicle Code
for alleged violations of the Vehicle Code.
2) Exempts from the above prohibition diversion programs for minors who commit infractions
not involving a motor vehicle and for which no fee is charged.
3) Specifies the penalties for violations of the Vehicle Code or an ordinance or resolution
adopted under the Vehicle Code, including the imposition of fines, fees, and forfeitures, and
imprisonment.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
COMMENTS: Under current law, local authorities can establish diversion programs for minors
who are charged with moving violations not involving a motor vehicle (e.g., running a stop sign
on a bicycle). These programs typically involve waiving or reducing the applicable fine and
instead providing education to violators on bicycle and traffic laws, as well as best practices for
safe bicycling. Many local governments and police departments have expressed interest over the
years in establishing diversion programs for all bicyclists, regardless of age, only to find that
current law stands in the way.
This bill would remove the limitation that these diversion programs only be used for minors.
According to the author, "Ticketed cyclists should be allowed to attend a 'bicycle traffic school'
class and have their fine reduced, which would turn a purely monetary penalty into a valuable
educationa l opportunity, especially for people who would be unlikely to attend a bicycle safety
class on their own volition. These programs would also enable bicycling advocates and
educators to work directly with local police departments to help clear up common
AB 902
Page 2
misconceptions about bicycle law and provide guidance on what types of violations should be
targeted to have the biggest positive impact on safety."
A recent report from the Governor's Highway Safety Association on bicycle safety found that
bicyclist fatalit ies increased 16% nationwide between 2010 and 2012. California had the highest
number of fatalities of any state during that time period at 338. The report additionally noted
that in the past 37 years, adult bicycle fatalities have increased from 21% of the total number of
fatalities to 84%. Among other recommendations for reducing bicyclist/motor vehicle collisions
and the resulting injuries and fatalities, the report recommends "education of bicyclists and
motorists about lawful and otherwise appropriate behavior regarding motorist/bicycle
interactions." Diversion programs would provide an opportunity for this type of education.
Analysis Prepared by: Manny Leon / TRANS. / (916) 319-2093 FN: 0001265
AB 902
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Date of Hearing: April 20, 2015
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
Jim Frazier, Chair
AB 902 (Bloom) – As Amended March 26, 2015
SUBJECT: Traffic violations: diversion programs
SUMMARY: Removes the age limitation on the use of locally adopted diversion programs for
Vehicle Code infractions not involving a motor vehicle, allowing such programs to be offered to
adults.
EXISTING LAW:
1) Prohibits a local authority from allowing a person who is alleged to have committed a traffic
offense to participate in a driver awareness or education program or any other diversion
program as an alternative to the procedure required to be followed under the Vehicle Code
for alleged violations of the Vehicle Code.
2) Exempts from the above prohibition diversion programs for minors who commit infractions
not involving a motor vehicle and for which no fee is charged.
3) Specifies the penalties for violations of the Vehicle Code or an ordinance or resolution
adopted under the Vehicle Code, including the imposition of fines, fees, and forfeitures, and
imprisonment.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
COMMENTS: Under current law, local authorities can establish diversion programs for minors
who are charged with moving violations not involving a motor vehicle (e.g., running a stop sign
on a bicycle). These programs typically involve waiving or reducing the applicable fine and
instead providing education to violators on bicycle and traffic laws, as well as best practices for
safe bicycling. Many local governments and police departments have expressed interest over the
years in establishing diversion programs for all bicyclists, regardless of age, only to find that
current law stands in the way.
This bill would remove the limitation that these diversion programs only be used for minors.
According to the author, "Ticketed cyclists should be allowed to attend a 'bicycle traffic school'
class and have their fine reduced, which would turn a purely monetary penalty into a valuable
educational opportunity, especially for people who would be unlikely to attend a bicycle safety
class on their own volition. These programs would also enable bicycling advocates and
educators to work directly with local police departments to help clear up common
misconceptions about bicycle law and provide guidance on what types of violations should be
targeted to have the biggest positive impact on safety."
