On my right! On my right!
08-02-18, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by noodle soup
Hi. What's this thread about?
Fingers crossed for the lock!
08-02-18, 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by jitteringjr
Will you please stop replying this to me? I agree. Can we please move past this part of the discussion?
08-02-18, 10:10 AM
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Sidewalks are for pedestrians, so they always have priority there and cyclist are required (usually by law) to yield the right-of-way. However, cities set the rules as to whether cyclist can use can used the sidewalk or not and how they should behave when they are on them.
Typically, downtown or other highly congested sidewalk areas are off limits to cyclist -- and is usually marked. I've seen many cyclist ignore these clear makings and I scold them. Just as I do when pedestrian leave the sidewalk and encroach onto areas clearly designated for cyclist ONLY. If there is an adjacent bike lane on the road or next to the sidewalk, cyclist must use them.
I've seen speed limits on MUP, rarely. But have never read any legal rules anywhere that apply to them. Still, in any case, and at any time safety is always a priority, and the law will expect all adults to use good and prudent judgement when in public. That understand is the universal, and applies at all times and to everyone.
Typically, downtown or other highly congested sidewalk areas are off limits to cyclist -- and is usually marked. I've seen many cyclist ignore these clear makings and I scold them. Just as I do when pedestrian leave the sidewalk and encroach onto areas clearly designated for cyclist ONLY. If there is an adjacent bike lane on the road or next to the sidewalk, cyclist must use them.
I've seen speed limits on MUP, rarely. But have never read any legal rules anywhere that apply to them. Still, in any case, and at any time safety is always a priority, and the law will expect all adults to use good and prudent judgement when in public. That understand is the universal, and applies at all times and to everyone.
08-02-18, 10:31 AM
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This thread delivers!
08-02-18, 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by memebag
I'm asking cyclists to announce when they pass.
Originally Posted by memebag
If I don't know you're back there I may swerve in front of you at the last second, injuring us both.
08-02-18, 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by jitteringjr
I realized this. But you don't seem to realize that you are never going to get 100% of people to do this 100% of the time and no amount of internet pleading or even MUP yelling, if you do that, is going to change that. So as long as you hold this mentality:
Originally Posted by jitteringjr
Instead of simply looking behind you before you swerve, you are putting yourself at unnecessary risk.
08-02-18, 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by noodle soup
Hi. What's this thread about?
08-02-18, 07:58 PM
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I only use my turn signals when the person in the lane I'm moving into, or the person behind me when I'm turning, requires to change their trajectory and/or speed in any way. Otherwise, I don't bother. Discuss.
08-02-18, 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by PepeM
I only use my turn signals when the person in the lane I'm moving into, or the person behind me when I'm turning, requires to change their trajectory and/or speed in any way. Otherwise, I don't bother. Discuss.
08-04-18, 05:06 AM
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Originally Posted by jitteringjr
I use my left arm folded up to make a right hand turn even though I don’t have to hold onto a throttle with my right hand like motorcycle riders did before lightbulbs. Never mind F that crap. I just point and go.
08-04-18, 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Bah Humbug
Law is state by state. Cite chapter and verse x50, or take the L.
08-04-18, 08:31 AM
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Ok this thread is done here.
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