FU People who Walk, Jog, and Bike in the middle of the street

[ShooterMcGavin]

I know you New Yorker's are telling me to shut the fuck up because you have to deal with this on a much larger level I'm sure, but this is still annoying.

It's especially horrible when there is a fucking SIDEWALK that they could be on. Just today I almost got into a wreck while trying to swerve around a jackass who was riding his stupid bike.

I also saw a jogger and someone walking in the street today, and there were also sidewalks that they could have used.

If you are in a neighborhood street, fine, jog. It's your neighborhood. But if you are in a fucking main street getting your exercise in morning traffic, I hope you get run over.

THE STREET IS FOR CARS. SIDEWALKS ARE FOR PEDESTRIANS.

[FAZ8218]

I had this guy on a bike this other day in the middle of the street, following traffic rules... FU tho that.

[ShooterMcGavin]

I had this guy on a bike this other day in the middle of the street, following traffic rules... FU tho that.


"whaa"

[burky79]

i clipped a fucknut, with my mirror the other day, that was riding a bike in the middle of the street, with traffic and dark clothing about 5 on the way home from work. i barely sw him, so by the time i adjusted my direction, the mirror stuck out enough to hit his shoulder.

i agree

FU non-conforming a-holes.

[wes mantooth]

I also hate these fuckers. I try to shave the side of their sneaker off as I drive by the joggers. They flip me off and I just wave and smile. The worst part of it is that they do this shit even when there's a sidewalk.

The fucked up thing with bike riders is that they think people that walk or jog in the road are assholes and deserve it when they get hit but when it's another rider they get outraged. At least the ones I work with do.

[Sinn Fein]

It bugs the fuck out of me when these bike riding faggots insist on riding the white line instead of riding on the shoulder. Hey douchebag, you're not in some kind of race. Move the fuck over and ride on the 6' wide shoulder so I don't hit you.

[Mommadeez4u]

I won't cut and paste the lengthy laws concerning all this, to sum up:

Get over yourselves, fuckheads. Bicyclists have as much right to be on the ROAD, not the SIDEWALK, as you.

Pass a cyclist with a minumum of 3' between your car and him or face a 500.00 fine.

[Joe Avezzano]

It bugs the fuck out of me when these bike riding faggots insist on riding the white line instead of riding on the shoulder. Hey douchebag, you're not in some kind of race. Move the fuck over and ride on the 6' wide shoulder so I don't hit you.

My road home is a 2 lane blacktop with extra wide accomodating 6' shoulders, but the faggots in their spandex hotpants with their anuses pointed back at me must insist on riding right down the solid white. Fuck these assholes playing like they're Lance Armstrong. I ride miles on my bike in basketball shorts and flipflops and love the hell out of it.

[burky79]

I won't cut and paste the lengthy laws concerning all this, to sum up:

Get over yourselves, fuckheads. Bicyclists have as much right to be on the ROAD, not the SIDEWALK, as you.

Pass a cyclist with a minumum of 3' between your car and him or face a 500.00 fine.

take the time and cut and paste.

i do not know the laws myself, but there is no way that a cyclist can have the same amount of rights to be on the road as a motor vehicle does.

and if they (in theory) do then they would have to adhear to the same laws as motor vehicles.

which from most responses i would guess is not the case.

in my case the a-hole self ritcheous douche bag was riding with the traffic flow and at least 2 feet out from the curb of the sidewalk, with dark colored clothing on and no reflective material at dusk. that is like a car driving at dusk with no lights on and going 8mph in a 45 zone.

so please tell me Mommadeez4u, how that fuckhead (to borrow from you) has the same rights on the road as i do.

board is yours!

[ShooterMcGavin]

I won't cut and paste the lengthy laws concerning all this, to sum up:

Get over yourselves, fuckheads. Bicyclists have as much right to be on the ROAD, not the SIDEWALK, as you.

Pass a cyclist with a minumum of 3' between your car and him or face a 500.00 fine.

But it's annoying that they are on the ROAD and not the SIDEWALK, because I'm trying to go 45 when they are doing 20. The SIDEWALK, by common sense and safety, not by law, is the most appropriate place for cyclists and pedestrians.

