The Three Feet for Safety act became law in California on September 14, 2014.  It requires drivers to stay at least three feet away from a bicyclist who is moving in the same direction when the driver is overtaking and passing the bicyclist.  The text of the act is now part of the Vehicle Code and can be seen at https://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d11/vc21760.htm

The law imposes a $35 fine for drivers who pass too close if the bicyclist is not injured, and $220 if the bicyclist is injured, unles...
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