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4 California Bike Laws you Probably Don’t Know About

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Do you spend a lot of time biking in California? If so, there are some California bike laws you’re probably not familiar with.

Bikes and Crosswalks

Did you know that as a cyclist, you’re not supposed to stop your bike in the middle of a crosswalk? When you’re on a bike, you need to treat it the exact same way you would if you driving a car. Instead of pulling into the crosswalk, you’re supposed to stop at it. This gives pedestrians the opportunity and space needed to use the crosswalk.

Prep Your Bike For Nighttime Rides

If you’re cycling at any time between dusk and full-on morning sunlight, you need to have your bike properly equipped with enough equipment that motorists can easily see your bike. It’s not enough to simply rely on the reflectors the bike came with You should also have a red solid or flashing light attached to the back of your bike that can be easily seen from a distance of 500 feet away. On the front of your bike, you need to attach a white light that not only helps with your visibility but can also be seen from 500 feet away.

Ideally, you should wear clothing that has reflectors on it as well.

Keep One Ear Open

You see it all the time, cyclists cruising along with headphones in their ears, taking advantage of their ride to listen to audiobooks, songs, and podcasts. What you probably don’t know is that you can’t legally have two ears full of earbuds or be covered by a headphone while you’re cycling. CVC 27400 states that you must leave one ear uncovered while you’re riding your bike.

Stay Away from that Oversized Bike

If you think it’s okay to send your child out on the bike they haven’t quite grown into, or you’re tempted to purchase a massive bike you’ve been admiring each time you visit your favorite bike shop, you need to think again. California’s bike laws prohibit you from operating an oversized bicycle on public roads.

CVC 21201(c) states that, no person shall operate upon a highway a bicycle that is of a size that prevents the operator from safely stopping the bicycle, supporting it in an upright position with at least one foot on the ground, and restarting it safely.

Were you familiar with these bike laws?

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Fireworks and Safety

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Fireworks are a fun and memorable way to celebrate the Fourth of July, but they can also be dangerous and in some cases have even been deadly. If you plan on setting off your own fireworks this Fourth of July, you owe it to yourself and your family to use common sense and practice firework safety.

Pay Careful Attention to Your Kids

Kids love fireworks and setting off an elaborate display with them is a great way to make new memories, but you don’t want the memories to include tears and emergency room visits. Never lose sight of the fact that fireworks and kids don’t mix. Encourage your kids to stand back while your setting up the fireworks and don’t allow them to play with any of the firework paraphernalia. Never leave your children unattended when there is even the smallest chance they could get into the fireworks.

Have a Ready Supply of Water

One of the biggest problems with fireworks in California is that they contribute to the wildfire problem. If it’s extremely hot and dry, you should want to hold off on using your fireworks until after you’ve gotten some rain. If you really can’t resist setting off the fireworks, at least make sure you have an ample supply of water on hand. In addition to keeping buckets, hoses, and sprayers close, you should also thoroughly spray the area and get everything damp before lighting the fireworks.

Don’t Light Duds

Yes, fireworks are expensive and it’s frustrating to have one that doesn’t perform well, but don’t try to get your money’s worth out of it by relighting it. Leave the duds alone. Lighting duds is how many people lose fingers and suffer extensive burns. In addition to not relighting it, liberally soak it with water before disposing of the defective firework.

Keep Medical Supplies on Hand

In addition to always wearing eye protection while setting off fireworks, you should also keep a medical supply kit close at hand. Make sure that the kit is liberally stocked with medical supplies that are designed to treat burns. If you get burned while lighting your fireworks, treat the injury right away and then seek professional medical help.

By putting safety first, you and your family will enjoy a fun Fourth of July holiday!

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You’ve Finally Graduated! Don’t Forget to be Smart!

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It seems like you’ve been waiting your whole life to finish school. Many people consider the summer between high school and the time when they start college (or trade school, or simply start working full time) to be one of the most exciting and fun times of their life. While it’s okay to have fun and celebrate your accomplishments, it’s also important that you remember to play it safe during this time.

