Many cities have taken positive steps to make bicyclists equal to other motorists on the road by improving safety and accessibility for cyclists. But if passed, a new California Senate bill might be taking it a little too far, according to the California Bicycle Coalition. The bill would amend the California Vehicle Code by extending the ban on cell phone use to cyclists.
The coalition is arguing that a cyclist on a cell phone, or distracted in any other way, poses significantly less of a hazard than a distracted motorist. A state senator says it's a safety issue for the city and for the individuals themselves, especially since cyclists have a lot of additional risks that motorists do not face.
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