A recent report from the Governor's Highway Safety Association (GHSA) on bicycle safety
found that bicyclist fatalities increased 16% nationwide between 2010 and 2012. California had
the highest number of fatalities of any state during that time period at 338. The report
additionally noted that in the past 37 years, adult bicycle fatalities have increased from 21% of
the total number of fatalities to 84%. Among other recommendations for reducing
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bicyclist/motor vehicle collisions and the resulting injuries and fatalities, the report recommends
"education of bicyclists and motorists about lawful and otherwise a ppropriate behavior regarding
motorist/bicycle interactions." Diversion programs would provide an opportunity for this type of
education.
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION :
Support
California Bicycle Coalition (Sponsor)
California Police Chiefs Association
Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by: Anya Lawler / TRANS. / (916) 319-2093
SENATE RULES COMMITTEE
Office of Senate Floor Analyses
(916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478
AB 902
CONSENT
Bill No: AB 902
Author: Bloom (D) and Chiu (D)
Amended : 7/6/15 in Senate
Vote: 21
SENATE TRANS. & HOUSING COMMITTEE: 11-0, 7/14/15
AYES: Beall, Cannella, Allen, Bates, Gaines, Galgiani, Leyva, McGuire,
Mendoza, Roth, Wieckowski
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 77-0, 4/23/15 - See last page for vote
SUBJECT: Traffic violations: diversion programs
SOURCE: California Bicycle Coalition
DIGEST: This bill authorizes a local authority to allow an individual who has
committed a traffic offense, for which no vehicle is involved, to participate in a
diversion program.
ANALYSIS:
Existing law:
1) Specifies penalties for violations of existing law, or ordinances or resolutions
adopted under existing law, that include fines, fees, forfeitures, and
imprisonment.
2) Prohibits a local authority from allowing an individual who has committed a
traffic offense from participating in a driver awareness or education program, or
any other diversion program, as an alternative to procedures required under
existing law.
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3) Provides an exemption whereby a local authority may allow a minor t o
participate in a diversion program if he or she has committed an infraction for
which no motor vehicle is involved.
This bill expands the exemption to individuals of all ages.
Comments
1) Purpose. The author states that when a bicyclist is ticketed for a moving
violation in California, he or she receives the same monetary fine as someone
driving a motor vehicle. With court fees added, a stop sign violation can cost
around $200, while running a red light can cost as much as $400. Unlike most
drivers, bicyclists are not required to receive training or education and are often
unaware of local traffic ordinances. The author states that ticketed bicyclists
should be allowed to attend a class at a “bicycle traffic school” and have their
fine reduced, which would turn a purely monetary penalty into a valuable
educational opportunity. These programs would enable bicycle advocates and
educators to work directly with local police departments, help clear up common
misconceptions about bicycle law, and provide guidance on what types of
violations should be targeted to have the biggest positive impact on safety.
2) The more you know. An October 2014 report by the Governor’s Highway
Safety Association found that bicyclist fatalities increased 16% nationwide
between 2010 and 2012. California suffered 338 bicyclist fatalities during that
period, the highest number in the country. The report additionally noted that in
the past 37 years, adult bicyclist fatalities as a share of total bicyclist fatalities
have increased from 21% to 84%. To reduce bicyclist/motor vehicle collisions
and the resulting injuries and fatalities, the report recommended, among other
things, “education of bicyclists and motorists about lawful and otherwise
appropriate behavior regarding motor/bicyclist interactions.” The author states
that this bill would provide an opportunity for this type of education.
3) Creating a new industry? While there are currently a large number of traffic
violator schools in the state serving drivers, bicycle traffic schools are not
common. According to the author, bicycle diversion programs exist in Irvine,
Huntington Beach, Santa Cruz County, Marin County, and Sonoma County, as
well as at the University of California (UC) Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Irvine,
Stanford University, and California Polytechnic State University. These
programs provide education and, in some cases, a fine waiver or reduction. The
author states that these programs are able to operate due to technicalities in the
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law that do not apply to most areas, or which most police departments are
willing to accept. Many local police departments and organizations that wish to
implement programs to divert bicycle offenders from court to a bicycle
education program, however, have been stymied by existing law. By expanding
the existing diversion program exemption from minors to all ages, this bill will
help local agencies achieve that goal. To help ensure that bicycle offenders are
diverted to valid programs, this bill requires the diversion program to be
sanc tioned by local law enforcement.
