Originally Posted by
Burton
Obviously you THINK you're right. That doesn't make it fact. I don't know what the exact legal requirements are where you are, but in Quebec a bicycle is required by law to ride as far right on the lane as possible. Within three feet from the curb to be precise. That the requirement isn't commonly followed or enforced doesn't make it legal.
Here's a link to the LEGAL requirements (and fines) in THIS province.
http://www.saaq.gouv.qc.ca/publicati...fe_cycling.pdf
Maybe you could look up, read and post whats actually legal in YOUR area?
Bicycles AREN'T motor vechicles, and although they are permitted on most streets - aren't legally allowed on most highways, and have rights and responsibilities many of which are DIFFERENT than motor vehicles. If you really want to win a lawsuit in the event of an accident - you need to know what they are.
But in many, if not most jurisdictions, they are defined as a vehicle that falls under the road regulations and laws.
The key word in your assertions about riding as close to the right hand side is "possible". The preponderance of people opening car doors into the street makes riding impractical or not possible.
In Australia, the liability for dooring a cyclist is very specific in the road laws, and the person who opens the door is liable.