[FAZ8218]

I won't cut and paste the lengthy laws concerning all this, to sum up:

Get over yourselves, fuckheads. Bicyclists have as much right to be on the ROAD, not the SIDEWALK, as you.

Pass a cyclist with a minumum of 3' between your car and him or face a 500.00 fine.
No I'm not gonna get over myself... Cyclists can ride on the shoulder... I don't have a problem with that. My problem was the guy riding in the MIDDLE of the street, stopping at stop signs and traffic lights, stopped at a traffic light, and wouldn't move over FOR ME, to make a right on red. Is there a law allowing him to be an asshole too?

[Mommadeez4u]

Oklahoma City Bicycle Ordinance (http://www.oklahomabicyclesociety.com/OKC%20Bicycle%20Ordinance.pdf)

§ 32-476. Scope.
The provisions of this article shall apply whenever a bicycle is operated upon any street or upon any
public way, subject to those exceptions stated in this article.
(Code 1970, § 34-240; Code 1980, § 32-476)
State law references: Application of bicycle regulations, 47 O.S. §
11-1201(c).
§ 32-477. Application of traffic laws to bicycles.
Every person riding a bicycle upon a roadway shall be granted all the rights and shall be subject to all
the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by the laws of this State and the traffic provisions of this
Code applicable to the driver of a vehicle, except as to special regulations in this article and except as to
those provisions of laws and ordinances which by their nature are inapplicable to such persons.
(Code 1970, § 34-241; Code 1980, § 32-477)
State law references: Application of traffic laws to bicycles, 47 O.S. §
11-1202.
§ 32-478. Obedience to traffic control devices.
(a) Any person operating a bicycle shall obey the instructions of official traffic control signs, and
other control devices applicable to vehicles, unless otherwise directed by a police officer.
(b) Whenever authorized signs are erected indicating that a turning movement is restricted no person
operating a bicycle shall disobey the direction of any such sign, except where that person dismounts
from the bicycle to make the turn, in which event such person shall then obey the regulations applicable
to pedestrians.
(c) No person shall ride or operate a bicycle in any direction except that permitted of vehicular traffic
traveling on the same side of the roadway.
(Code 1970, § 34-242(a)--(c); Ord. No. 15924, § 1, 8-12-80; Code 1980, §
32-478)
§ 32-479. Riding on roadways and bicycle paths generally.
(a) Every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall ride as near to the righthand side of the
roadway as practicable, exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or a vehicle proceeding in
the same direction.
(b) Persons riding bicycles upon a roadway shall not ride more than two abreast except on paths or
parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles.
(c) Whenever a bicycle lane has been established on a roadway, any person operating a bicycle upon
the roadway at a speed less than the normal speed of traffic moving in the same direction shall ride
within the bicycle lane, except that such person may move out of the lane under any of the following
situations:
(1) Whenever overtaking or passing another bicycle, vehicle or pedestrian within the lane or about to
enter the lane if such overtaking and passing cannot be done safely within the lane.
(2) When preparing for a turn at an intersection or into a private road or drivway.
(3) When reasonably necessary to leave the bicycle lane to avoid debris or other hazardous conditions.
(Code 1970, § 34-244; Ord. No. 15924, § 1, 8-12-80; Code 1980, § 32-479;
Ord. No. 22414, § 1, 3-2-04)
State law references: Riding on roadway and bicycle paths, 47 O.S. §
11-1205.
§ 32-480. Manner of riding bicycle.
(a) A person propelling a bicycle shall not ride other than astride a permanent and regular seat
attached thereto.
(b) No bicycle shall be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is
designed and equipped.
(Code 1970, § 34-243; Code 1980, § 32-480)
State law references: Similar provisions, 47 O.S. § 11-1203.
§ 32-481. Speed restrictions.
No person shall operate a bicycle at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions
then existing.
(Code 1970, § 34-245; Code 1980, § 32-481)
§ 32-482. Yielding right-of-way from bicycle path or sidewalks.
