Originally Posted by
psychicandroid
This is illegal in most places, if you're speaking of using the center turn lane as your cycling lane. The turn lane is for TURNING, and you being there is a risk to the drivers around you. You will get ticketed for that, if you don't get hit by someone trying to turn first.
On the other hand if you're speaking of taking the entire righthand lane, kudos. I'm STILL not brave enough to do that and I've been at the commuting thing for 2+ years. (yeah, young'un I know.)
Thanks for the straighten and correction!
Well taken too.
It was a survival move for me. The center seems much more safe than taking the full of a dual lane, specially when they are passing at 45mph+.
Putting an end to the center lane from this point on. Might have to take the sidewalk on some parts of my route. When cars are passing you at 50mph+ it is no time to be meek, and undecisive. One must take an
action that is best for their safety or don't ride..
Another route is an option too. However, it is much, much longer. They are working on putting a bike lane in those areas. I wish they hurry up.
When taking that full lane on a dual, with speeding cars, IMO, a rider MUST have ample lights..Not any meekly lights, I mean BE SEEN LIGHTS!! You don't have to be brave, just SMART!!
Thanks again,