Prior Legislation
AB 2409 (Isenberg, Chapter 1199, Statutes of 1992) — made a number of changes
to the collection and distribution of fines and forfeitures following a major
realignment of trial court funding. AB 2409 included a provision prohibiting any
local jurisdiction from establishing a traffic school alternative in lieu of citation,
except in cases of minors committing a traffic offense not involving a motor
vehicle.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
SUPPORT: (Verified 8/6/15)
California Bicycle Coalition (source)
California Police Chiefs Association
Napa County Bicycle Coalition
Orange County Transportation Authority
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
OPPOSITION: (Verified 8/6/15)
None received
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 77-0, 4/23/15
AYES: Achadjian, Alejo, Travis Allen, Baker, Bigelow, Bloom, Bonilla, Bonta,
Brough, Brown, Burke, Calderon, Chang, Chau, Chávez, Chiu, Chu, Cooley,
Cooper, Dababneh, Dahle, Daly, Dodd, Eggman, Frazier, Beth Gaines,
Gallagher, Cristina Garcia, Gatto, Gipson, Gomez, Gonzalez, Gordon, Gray,
Grove, Hadley, Harper, Roger Hernández, Holden, Irwin, Jones, Jones -Sawyer,
Kim, Lackey, Levine, Linder, Lopez, Low, Maienschein, Mathis, Mayes,
McCarty, Medina, Melendez, Mullin, Nazarian, Obernolte, O'Donnell, Olsen,
Patterson, Perea, Quirk, Rendon, Ridley-Thomas, Rodriguez, Santiago,
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Steinorth, Mark Stone, Thurmond, Ting, Wagner, Waldro n, Weber, Wilk,
Williams, Wood, Atkins
NO VOTE RECORDED: Campos, Eduardo Garcia, Salas
Prepared by: Erin Riches / T. & H. / (916) 651-4121
8/13/15 13:20:40
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SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING
Senator Jim Beall, Chair
2015 - 2016 Regular
Bill No: AB 902 Hearing Date: 7/14/2015
Author: Bloom
Version: 7/6/2015
Urgency: No Fiscal: No
Consultant: Erin Riches
SUBJECT: Traffic violations: diversion programs
DIGEST: This bill authorizes a local authority to allow an individual who has
committed a traffic offense, for which no vehicle is involved, to participate in a
diversion program.
ANALYSIS:
Existing law:
1) Specifies penalties for violations of existing law, or ordinances or resolutions
adopted under existing law, that include fines, fees, forfeitures, and
imprisonment.
2) Prohibits a local authority from allowing an individual who has comm itted a
traffic offense from participating in a driver awareness or education program, or
any other diversion program, as an alternative to procedures required under
existing law.
3) Provides an exemption whereby a local authority may allow a minor to
partic ipate in a diversion program if he or she has committed an infraction for
which no motor vehicle is involved.
This bill expands the exemption to individuals of all ages.
COMMENTS:
1) Purpose. The author states that when a bicyclist is ticketed for a movin g
violation in California, he or she receives the same monetary fine as someone
driving a motor vehicle. With court fees added, a stop sign violation can cost
around $200, while running a red light can cost as much as $400. Unlike most
drivers, bicyclists are not required to receive training or education and are often
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unaware of local traffic ordinances. The author states that ticketed bicyclists
should be allowed to attend a class at a “bicycle traffic school” and have their
fine reduced, which would turn a purely monetary penalty into a valuable
educational opportunity. These programs would enable bicycle advocates and
educators to work directly with local police departments, help clear up common
misconceptions about bicycle law, and provide guidance o n what types of
violations should be targeted to have the biggest positive impact on safety.
2) The more you know . An October 2014 report by the Governor’s Highway
Safety Association found that bicyclist fatalities increased 16% nationwide
between 2010 and 2012. California suffered 338 bicyclist fatalities during that
period, the highest number in the country. The report additionally noted that in
the past 37 years, adult bicyclist fatalities as a share of total bicyclist fatalities
have increased from 21% to 84%. To reduce bicyclist/motor vehicle collisions
and the resulting injuries and fatalities, the report recommended, among other
things, “education of bicyclists and motorists about lawful and otherwise
appropriate behavior regarding motor/bicyclist interactions.” The author states
that this bill would provide an opportunity for this type of education.
