Well, well, sometimes, if all the stars align properly (over-the-top motorist behavior like purposely running into/over a cyclist who is stopped in a bike lane, witnesses who are outraged enough to stick around, etc), motorists can be charged with assault with a deadly weapon. Look what just appeared in the news:
http://www.sfgate.com/local/article/...st-4895883.php
From the article:
A Seattle woman alleged to have rammed a bicyclist who was riding too slowly for her taste has been charged with assault...
As he stopped at the intersection, Soerensen pulled up alongside him and began screaming, the man told police. According to charging papers, he then heard her tires squeal and watched as the car swung into a bicycle lane and hit him.
Knocked down, the man was not seriously injured in the incident. The driver then sped away.
The man was “quite sure this was an intentional act by the driver of the car, who just continued without stopping,” ...
...Several witnesses to the incident gave descriptions matching Soerensen when contacted by police, the detective continued. At least one provided police with a license plate number matching Soerensen’s car.
So, if you're going to attack a cyclist, don't be obvious. Don't honk your horn or curse them out first. Just run them down and stick around to tell the cops what a horrible accident it is. Same formula for pedestrians.