Originally Posted by
trailangel
OMG...! Ya'll so touchie....
Show me the law that says because a Sharrow is painted on the road, it means you ride right where the Sharrow is painted, instead of yielding to other vehicles..sharing the road. It works both ways. Is that painted Sharrow your savior?
Happy to oblige. See bold text below in particular
City of Madison street regulations:
Bicycle boulevards are low speed, low (motor vehicle) traffic volume, local streets that are designated for use primarily by bicyclists. Motor vehicles are welcome on bicycle boulevards. Special blue street signs and shared lane (sharrow) pavement markings signify that motor vehicles must be attentive to the large numbers of cyclists and lower their speeds.
https://www.cityofmadison.com/bikema...boulevards.cfm
Sharrows are pavement markings installed in travel lanes,
reminding motorists that they should expect to see and
share the road with bicyclists by slowing down and passing
only when safe, giving at least three feet of clearance when
passing.
Sharrows can be used on a variety of street types. They may
be used on busier streets where we would prefer to have
bicycle lanes but do not have the space for these, or they
can be used on lower volume streets where we are
encouraging bicycle traffic (bicycle boulevards).
In areas with on‐street parking, sharrows help bicyclists
position themselves within the lane so as to avoid being hit
by a suddenly opened car door. Although it is the motorist’s
responsibility to check for bicyclists or other traffic before
opening their door, riding too close to parked cars is still a
common mistake that can lead to serious injury.
Sharrows are also used to help bicyclists position themselves
in a lane near an intersection to avoid turning movement
crashes such as the “right hook”.
What do sharrows mean for bicyclists and drivers?
Bicyclists:
Use the sharrow to guide where you ride within the lane—
generally through the center of the sharrow.
Remember not to ride too close to parked cars—watch for
opening doors.
Be aware of your surroundings and follow the rules of the
road.
Drivers:
Expect to see bicyclists on the street.
Remember to give bicyclists space when passing. At least
three feet of clearance is required.
Be aware of your surroundings and follow the rules of the
road.
For more information: email
traffic@cityofmadison.com
or visit our website at www. cityofmadison.com
https://www.cityofmadison.com/traffi...arrowFlyer.pdf