3) Creating a new industry? While there are currently a large number of traffic
violator schools in the state serving drivers, bicycle traffic schools are not
common. According to the author, bicycle diversion programs exist in Irvine,
Huntington Beach, Santa Cruz County, Marin County, and Sonoma County, as
well as at the University of California (UC) Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Irvine,
Stanford University, and California Polytechnic State University. These
programs provide education and , in some cases, a fine waiver or reduction. The
author states that these programs are able to operate due to technicalities in the
law that do not apply to most areas, or which most police departments are
willing to accept. Many local police departments and organizations that wish to
implement programs to divert bicycle offenders from court to a bicycle
education program, however, have been stymied by existing law. By exp anding
the existing diversion program exemption from minors to all ages, this bill will
help local agencies achieve that goal. To help ensure that bicycle offenders are
diverted to valid programs, the author amended this bill on July 6 to require the
diversion program to be sanctioned by local law enforcement.
RELATED LEGISLATION:
AB 2409 (Isenberg, Chapter 1199, Statutes of 1992 ) — made a number of
changes to the collection and distribution of fines and forfeitures following a major
realignment of trial court funding. AB 2409 included a provision prohibiting any
local jurisdiction from establishing a traffic school alternative in lieu of citation,
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except in cases of minors committing a traffic offense not involving a motor
vehicle.
Assembly Votes:
Floor: 78-0
Trans: 16-0
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
POSITIONS: (Communicated to the committee before noon on Wednesday,
July 8, 2015 .)
SUPPORT:
California Bicycle Coalition (sponsor)
California Police Chiefs Association
Orange County Transportation Authority
OPPOSITION:
None received
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AB 1755
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Date of Hearing: April 18, 2018
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher, Chair
AB 1755 (Steinorth) – As Amended April 4, 2018
Policy Committee: Transportation Vote: 12 - 0
Urgency: No State Mandated Local Program: Yes Reimbursable: No
SUMMARY:
This bill subjects a person operating a bicycle on a Class I bikeway, to all the provisions
applicable to the driver of a vehicle for the purposes of an accident that causes injury or death,
including the requirement to stop, render assistance, and report the incide nt. (A Class I bikeway
is a fully separated bikeway or trail that is exclusively used for bicyclists and pedestrians, a nd
prohibits motor vehicles.) By making this change, this bill expands the crime of fleeing the scene
of an accident or otherwise failing to stop and render assistance to someone injured in an
accident.
FISCAL EFFECT:
While it is possible that an individual could be sentenced to state prison under the terms of this
bill, that outcome seems unlikely. For example, as of December 31, 2017 the California
Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) had no offenders imprisoned for a
principal offense of fleeing the scene of an accident, and only four individuals who had this
crime as a subordinate offense. Given that CDCR has such a limite d number of offenders,
including drivers of cars or bicyclists on a roadway, convicted of fleeing the scene of an accident
it seems unlikely that expanding this crime would result in a significant number of new offenders
admitted to CDCR.
COMMENTS:
1) Background. Under current law, bicyclists are generally subject to all of the “rules of the
road” and treated in the same manner as the driver of a vehicle. However, this does not apply
if the bicyclist is operating on a Class I bikeway. In June of 2017, a Sacramento runner was
hospitalized with serious injuries after being hit by a bicyclist on a Class I bikeway. The
bicyclist fled the scene, leaving the injured runner on the trail. The bicyclist did not report the
accident or render assistance to the runner. If the accident had occurred on a public roadway,
the offender in this case would have been prosecuted for a hit-and-run offense. However,
since this accident occurred on a Class I bikeway, the bicyclist could not be charged with a
hit-and-run crime.
2) Purpose. According to the author:
N one of the rights or responsibilities regarding a hit-and-run applies to a bicyclist if they
are on a bike path. This disparity in law makes it almost impossible to prosecute hit -and-
run collisions on trails, and makes resolving future incidents seemingly unachievable.