One of the biggest mistakes teens make after they graduate from high school is getting drunk, which is bad enough, and then compounding that mistake by getting behind the wheel. Don’t be the person in your group who spends the months following high school graduation dealing with the consequences of a drunk driving charge.

The first thing to remember as you celebrate your freedom from high school is that even though you’re legally an adult, you still aren’t old enough to legally drink. You should avoid alcohol as you celebrate your life. Getting caught with booze at this point in your life will result in you being charged with a “minor in possession.”

If convicted of minor in possession charges, your sentencing could include:

  • Being required to do up to 32 hours of community service
  • Having to pay a $250 fine

If you are convicted of minor in possession charges a second time, the sentencing includes:

  • Up to a $500 fine
  • As much as 48 hours of required community service

In addition to fines and community service, you will also lose your driver’s license for a full year after your MIP conviction. The conviction could also impact your acceptance into college and eligibility for some scholarships.

If you get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol as a minor, you are in even more legal trouble. Since you haven’t turned 21, any blood alcohol content that exceeds 0.01% is considered drunk driving. If your blood-alcohol level is 0.01% to 0.04% the officer who pulls you over will confiscate your driver’s license. The only way you can hope to get it back is by scheduling an Administrative Hearing during which you’ll learn how the county intends to handle the situation. You will likely be charged with minor-in-possession and may face additional consequences.

If your blood alcohol level is 0.05%-0.08%, you will be charged with a misdemeanor drunk driving charge.

The first conviction results in:

  • A one-year suspension of your driver’s license
  • Mandatory attendance in an alcohol education program that lasts at least 3 months
  • Mandatory attendance in a youth drunk driving program

In many cases, additional charges, such as reckless endangerment, distracted driving, and minor in possession charges are also filed against the young drunk driver.

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Leaving Pets in Hot Cars in California

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Dogs love their owners and want to be with them all the time. In an attempt to keep our dogs happy, many of us take them with us when we run errands. On cold days, this isn’t an issue, but now that we’re on the cusp of summer, it will be a while before Californians experience cool days which means it’s time to rethink taking your dog along on your grocery store runs.

California lawmakers passed laws that make it illegal to leave your pet in your vehicle at any time that there is a chance that they will be hurt before you get back. This includes when the temperatures soar to a point that your vehicle turns into an oven.

This means that even when the outdoor temperature is cool, you can’t leave your dog in the car all day if they don’t have access to fresh food and water. You also can’t leave them in the car if you have items in the vehicle, such a plastic shopping bags or heavy items that could topple.

The heat simply makes things works. The problem in the summertime is that many dog owners think that since they’re only running into the store for a minute or two, their dog will be fine. That’s not the case at all. It doesn’t take long for the car to get extremely hot. As the car heats up, your dog overheats, and heat stroke becomes a real threat. If you don’t return shortly, your dog will overheat to death.

As soon as the temp reaches 70 degrees Fahrenheit, you need to be careful. Studies indicate that on a sunny 70-degree day, the interior of your car can reach 115 degrees in less than 30 minutes. Dogs start to experience heat exhaustion when it gets to 103 degrees.

If it’s warm out and someone spots your dog in the car, they’re legally allowed to break your vehicle’s windows and rescue your pet.

The broken car window will likely be the least of your concerns. If the police get involved, you can be charged with a $100 fine per each animal that was in the car. The amount will be higher if it’s not your first offense. If the pet needs medical attention, the maximum sentence increases to a $500 fine and six months in jail. In many cases, you’ll also face animal cruelty charges.

Now that the temperatures are consistently staying above 70 degrees, it is in your best interest to leave your dog home when you’re running errands.

Getting Arrested in a Foreign Country

Getting Arrested in a Foreign Country

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Getting Arrested in a Foreign Country

No one ever wants to get arrested. Doing so means being placed into a small concrete cell with iron bars, possibly with other inmates. A person loses their freedom when arrested, and it is not fun at all. However, something most people do not consider, is what happens if they are arrested outside of the United States.

