Originally Posted by
Ed Holland
Through the looking glass - do we consider a "Person in a car" or just an inexperienced or inattentive driver? or just a driver?
I really believe it is disingenuous to continue this idea of the "proper cyclist" or whatever label one might choose. We've divided ourselves before with all that thinly disguised elitism in the VC arena, and I for one would be happy to avoid a repeat performance.
If the person in a car has a valid license, (meaning that they passed a minimum test) then the state considers them to be a valid driver.
Since no such standard exists for anybody riding a bike... then you, a cyclist with experience, is considered the same as the DUI guy that just jumped on a bike for the first time.... and the same as a 6 year old just learning to ride.
What do you think?