Analysis Prepared by: Jessica Peters / APPR. / (916) 319 -2081
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Date of Hearing: April 9, 2018
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
Jim Frazier, Chair
AB 1755 (Steinorth) – As Amended April 4, 2018
SUBJECT: Bicycle operation
SUMMARY: Requires that a person operating a bicycle on a Class I bikeway, as defined, have
all the rights and be subject to all the provisions that apply to the driver of a vehicle for the
purposes of an accident that causes injury or death, except those provisions that have no
application.
EXISTING LAW:
1) Provides that a bicyclist operating upon a highway has all the rights and is subject to all laws
applicable to drivers of motor vehicles, except those provisions which by their nature have no
application.
2) Defines a highway as publicly maintained and open to the use of the public for purposes of
vehicular travel.
3) Defines bikeways as facilities that provide for and promote bicycle travel, specifically:
a) Class I Bikeway - a bike path with completely separated right-of-way for the exclusive
use of bicycles and pedestrians.
b) Class II Bikeway - a bike lane providing restricted right-of-way designated for use by
bicycles.
c) Class III Bikeway - a bike route that provides right-of-way on-street or off-street
designated by signs and markings, shared with pedestrians and motorists.
d) Class IV Bikeway - a cycle track or separated bikeway with right-of-way designated
exclusively for bicycle travel adjace nt to the roadway but separated from vehicular
traffic, with a physical barrier defined.
4) Authorizes local jurisdictions to construct bikeways on roads other than state highways .
5) Requires a driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury o r death of another
person to immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident and fulfill numerous
requirements, as defined, including reasonable rendering assistance to the injured person.
a) Authorizes penalties for violations of these requirements for an accident resulting in
injury of imprisonment in state prison or county jail for not more than one year, by a fine
between $1,000 and $10,000, or by both.
b) Authorizes penalties for violations of these requirements for an accident resulting in
death of imprisonment for in state prison for two, three, or four years; imprisonment in
county jail for between 90 days to one year; or by a fine between $1,000 and $10,000; or
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by both. Allows for the court to reduce or eliminate any imprisonment in the interest of
justice.
c) Requires the court to take into account the defendant’s ability to pay any fine and may
reduce the amount of the fine.
FISCAL EFFECT: Unknown
COMMENTS: In June of 2017, a Sacramento runner was hospitalized with serious injuries
after being hit by a bicyclist on a local bike trail or Class I bikeway. The bicyclist fled the scene,
leaving the injured runner on the trail. The bicyclist did not report the accident nor render
assistance to the runner. Under current law, the offender in this case, once found, could have
been prosecuted for a hit-and-run offense if the accident occurred on a public roadway.
However, since this accident occurred on a Class I bikeway, the bicyclist could not be charged
with a hit-and-run crime . In fact, the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office, at the time
of the incident, noted that their investigation was hindered because the California Vehicle Code
is not clear on whether the case would qualify as a hit-and-run.
Specifically, under current law bicyclists are generally subject to all of the “rules of the road,”
and treated in the same manner as the driver of a vehicle. However, this does not apply if the
bicyclist is operating on a Class I bikeway. A Class I bikeway is a fully separated bikeway or
trail that is exclusively used for bicyclists and pedestrians, and prohibits motor vehicles.
According to the author, “this unfortunate incident exposes a glaring hole in our current vehicle
code, particularly during a time in which the state is transitioning to more active forms of
transportation infrastructure – none of the rights or responsibilities regarding a hit-and-run
applies to a bicyclist if they are on a bike path. They are not legally required to stop and
exchange infor mation when involved in a collision on a trail. They cannot be prosecuted for
fleeing the scene of an accident when it occurs on a bike path or trail, and law enforcement
cannot pursue a search warrant when investigating the collision. This disparity in law makes it
almost impossible to prosecute hit-and-run collisions on trails, and makes resolving future
incidents seemingly unachievable.”