Every person riding a bicycle on a bikepath or sidewalk that is about to enter or cross a roadway shall
yield the right-of-way to all traffic on such roadway.
(Code 1970, § 9-242(d); Ord. No. 15924, § 1, 8-12-80; Code 1980, § 32-482)
§ 32-483. Leaving bicycle lanes.
No person operating a bicycle shall leave a bicycle lane until the movement can be made with
reasonable safety and then only after giving an appropriate signal.
(Code 1970, § 9-242(e); Ord. No. 15924, § 1, 8-12-80; Code 1980, § 32-483)
§ 32-484. Motor vehicles in bicycle lanes.
Whenever a bicycle lane has been established on a roadway any person operating a motor vehicle on
such a roadway shall not drive in the bicycle lane except to park where parking is permitted, to enter or
leave the roadway or to prepare for a turn.
(Code 1970, § 34-242(f); Ord. No. 15924, § 1, 8-12-80; Code 1980, § 32-484)
§ 32-485. Bicycles emerging from alleys or driveways; yielding right-of-way.
The operator of a bicycle emerging from an alley, driveway, or building, shall, upon approaching a
sidewalk area extending across any alleyway, yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians approaching on
the sidewalk or sidewalk area. Upon entering the roadway the operator shall yield the right-of-way to all
vehicles approaching on the roadway.
(Code 1970, § 34-246; Code 1980, § 32-485)
§ 32-486. Clinging to vehicles prohibited.
No person riding upon any bicycle shall attach the same or himself to any streetcar or vehicle upon a
roadway.
(Code 1970, § 34-247; Code 1980, § 32-486)
State law references: Clinging to vehicles, 47 O.S. § 11-1204.
§ 32-487. Riding on sidewalks.
(a) No person shall ride a bicycle upon a sidewalk within a business district.
(b) The Director is authorized to order the erection of signs on any sidewalk or roadway prohibiting
the riding of bicycles thereon by any person and when such signs are in place no person shall disobey
them. Such an order shall be based upon the public health, safety and welfare.
(c) Persons riding a bicycle upon a sidewalk shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and shall
give an audible signal before overtaking and passing any pedestrian.
(Code 1970, § 34-250; Ord. No. 15924, § 1, 8-12-80; Code 1980, § 32-487)
§ 32-488. Carrying articles.
No person operating a bicycle shall carry any package, bundle, or article which prevents the rider from
keeping at least one hand upon the handlebars.
(Code 1970, § 34-248; Code 1980, § 32-488)
State law references: Carrying articles, 47 O.S. § 11-1206.
§ 32-489. Parking.
No person shall park a bicycle upon a street other than upon the roadway against the curb or upon the
sidewalk in a rack to support the bicycle, or against a building or at the curb in such manner as to afford
the least obstruction to pedestrian traffic.
(Code 1970, § 34-249; Code 1980, § 32-489)
§ 32-490. Lamps and equipment on bicycles.
(a) Bicycles in use at nighttime shall be equipped with a lamp on the front which shall emit a white
light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front and with a red reflector on the rear of a type
which shall be visible from 50 feet to 300 feet to the rear. A lamp emitting a red light visible from a
distance of 500 feet to the rear may be used in addition to the red reflector.
(b) A bicycle shall not be equipped with, nor shall any person use, any siren or whistle upon a bicycle.
(c) Bicycles shall be equipped with a brake which will enable the operator to make the braked wheel
skid on dry, level, clean pavement.
(Code 1970, § 34-257; Code 1980, § 32-490)
State law references: Bicycle equipment, 47 O.S. § 11-1207.

[ShooterMcGavin]

Yup.

(a) Every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall ride as near to the righthand side of the
roadway as practicable, exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or a vehicle proceeding in
the same direction.
(b) Persons riding bicycles upon a roadway shall not ride more than two abreast except on paths or
parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles.
(c) Whenever a bicycle lane has been established on a roadway, any person operating a bicycle upon
the roadway at a speed less than the normal speed of traffic moving in the same direction shall ride
within the bicycle lane
A few streets in Norman don't even have a bicycle lane, but there is a sidewalk in those cases, therefore they should get on the fucking sidewalk.

