Originally Posted by kokomo61 (Post 8315213)

that even though he broke the law by passing on the right, failing to yield ROW and pled guilty in court, if I didn't try to cross the street in a legal crosswalk with stopped traffic in both directions, he wouldn't have hit me, and that I should be assigned some level of fault. It's BS, but you can bet that a defense attorney WILL try to blame you for getting hit.

Originally Posted by MrRamonG (Post 8316233)

So, by not pounding safer driving habits into this gentlemen's head, beyond asking him to be more careful like i did, the next cyclist that could potentially get hit by him or his friends or family, is my dumbass fault. Give me a break. You put too much stock into the power of conversation.

In driver's ed and driving school they do teach safe driving habits such as, look before you turn. THis may not be adequate but it is not my job to pick up where these institutions fall short.

Originally Posted by idoru2005 (Post 8316765)

Sorry you felt offended by my response to you. Not my intention. You did what you felt was right, by your standards. Good on you. Should I stroke you more so you can feel good about yourself?

I was only stating what I would have done. At any rate, it may not "be your job", but there's nothing wrong with doing something that isn't your job. I never said anything was your fault (I suggest you re-read what I wrote.)

And btw, I do believe in the power of conversation. :love: