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by yhache
Sun Nov 22, 2009 9:19 am
Forum: Failing to share the road
Topic: lane straddling
Replies: 2
Views: 5892

lane straddling

Is there a law prohibiting lane straddling in this scenario . I am approaching a cyclist in my car on a four lane city street. I find that the cyclist is ridding too close to the curb and allowing cars to pass him dangerously close. Instead of making a full lane change I decide to left signal and straddle the lanes 50 meters before I reach the ...
by yhache
Thu Nov 05, 2009 11:08 am
Forum: Failing to share the road
Topic: left turn for cyclist
Replies: 4
Views: 3619

left turn for cyclist

Hi Squishy, lane splitting would suggest that I am riding a motorcycle. I think that a bicycle and another motorized vehicle like a car in the same lane would be lane sharing. Isn't that what cyclist and motorists are supposed to do is share the lane whenever it is safe to do so?
by yhache
Tue Nov 03, 2009 10:02 pm
Forum: Failing to share the road
Topic: left turn for cyclist
Replies: 4
Views: 3619

left turn for cyclist

I would like to know if it is acceptable for a cyclist approaching a crowded intersection while the light is red and move to the right front corner of the lead vehicle in the left turn lane. This move would be made slowly while all vehicles are not moving and there is enough room in my opinion to reach the front of the line and signal my intensions ...
by yhache
Wed Oct 28, 2009 7:56 am
Forum: Failing to share the road
Topic: SHARE THE LANE
Replies: 4
Views: 3943

SHARE THE LANE

How much room must I give a cyclist in a 8 foot lane?