And

§ 32-482. Yielding right-of-way from bicycle path or sidewalks.
Every person riding a bicycle on a bikepath or sidewalk that is about to enter or cross a roadway shall
yield the right-of-way to all traffic on such roadway.
(Code 1970, § 9-242(d); Ord. No. 15924, § 1, 8-12-80; Code 1980, § 32-482)
§ 32-483. Leaving bicycle lanes.
No person operating a bicycle shall leave a bicycle lane until the movement can be made with
reasonable safety and then only after giving an appropriate signal.

[HummerTuesdays]

This is exactly why I refuse to take up cycling. People drive like assholes and refuse to share the road. I hope when you hit a cyclist that there are witnesses, and they sue you for everything you'll ever be worth.

[Buster H]

Wow, what a bunch of whiners. As a cyclist, I try to do my best to keep as close to the shoulder as possible. The only times I do not ride as far over as possible are when there is too much gravel or sand on the shoulder to ride safely. The contact surface for a road bike tire inflated to 120psi is less than that of a dime.

I have friends that ride like what you are saying and even worse, some of them will ride side by side even when a car is coming. They make me extremely nervous so I don't ride with them.

I will post the laws in a few minutes, but yes we do have the same rights in a car. A few of my friends have actually been issued tickets for speeding (it was in a small town and the speed limit was 15). They were doing 25. A few others I know have been issued tickets for running red lights/stop signs.

There is no excuse for the douche to be riding at dusk without lights or reflective clothing. he got what he deserved.

The sidewalk excuse is fucking ridiculous. When I was in top shape, I would average 20mph over a 60 mile ride. There is no feasible way to ride on a sidewalk at that speed. Even now, I average 16-17mph and it still is not possible to do that on a sidewalk.


I'll tag my own Fuck you onto this. Fuck you to asshole teenage girls that just got their license and pull out in front of cyclists doing 25mph with bright clothing in the middle of the day.

Fuck you to drivers that see a cyclist riding down the road and will accelerate to pass them, only to then immediately make a right turn. That has happened to me several times. I did manage to kick the rear of one of the cars on one of those. It scared the shit out of that woman.

Here are the laws for Mass.
http://www.massbike.org/bikelaw/


Massachusetts Laws Pertaining to Bicyclists

For exact requirements, please read the complete text of the laws pertaining to bicyclists and bicycling in Massachusetts. General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Chapter 85, Section 11a, Chapter 85, Section 11b, Chapter 85, Section 11c, and Chapter 85, Section 11d.

Your rights

* You may ride your bicycle on any public road, street, or bikeway in the Commonwealth, except limited access or express state highways where signs specifically prohibiting bikes have been posted.
* You may ride on sidewalks outside business districts, unless local laws prohibit sidewalk riding.
* You may use either hand to signal stops and turns.
* You may pass cars on the right.
* If you carry children or other passengers inside an enclosed trailer or other device that will adequately restrain them and protect their heads in a crash, they need not wear helmets.
* You may hold a bicycle race on any public road or street in the Commonwealth, if you do so in cooperation with a recognized bicycle organization, and if you get approval from the appropriate police department before the race is held.
* You may establish special bike regulations for races by agreement between your bicycle organization and the police.
* You may have as many lights and reflectors on your bike as you wish.

Your responsibilities: you MUST do these things

* You must obey all traffic laws and regulations of the Commonwealth.
* You must use hand signals to let people know you plan stop or turn.
* You must give pedestrians the right of way.
* You must give pedestrians an audible signal before overtaking or passing them.
* You must ride single file unless passing.
* You must ride astride a regular, permanent seat that is attached to your bicycle.
* You must keep one hand on your handlebars at all times.
* If you are 16 years old or younger, you must wear a helmet that meets ANSI requirements on any bike, anywhere, at all times. The helmet must fit your head and the chin strap must be fastened.
* You must have your headlight and taillight on if you are riding anytime from 1/2 hour after sunset until 1/2 hour before sunrise.
* You must wear reflectors on both ankles if there are no reflectors on your pedals.
* You must notify the police of any accident involving personal injury or property damage over $100.

