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03-15-05, 03:51 PM

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Raiyn

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Originally Posted by skydive69

Apparently you have different laws in your state then we do in Florida. We can't take the lane, and must ride as far to the right of the roadway as practical except on a one-way road, where one can choose to ride on the far left.

The hell we can't. The law says as far right as practicable which means as far right as to avoid any road side hazards. If we are going at the speed limit in a section we have every right to take the lane.

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Originally Posted by skydive69

We cannot ride the opposite way of traffic on the roadway. The other day, I almost hit another rider as I was cranking down the road at 30 mph when this dumbass appeared suddenly in front of me going against traffic. I had to swerve into traffic from a designated bike lane to avoid taking us both out. Oh, and yes, there was a bike lane on the other side of the road also, where this alleged rider belonged.

While that's unfortunate you weren't responsible for his actions.

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