Yes the cyclist should have had a headlight. The OP should have been more careful when making a right turn on red.
The OP words his post to blame the cyclist for everything.
Originally Posted by
lawrencehare
He could see the cars stopped in lanes one and two of the north bound road but the third right-turn only lane was not visible - I imagine. Although he should have been able to see that a car would turn right now and then. As I turned right, he came across the road and thumped into the left front fender of my car, I was moving at the time so we both came to a standstill. If I had not been moving he would have missed me. As I noted, it was wet and dark and had he had a front lamp I would have seen him. In fact, had he had reflective clothing - my wet-weather gear is yellow with reflective shiny bits - it would not have happened. Anyway - I was horrifed, as was he, only he was able to express himself at great volume and without bothering to listen to me!
OPs front bumper hit the cyclist who had the ROW, yet OP says cyclist hit him.
Reflective material on the cyclist would not have helped since OPs headlights were not shining on the cyclist.
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Last edited by CB HI; 02-20-12 at 04:46 PM.