Originally Posted by Helmet Head
Drivers in California and in most other states are REQUIRED to merge into bike lanes prior to make right turns, and are allowed to do so up to 200 feet prior to their turn.
In California and in most other states, a motorist in the bike lane within 200 feet of a right turn is perfectly legal and proper.
Of course, they should yield to any cyclists who are in there, but once they're partially in the bike lane, they have the right of way, and you have to yield to them.
I think you're only partially correct.
First: They "should" yield to any cyclist who is in the bike lane? So they don't have to yield? They can cut you off? They can mow you down? Come on, you must realize that they "must" yield to any cyclist who has the right of way.
Second: They have the right of way, and you have to yield to them? You must mean once they are in the properly in the lane, they have the right of way IF you are approaching from behind.