Your responsibilities: you MAY NOT do these things

* You may not carry a passenger anywhere on your bike except on a regular seat permanently attached to the bike, or to a trailer towed by the bike.
* You may not carry any child between the ages of 1 to 4, or weighing 40 pounds or less, anywhere on a single-passenger bike except in a baby seat attached to the bike. The child must be able to sit upright in the seat and must be held in the seat by a harness or seatbelt. Their hands and feet must be out of reach of the wheel spokes.
* You may not carry any child under the age of 1 on your bike, even in a baby seat; this does not preclude carrying them in a trailer.
* You may not use a siren or whistle on your bike to warn pedestrians.
* You may not park your bike on a street, road, bikeway or sidewalk where it will be in other people's way.
* You may not carry anything on your bike unless it is in a basket, rack, bag, or trailer designed for the purpose.
* You may not modify your bike so that your hands are higher than your shoulders when gripping the handlebars.
* You may not alter the fork of your bike to extend it.

Your responsibilities: equipping your bike

* Your bike must have a permanent, regular seat attached to it.
* Your brakes must be good enough to bring you to a stop, from a speed of 15 miles an hour, within 30 feet of braking. This distance assumes a dry, clean, hard, level surface.
* At night, your headlight must emit a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet. A generator-powered lamp that shines only when the bike is moving is okay.
* At night, your taillight must be red and must be visible from a distance of at least 600 feet.
* At night, your reflectors must be visible in the low beams of a car's headlights from a distance of at least 600 feet. Reflectors and reflective material on your bike must be visible from the back and sides.

Penalties

* Violations of any of these laws can be punished by a fine of up to $20. Parents and guardians are responsible for cyclists under the age of 18. The bicycle of anyone under 18 who violates the law can be impounded by the police or town selectmen for up to 15 days.

[sknight]

The worst shit for the cyclists are the ones that can't wait and speed up to make a right turn in front of a cyclist. They are only second to the LI white trash fucks that think they have to blow their horns and swerve into a bike to teach him a lesson. The best is when they're stuck at a LONG red light and you proceed to pick up a piece of broken sidewalk and throw it at the side of his brand new truck, then ride away into a neighborhood, never to be seen again. The window was the obvious target, but risky. A door is much better.

In the last year, several cyclists on LI have been involved in fatal hit and runs, where the driver made the right turn in front of a cyclist, instead of just waiting to make the turn behind the rider.

One thing I will never forget was about 2001 riding north on Broadway in Greenlawn, coming out of Huntington. I had to make a left at the intersection with Cuba Hill Rd, so I signalled to go into the left turn lane. I'm riding, then a vehicle passes on my right, then makes the left in front of me onto Cuba Hill. Not two seconds later a cop speeds by me with the lights flashing, and nails the guy that passed me on the right. The cop told me he passed me on the right and got lots of moving violation tickets due to it, including a reckless driving charge.

[Buster H]

No I'm not gonna get over myself... Cyclists can ride on the shoulder... I don't have a problem with that. My problem was the guy riding in the MIDDLE of the street, stopping at stop signs and traffic lights, stopped at a traffic light, and wouldn't move over FOR ME, to make a right on red. Is there a law allowing him to be an asshole too?

If he was maintaining the speed limit, thats fine.

If I am making a left turn at a redlight, I will carefully ride up to the front if there is room, or I will wait in the line of cars. The only difference is, I can accelerate faster on my bike than most people normally do in their cars, once I make the turn, it is back to the side of the road.

[burky79]

Oklahoma City Bicycle Ordinance (http://www.oklahomabicyclesociety.com/OKC%20Bicycle%20Ordinance.pdf)

