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sprockets
07-26-02, 06:09 AM
Should you really need a law to make people look before opening doors in traffic?

http://www.boston.com/dailynews/206/region/Bicyclists_say_car_doors_pose_:.shtml

bac
07-26-02, 07:02 AM
Originally posted by sprockets
Should you really need a law to make people look before opening doors in traffic?http://www.boston.com/dailynews/206/region/Bicyclists_say_car_doors_pose_:.shtml

Hey, most people don't pay attention WHEN they are "driving", I can't imagine the same group paying attentioin when exiting their auto regardless of the law.

Sad, but true. :mad:
bikeman
07-26-02, 07:25 AM
Quote from the Boston article:


"Drivers should be careful when opening doors, but bicyclists also have a responsibility to obey traffic laws and not operate their bikes in a reckless manner, said Arthur Kinsman, spokesman for AAA Southern New England.

The proposed $500 fine is out of line with other traffic violations, Kinsman said.

''To me, a $500 fine sounds absurdly high,'' Kinsman said. "


Consider the source. Although AAA is a helpful organization for most people overall. they are notoriously anti-bike in my opinion. Their mission is to pave over the country, increase sprawl and put everyone in a SUV. It is in their best interest since it brings in lots of money to their organization.

DanFromDetroit
07-26-02, 07:36 AM
The proposed $500 fine is out of line with other traffic violations, Kinsman said.

''To me, a $500 fine sounds absurdly high,'' Kinsman said. "


Let's put Mr. Kinsman on a bike. I'll door him and pay the $500. He gets a broken nose and busted wrist.

I wonder if he would like the sound of that better.
lotek
07-26-02, 07:37 AM
And what exactly does
bicyclists also have a responsibility to obey traffic laws and not operate their bikes in a reckless manner have to do with getting doored?

Marty
Spire
07-26-02, 08:01 AM
Then obey the traffic laws and take the lane when there are lots of parked cars!
Chris L
07-27-02, 12:18 AM
Originally posted by sprockets
Should you really need a law to make people look before opening doors in traffic?


In a perfect world, we wouldn't need any laws at all. Unfortunately, we don't live in a perfect world.