California has thousands of miles of separated bikeways and trails, and current state policies
encourage and fund their continued development. In fact, the 2017 State Bicycle and Pedestrian
Plan set a target to triple bicycling and double walking by 2020, and also to reduce bicycle and
pedestrian fatalities by 10% per year. To achieve these goals, one of the recommendations in the
plan is to increase local and regional networks of high-quality bicycle and pedestrian facilities,
including Class I fully separated bike paths and trails. Additionally, with the passage of SB 1
(Beall), Chapter 5, Statues of 2017, funding for the state’s Active Transportation Program
(ATP), which funds bikeway projects, nearly doubled. As the state continues to champion a
move to more active transportation policies and programs, enforcement laws must evolve to keep
pace. This bill would simply bring bikeways and trails in line with public roadways for the
purposes of a hit-and-run accident.
Writing in support of the bill, the California Police Chiefs Association states, “This bill would
bring parity to our current hit-and-run statutes and improve law enforcement’s ability to
prosecute future incidents. In doing so, AB 1755 would allow local law enforcement to hold
individuals accountable for their reckless behavior.”
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REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION :
Support
California Police Chiefs Association
Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by: Melissa White / TRANS. / (916) 319-2093
SENATE RULES COMMITTEE
Office of Senate Floor Analyses
(916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478
AB 1755
CONSENT
Bill No: AB 1755
Author: Steinorth (R) and Flora (R), et al.
Amended : 4/4/18 in Assembly
Vote: 21
SENATE TRANS. & HOUSING COMMITTEE: 12-0, 6/12/18
AYES: Beall, Cannella, Allen, Dodd, Gaines, Galgiani, McGuire, Roth, Skinner,
Vidak, Wieckowski, Wiener
NO VOTE RECORDED: Morrell
SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE: Senate Rule 28.8
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 74-0, 4/26/18 (Consent) - See last page for vote
SUBJECT: Bicycle operation
SOURCE: Author
DIGEST: This bill subjects a person operating a bicycle on a Class I bikeway to
all of the accident-related Vehicle Code provisions that apply to the driver of a
vehicle on a highway.
ANALYSIS:
Existing law:
1) Subjects a person operating a bicycle on a highway (i.e., a publicly maintained
facility open to public vehicular traffic) to all of the accident -related Vehicle
Cod e provisions that apply to the driver of a vehicle on a highway.
2) Requires the driver of a vehicle involved in an accident that injures a person
other than himself or herself, or results in the death of a person, to immediately
stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident.
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3) Requires the driver to give his or her name and current residence address to the
person struck or the driver or occupants of any vehicle collided with, and to
give the information to any traffic or police officer at the scene of the accident.
4) Requires the driver to render reasonable assistance to any person injured in the
accident, including transporting, or making arrangements for transporting, any
injured person for medical treatment if it is apparent that treatment is necessary
or if such transportation is requested by any injured person.
5) Requires the driver, upon being requested, to exhibit his or her driver’s license
to the person struck or to the driver or occupants of any vehicle collided with,
and to any traffic or police officer at the scene of the accident.
6) Requires the driver, in the event of death of any person resulting from the
accident, and if there is no traffic or police officer at the scene of the accident,
to report without delay the accident to the nearest office of the California
Highway Patrol or the office of a duly authorized police authority.
7) Punishes a driver who violates these provisions by imprisonment in state
prison or county jail for not more than one year, or by a fine of not less than
$1,000 or more than $10,000, or by both such imprisonment and fine.
8) Punishes a driver who violates these provisions, if the accident results in death
or the loss or permanent impairment of function of a bodily member or organ,
by imprisonment in the state prison for two, three, or four years, or in a county
jail for not less than 90 days nor more than one year, or by a fine of not less
than $1,000 nor more than $10,000, or by both such imprisonment and fine.
9) Subjects a driver who flees the scene of the crime after committing veh icular
manslaughter or gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated to a term of
five years in state prison if the allegation is admitted by the defendant or found
to be true by the trier of fact.
10) Defines a Class I bikeway as a bike path with completely separated right-of-
way for the exclusive use of bicycles and pedestrians.
This bill subjects a person operating a bicycle on a Class I bikeway to all the
responsibilities and penalties (described above) that apply to the driver of a vehicle
in the event of an accident that causes injury or death, except where those
provisions that have no application by their very nature.