§ 32-479. Riding on roadways and bicycle paths generally.
(a) Every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall ride as near to the righthand side of the
roadway as practicable,(Definately was not as far right as he could have been, he was at least 2 feet away.) exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or a vehicle proceeding in
the same direction.
(b) Persons riding bicycles upon a roadway shall not ride more than two abreast except on paths or
parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles.
(c) Whenever a bicycle lane has been established on a roadway, any person operating a bicycle upon
the roadway at a speed less than the normal speed of traffic moving in the same direction shall ride
within the bicycle lane, except that such person may move out of the lane under any of the following
situations:
(1) Whenever overtaking or passing another bicycle, vehicle or pedestrian within the lane or about to
enter the lane if such overtaking and passing cannot be done safely within the lane.
(2) When preparing for a turn at an intersection or into a private road or drivway.
(3) When reasonably necessary to leave the bicycle lane to avoid debris or other hazardous conditions.
(Code 1970, § 34-244; Ord. No. 15924, § 1, 8-12-80; Code 1980, § 32-479;
Ord. No. 22414, § 1, 3-2-04)
(Code 1970, § 34-249; Code 1980, § 32-489)
§ 32-490. Lamps and equipment on bicycles.
(a) Bicycles in use at nighttime shall be equipped with a lamp on the front which shall emit a white
light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front and with a red reflector on the rear of a type
which shall be visible from 50 feet to 300 feet to the rear. A lamp emitting a red light visible from a
distance of 500 feet to the rear may be used in addition to the red reflector.(He was not following any part of section "a")
(b) A bicycle shall not be equipped with, nor shall any person use, any siren or whistle upon a bicycle.
(c) Bicycles shall be equipped with a brake which will enable the operator to make the braked wheel
skid on dry, level, clean pavement.
(Code 1970, § 34-257; Code 1980, § 32-490)
State law references: Bicycle equipment, 47 O.S. § 11-1207.

redded my responses.
i am sure these vary from state to state, but the bold were my main concerns that are not followed.
i cant imagine there is no law for prohibiting the natural flow of traffic.
when these idiots are goin 6-8mph in a 35+, there is no way thatcan be legal, with out warning the approaching traffic properly.


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i just found the ohio code(s) (http://www.ohiobike.org/bicycle-law-digest.html)

i put it under the nsfw tab, for those of you who dont want to read/see the whole article



