Hell no, I don't think motorists know one little bit about the rights of cyclists. Nor do they care. I believe motorists barely tolerate us out there, equating us with any other obstacle out there from trash cans to loose dogs. I believe motorists do not tend to treat us with "respect" or any other positive way... that we are generally just considered something to get around at all costs.

However, in response to your line regarding "all the citizens... ," motorists, if they knew and really cared, would not be happy if the DA finds in favor of the state, thus finding in favor of cyclists.

As a cyclist, that pleases me. Apparently you only care to argue whether I have dotted "I's" and crossed "T's."