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Old 02-26-05, 08:51 PM
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John E
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Originally Posted by 2mtr
... One huge sticking point in Hawaii law: bicyclist are treated as motorists: they must follow all rules and regulations, including that silly thing about not speeding. Except when it comes to right of way. We are forced into the extreme fringe of the road. And if there's a wide enough shoulder, the law says were MUST get off the road.
Actually, Hawaii closely follows California law:

http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscur...0291c-0145.htm

including exception conditions under which you are NOT obligated to use the shoulder. We have argued this one in the bicycle coalition; in practice, I am not convinced I see a problem.
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