Originally Posted by
FBinNY
I tire of hearing that FRAP is some kind of unfair handicap placed on cyclists.
The UK and several US states seem to do OK without FRAP laws. Why exactly do we have FRAP laws again?
I generally ride in the right half of the right lane, but will move left as the situation calls for.
I generally ride on the left side of the lane because I prefer to avoid "in lane" passes. Unforunately, based on the discretion of an amateur traffic court judge this could be construed as a statutory infraction. Unclear and discretionary laws favor the majority.
Let's focus on SHARING the road, and using as much pavement as needed
I focus on using the road. I'll leave the sharing to those who think appeasing an angry motoring minority will increase support for cycling.
a cyclist has reasonable discretion as to what's practical or practicable.
discretion, practical, and practicable are code words for second class traffic.
here is a great example:
Cyclist gets Ticket for Riding on Bike Lane White Line Ashland Police - YouTube