California drivers must give bikes 3-foot buffer

By Amy Taxin
Published September 16, 2014 9:30pm ET
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California drivers must give bikes 3-foot buffer
A cyclist maneuvers his way through downtown Los Angeles traffic on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014. California Gov. Jerry Brown announced Monday, Sept. 15, 2014 that he has signed legislation requiring California drivers to stay at least 3 feet away when passing bicyclists. The proposal is intended to better protect cyclists from aggressive drivers. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel) | Richard Vogel

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Experienced cyclists cruising past crashing waves off Southern California’s scenic Pacific Coast Highway know they must be vigilant of cars whizzing past and don’t expect that to change with a new bike safety law.

Before heading out on a ride from the Huntington Beach pier with a dozen cyclists, 68-year-old Mike Tasker said a driver nearly hit him when trying to snare a parking spot.

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