New Changes to Three Feet for Safety Act

For nearly a decade, California motorists have been required to maintain a distance of 3 feet when passing bicyclists. In September 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom approved the OmniBike Bill AB 1909 that modifies the vehicle code to make people on bikes safer on California streets. This new law, which went into effect on January 1, 2023, will require drivers to change lanes, when possible, to provide more space to bicyclists as they pass. It requires drivers to create extra space between their vehicles and any surrounding bicycles on the roadway, reducing the risk of near misses or crashes.

For more information on all the changes from OmniBike Bill AB 1909, please visit www.calbike.org/omnibike-bill/.