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Background
In June of 2017, a Sacramento runner was hospitalized with serious injuries after
being hit by a bicyclist on a local bike trail. The bicyclist fled the scene, leaving
the injured runner on the trail. The bicyclist did not report the accident or render
assistance to the runner. Under current law, if this accident had occurred on a
public roadway, the offender would have been subject to prosecution for a hit-and -
run offense. However, since this accident occurred on a Class I bikeway (a trail
with a completely separated right of way that is exclusively reserved for bicyclists
and pedestrians), it was theorized that the bic yclist - had he or she been identified -
could not been charged with hit-and-run. The Sacramento County District
Attorney’s Office noted at the time of the incident that their investigation was
hindered because the California Vehicle Code is not clear on whether the case
would qualify as a hit-and -run.
While current law generally subjects bicyclists to all of the “rules of the road” and
treats them in the same manner as vehicular drivers, those rules do not clearly
apply to bicyclists operating on Class I bikeways. This bill removes any ambiguity
about the responsibilities of bicyclists on these Class I bikeways.
Comments
1) Author’s statement. “This unfortunate incident exposes a glaring hole in our
current vehicle code, particularly during a time in which the state is
transitioning to more active forms of transportation infrastructure – none of the
rights or responsibilities regarding a hit -and -run applies to a bicyclist if they are
on a bike path. They are not legally required to stop and exchange information
when involved in a collision on a trail. T hey cannot be prosecuted for fleeing
the scene of an accident when it occurs on a bike path or trail, and law
enforcement cannot pursue a search warrant when investigating the collision.
This disparity in law makes it almost impossible to prosecute hit -and-run
collisions on trails, and makes resolving future incidents seemingly
unachievable.”
2) The need is likely to increase. California has thousands of miles of separated
bikeways and trails, and current state policies encourage and fund their
continued development. In fact, the 2017 State Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan set
a target to triple bicycling and double walking by 2020, and also to reduce
bicycle and pedestrian fatalities by 10% per year. To achieve these goals, one
of the recommendations in the plan is to increase local and regional networks of
high-quality bicycle and pedestrian facilities, including Class I fully separated
bike paths and trails. Additionally, with the passage of SB 1 (Beall, Chapter 5,
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Statutes of 2017), funding for the state’s Active Transportation Program, which
funds bikeway projects, nearly doubled. As the state continues to champion a
move to more active transportation policies and programs, enforcement laws
must evolve to keep pace. This bill simply brings bikeways and trails in line
with public roadways for the purposes of a hit -and-run accident.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: Yes Local: Yes
SUPPORT: (Verified 6/25/18)
California Police Chiefs Association
OPPOSITION: (Verified 6/25/18)
None received
ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT: The author states, “There is no current
mechanism in statute to allow law enforcement to charge a bicyclist who injures a
pedestrian or another bicyclist on a Class I bikeway and then leaves the scene
without offering assistance. This bill would resolve that deficiency.”
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 74-0, 4/26/18
AYES: Acosta, Aguiar-Curry, Arambula, Baker, Berman, Bigelow, Bloom, Bonta,
Brough, Burke, Caballero, Calderon, Carrillo, Cervantes, Chau, Chávez, Chen,
Chiu, Choi, Chu, Cooley, Cooper, Cunningham, Dahle, Daly, Eggman, Flora,
Frazier, Friedman, Gallagher, Eduardo Garcia, Gipson, Gloria, Gonzalez
Fletcher, Gray, Grayson, Harp er, Holden, Irwin, Jones -Sawyer, Kalra,
Kamlager-Dove, Kiley, Lackey, Levine, Limón, Low, Maienschein, Mathis,
Mayes, McCarty, Medina, Melendez, Mullin, Muratsuchi, Nazarian, Obernolte,
O'Donnell, Patterson, Quirk, Quirk-Silva, Reyes, Rubio, Salas, Santiago,
Steinorth, Mark Stone, Thurmond, Ting, Voepel, Waldron, Weber, Wood,
Rendon
NO VOTE RECORDED: Travis Allen, Fong, Cristina Garcia, Rodriguez
Prepared by: Howard Posner / T. & H. / (916) 651-4121
6/27/18 9:29:37
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