Back-seat Driver: Cell phones and bicyclists mix? You judge
By Tony Bizjak - Published: 12:00 am

We reported last week that California's handheld cell phone ban does not apply to bicyclists. The bill's author and the CHP say so.

CHP will tutor drivers with winter safety class
By Barbara Barte Osborn - Published: Thursday, November 5 2009 - 12:00 am
The California Highway Patrol is offering a free winter-driving class Nov. 17.
Carpool lane widens on portion of I-80
By Bill Lindelof - Updated: Thursday, November 5 2009 - 2:26 pm
Some relief is available on a busy stretch of Interstate 80 for motorists traveling between Sacramento and the Bay Area.
Pay-by-the-mile auto insurance advances in California
By Jim Sanders - Updated: Tuesday, November 3 2009 - 11:37 am
Bay Bridge Closure
Car insurance by the tankful? Not quite, but California moved a step closer last month to pay-as-you-drive policies that could allow motorists to buy insurance like they do gasoline – a little at a time.
What's with $380 seat belt fines?
By Tony Bizjak - Published: Saturday, November 7 2009 - 3:03 pm
Welcome back to "Hey, Wait, Is That Legal?" your on-the-spot, road-rules guide.

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Back-seat Driver: Cell phones and bicyclists mix? You judge
We reported last week that California's handheld cell phone ban does not apply to bicyclists. The bill's author and the CHP say so.
Back-seat Driver Q&A
Bee transportation writer Tony Bizjak answers questions about roads, laws, driving and other transportation issues.
Q: Can you please find out when the section of 99 south from 50 until just before 47th will be repaved? It has been ground up and annoying for a long time now. I drive it almost daily, and I'm getting tired of waiting.

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Doris Dunn
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