Originally Posted by
danarnold
Isn't it one of our shared beliefs that the motoring public should be better educated about cyclists' right to the road, that we as cyclists should play a role in that education?
Secondly, don't we want to at least try to change the laws that discriminate against our equal use of the road?
I agree that this is an uphill battle, it always is for those in the majority. But isn't it a goal worth at least trying to approach.
Finally, isn't this exactly what all of us who advocate some version of 'vehicular cycling' do as a practical matter, simply by using the roads and specifically when we claim the lane?
It is indeed one of my shared beliefs that the motoring public should be better educated... But let's ask the leading guru about that and see what his response is and I think you will understand my frustration.
Changing the laws won't do squat... as the public is not aware of the laws now... so it won't make one bit of difference. Now enacting laws that demand that the motoring public pay attention to cyclists is another story... as this will give LEOs something to enforce, AND give cyclists some needed publicity. But again, ask the leading guru about this and check the response.
Yes, all of us who vehicularly cycle are constantly "fighting the battle." It gets old... real old. Heck, any wonder why John is such a curmudgeon...