Helmet-cam video shows cyclists running red lights, one slamming into an SUV

A pack of cyclists cuts through crowded city streets in a fast-cut helmet-cam video, weaving between moving cars and rolling through busy crosswalks. In the opening seconds, one rider runs into the side of an SUV crossing in front of him and goes over its hood, then is seen pushing himself back up.

The Injury Firm, an Orange County accident law firm, posted the clip Oct. 23, 2026, in a collaboration with Juice Unlocked and several other social media pages. The caption says the riders were running red lights and riding the wrong way at the end. The post does not say where or when it was filmed, who the riders are or whether anyone was hurt. Yellow taxis and street signs in the footage point to New York City, not OC.

What the rules say in California

The California DMV says bicyclists "must obey STOP signs and red signal lights," should ride in the same direction as traffic and must yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk. Vehicle Code Section 21200 puts the same duties on bike riders as on drivers, and riders who break those rules can be ticketed and fined, according to Shouse California Law Group.

The Injury Firm has offices in Anaheim Hills and Irvine and says it works on a no-win, no-fee basis.

Partner content: this post was published by The Injury Firm. This is not legal advice.