Here in the US, the Constitution grants all US citizens certain rights. These rights may not be granted in other countries.

Some of these rights include:

  • Innocent until proven guilty

  • Having a speedy trial

  • Having a trial with a jury of your peers

  • Safety from cruel and unusual punishment

Here in the US, we are very lucky to have these rights. Not every country offers these rights to its citizens, let alone visitors from other countries.

When a US citizen is arrested while abroad, they are subject to that country’s laws. They will face whatever kind of trial that country offers. They will need to serve their sentence in one of that country’s jails as well. A US citizen abroad cannot rely on the US Constitution to protect them.

A US citizen who has been arrested abroad does have the right to request that the local US embassy or consulate be notified of their arrest. A consular officer will be sent to visit with the arrested person and provide them with some assistance. This right is thanks to the 1963 Vienna Convention on Consular Relations.

This is why it is extremely important for a person to familiarize themselves with the laws of the country they are visiting. Things that may be legal here in the US, may be illegal in some foreign countries. No one wants to get arrested, especially when they are outside the US

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Who Can Bail Out of Jail?

Who Can Bail Out of Jail?

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Who Can Bail Out of Jail?

There is a lot of misinformation out there about bail and bail bonds. People who think they know everything on the subject spread false information that they think is actually true. This just leads to more confusion when people try to bail a loved one out of jail. This in turn makes things harder for everyone involved.

One such topic that can cause a lot of confusion, is who can bail a person out of jail. Some people out there believe that you have to be related to a person in order to bail him or her out of jail. They think that friends cannot bail one another out of jail, and they would be wrong.

Anyone who is close to a person can bail him or her out of jail. This means that both friends and family members can bail a person out of jail. All that matters is that the person trying to bail out their loved one knows enough about them so they can provide their bail agent with the proper info.

For our bail agents at Bail Bonds in Lynwood to be able to bail someone out of jail, they need to be able to find the person in the county jail system.

This requires them to know certain things about their client, namely:

  • The client’s name

  • The client’s birthday

  • The client’s county of arrest

Once our agents have this information, they will be able to locate the person in the county jail database, and begin the bail bond process.

When it comes to bailing someone out of jail, you do not need to be related to the person. All you need is to know enough about the person to fill out some paperwork. Filling out the paperwork is easy with Bail Bonds in Lynwood. Just talk to one of our agents and they will do the hard work for you.

You can talk to an agent about bailing your friend out of jail today by clicking Chat With Us or calling 323-357-0575 now.

When Can a Person Bail Out of Jail?

When Can a Person Bail Out of Jail?

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When Can a Person Bail Out of Jail?

Thanks to the way bail is portrayed on television, many people have little to no understanding of how it actually works. Some people are under the impression that they can bail a loved one out of jail at any time. They do not realize that there is actually a window of opportunity when a person is actually bailable. Once that window closes, the person cannot be released from jail.

The average person is only bailable during their trial period. This is the time from when the person is arrested to when the person is either found innocent or guilty. After a person has been sentenced, they can no longer bail out of jail.

The other version of the question: when a person can be bailed out of jail, is at what time of day can a person be bailed out? This depends on the bail bond company itself. Here at Bail Bonds in Lynwood, we can bail people out of jail 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can call us at any time, and we will begin working for you right away.

A person can be bailed out of jail at any time with Bail Bonds in Lynwood, so long as the person has not yet been sentenced. Once the person has been sentenced, they are stuck in jail until they have served their sentence.

If you need to bail someone out of jail, you can do that at any time. All you have to do is talk to the caring and professional bail agents here at Bail Bonds in Lynwood. Our agents will get to work for you as soon as you talk to them, no matter what time it may be.

For a free consultation, just click Chat With Us or call 323-357-0575 now.

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Need Financing on a Bail Bond?

