Originally Posted by
Bekologist
there's no reference to bicyclists being required to follow laws to 'pull off roadway' 46 61 427 law
by either WA DOT or the BAW.
you figure one of these two organizations associated with bicycling in WA would have reiterated our legal responsibilities clearly.
As far as I can determine reading here, a bicycle is a vehicle according to WA law, this means that all laws that apply to vehicles, apply to bicycles unless there is a specific exemption. Exemptions for bicycles in law take place in four forms.
1) The the statute specifically states it does not apply to bicycles.
2) Another stature states that a certain law or group of laws do not apply to bicycles.
3) They invent another category, motor vehicle, which is used typically for statutes that apply to motorized vehicles, but not non-motorized vehicles (bicycles, horse drawn carriages, etc).
4) Another statute supersedes that statute, in regards to bicycles, generally this is stated within the statute itself.
Now whether it's the law or not, if you notice a longer string of traffic behind you, it's common courtesy to move out of the way and let that traffic pass at the first opportunity to do so safely. Otherwise you simply provide more ammunition for those you would like to eliminate any road user that isn't motorized.