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Bail Bonds in Lynwood

Many companies out there know that when they charge their customers large sums of money, they need to offer some sort of financing. Most people do not have a lot of money sitting around, waiting to be spent on frivolous things. Most people make just enough money to scrape by. They know what important thing their money will be used for before it is placed in their bank account. They have groceries to buy, utilities to pay for, and house payments to make.

This is why bailing someone out of jail can be difficult. Nobody has enough money left offer after their usual monthly bills and payments to try to bail someone out of jail. Luckily, Bail Bonds in Lynwood can jump in to save the day. We offer financing options for our clients.

We offer a few discounts to qualified clients, and we create personalized payment plans for all of our clients. We do this because no two clients are alike. Some have more money available than others, and so they all need their own unique payment plan.

By offering our clients their own customized payment plan, they are able to afford their loved one’s bail. Their payment plan breaks up the scary and intimidating cost of the bail bond into manageable monthly payments. Each of these payments is designed to fit into the client’s budget, which makes everything easier.

If a person is looking for financing options on a bail bond, they should contact Bail Bonds in Lynwood. We are an experienced bail bond company that has been helping Californians for the last 30 years. We know how to make our bail bonds affordable for everyone.

The best, and most affordable, bail bond help is just a phone call away. Call 323-357-0575 now.

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We Answer Bail Questions All of the Time

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Bailing someone out of jail is a foreign concept to most people. It is not something that many people deal with a on a daily basis. This leads to many people having questions about bail when they need to finally use it to rescue a friend from jail. Bad bail bond companies take advantage of this lack of knowledge. Good companies, like Bail Bonds in Lynwood, do their best to educate their clients, and help them understand how bail works.

  • What is the difference between a bail agent and a bail bondsman?
    Actually, there is no difference between a bail agent and a bail bondsman. Both terms are used to describe the same job.

  • How much does bail cost?
    The cost of a person’s bail depends on a lot of different factors. These factors include, the person’s criminal record, the crime itself, the likelihood of the person running while out on bail, and the threat the person may pose to the community. A judge looks at all of this when determining a person’s bail amount.

  • Can you tell me what my friend/family member was arrested for?
    Yes, we can do that. First, we will need the name of your friend/family member, plus his or her birthday, and the county where he or she was arrested. This will allow us to look up your loved one in the county jail system and get you specific answers about his or her case.

  • Do I need to give collateral for the bail bond?
    In most cases, you do not. Here at Bail Bonds in Lynwood we prefer to not use collateral for our bonds, however collateral may be needed for incredibly large bail bonds.

  • Can you bail my friend out of jail in Nevada?
    No, Bail Bonds in Lynwood and our agents are only licensed to operate within the state of California.

This is just a small sample of the questions that we get about bail bonds here at Bail Bonds in Lynwood. If you have any more questions, you check out some of our other articles on the website, or you can talk to a professional bail agent for free.

Talking to one of our agents is simple, all you need to do is call 323-357-0575 or click Chat With Us now.

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Get the Best Bail Bond Assistance in California

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Local Bail Bonds in Lynwood

Why would anyone settle for less than the very best, especially when the best is cheaper than one you might think? You can get the best bail help in the state of California at a very affordable price just by going to Bail Bonds in Lynwood. If you come to Bail Bonds in Lynwood, you will be well taken care of.

Our agents are always available to assist clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can talk to a professional bail agent as soon as you realize that a friend or family member has been arrested. You will never have to wait around to talk to a professional. Once you start talking to an agent, he or she begins working for you.

Our agents set to work on bailing out your loved one right away. Once they have your loved one’s name, birthday, and county of arrest, they will be able to locate him or her in the county jail database. This will allow them to begin filling out the paperwork.

Next, our agents will work with you to create a payment plan that you can afford. We will break up the large cost of the bail bond into small monthly payments that fit into your budget. With our professional help, you will be able to afford to post your loved one’s bail.

Why would you settle for one of our competitors, when Bail Bonds in Lynwood can take better care of you? We have been taking care of Californians for the last 30 years, and we plan on doing so for many years to come.

You will not be able to find better bail help anywhere else in the state of California.