Below are annotated excerpts of concern to cyclists from Ohio traffic law. If you want to look-up Ohio traffic law for yourself, you can access the entire Ohio Revised Code online, http://onlinedocs.andersonpublishing.com/revisedcode/. The traffic laws are in Title 45. You can also go directly to Chapter 4511 (the rules of the road) and Chapter 4513 (equipment rules).
Information given here includes revisions to the Ohio Revised Code effective 15 Sep 2006.
§ 4501.01. Definitions.
As used in this chapter and Chapters 4503., 4505., 4507., 4509., 4511.,4513., 4515., and 4517. of the Revised Code, and in the penal laws, except as otherwise provided:
(A) "Vehicle" means every device, including a motorized bicycle, in, upon, or by which any person or property may be transported or drawn upon a highway, except that "vehicle" does not include any motorized wheelchair, any electric personal assistive mobility device, any device that is moved by power collected from overhead electric trolley wires or that is used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks, or any device, other than a bicycle, that is moved by human power.
Comment: A bicycle is defined as a vehicle and thus is governed by a uniform set of rules common to all vehicles and a small set of specific rules for bicycles. (There are other specific rules for other vehicle types, such as trucks or busses.) The annotated list here summarizes the most important parts of the traffic rules and equipment rules that govern bicycle driving. People who try to make up their own rules have an accident rate five times higher than knowledgeable cyclists who follow the rules of the road.
§ 4511.07. Local traffic regulations.
(A) Sections 4511.01 to 4511.78, 4511.99, and 4513.01 to 4513.37 of the Revised Code do not prevent local authorities from carrying out the following activities with respect to streets and highways under their jurisdiction and within the reasonable exercise of the police power:
(8) Regulating the operation of bicycles: provided that no such regulation shall be fundamentally inconsistent with the uniform rules of the road prescribed by this chapter and that no such regulation shall prohibit the use of bicycles on any public street or highway except as provided in section 4511.051 of the Revised Code;
(9) Requiring the registration and licensing of bicycles, including the requirement of a registration fee for residents of the local authority;
(B) No ordinance or regulation enacted under division (A)(4), (5), (6), (7), (8), or (10) of this section shall be effective until signs giving notice of the local traffic regulations are posted upon or at the entrance to the highway or part of the highway affected, as may be most appropriate.
Comment: The most important of the reforms passed in 2006 will require that any local regulations be consistent with the uniform rules of the road. In addition, signs are required of such local regulations. Unfortunately, there are still many ordinances inconsistent with uniform laws. Some of these bad ordinances mandate unsafe practices.
§ 4511.25. Lanes of travel upon roadways.
(A) Upon all roadways of sufficient width, a vehicle or trackless trolley shall be driven upon the right half of the roadway except as follows:
(1) When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction, or when making a left turn under the rules governing such movements;
(2) When an obstruction exists making it necessary to drive to the left of the center of the highway; provided, any person so doing shall yield the right of way to all vehicles traveling in the proper direction upon the unobstructed portion of the highway within such distance as to constitute an immediate hazard;
(3) When driving upon a roadway divided into three or more marked lanes for traffic under the rules applicable thereon;
(4) When driving upon a roadway designated and posted with signs for one-way traffic;
(5) When otherwise directed by a police officer or traffic control device.
(B)(1) Upon all roadways any vehicle or trackless trolley proceeding at less than the prevailing and lawful speed of traffic at the time and place and under the conditions then existing shall be driven in the right-hand lane then available for traffic, and far enough to the right to allow passing by faster vehicles if such passing is safe and reasonable, except under any of the following circumstances:
(a) When overtaking and passing another vehicle or trackless trolley proceeding in the same direction:
(b) When preparing for a left turn;
(c) When the driver must necessarily drive in a lane other than the right-hand lane to continue on the driver's intended route.
(2) Nothing in division (B)(1) of this section requires a driver of a slower vehicle to compromise the driver's safety to allow overtaking by a faster vehicle.
Comment: Section 4511.25(A) is a general rule that applies to all vehicles, including bicycles. Some people think it is safer to ride on the left to "see traffic coming". This is illegal and wrong! Pedestrians walk facing traffic so they can sidestep off the road if necessary. But you cannot sidestep a bike. Riding on the left is both illegal and dangerous. Crash statistics show that wrong way riding has about 3½ times the risk as riding on the right.
Section 4511.25(B) simply means that slower vehicles should not unnecessarily delay faster traffic. (See also § 4511.55 below.)
§ 4511.27. Rules governing overtaking and passing of vehicles.
The following rules govern the overtaking and passing of vehicles or trackless trolleys proceeding in the same direction:
(A) The operator of a vehicle or trackless trolley overtaking another vehicle or trackless trolley proceeding in the same direction shall … pass to the left thereof at a safe distance, and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle or trackless trolley.
(B) Except when overtaking and passing on the right is permitted, the operator of an overtaken vehicle shall give way to the right in favor of the overtaking vehicle at the latter's audible signal, and he shall not increase the speed of his vehicle until completely passed by the overtaking vehicle.
Comment: Since cyclists usually ride near the right side of the road, beginners are tempted to pass slow or stopped traffic on the right, especially in a "bicycle lane" with a painted line. Passing on the right is often dangerous and, in many cases, illegal.
§4511.31. Hazardous zones
(A) The department of transportation may determine those portions of any state highway where overtaking and passing other traffic or driving to the left of the center or center line of the roadway would be especially hazardous and may, by appropriate signs or markings on the highway, indicate the beginning and end of such zones. …
(B) Division (A) of this section does not apply when all of the following apply:
(1) The slower vehicle is proceeding at less than half the speed of the speed limit applicable to that location.
(2) The faster vehicle is capable of overtaking and passing the slower vehicle without exceeding the speed limit.
(3) There is sufficient clear sight distance to the left of the center or center line of the roadway to meet the overtaking and passing provisions of section 4511.29 of the Revised Code, considering the speed of the slower vehicle.
Comment: Section 4511.31(B) should help reduce tension between cyclists and faster drivers. Now, they can pass in "no passing" zones IF passing is safe.
§ 4511.36. Rules for turns at intersections.
The driver of a vehicle intending to turn at an intersection shall be governed by the following rules:
(A) Approach for a right turn and a right turn shall be made as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway.
(B) At any intersection where traffic is permitted to move in both directions on each roadway entering the intersection, an approach for a left turn shall be made in that portion of the right half of the roadway nearest the center line thereof and by passing to the right of such center line where it enters the intersection and after entering the intersection the left turn shall be made so as to leave the intersection to the right of the center line of the roadway being entered. Whenever practicable the left turn shall be made in that portion of the intersection to the left of the center of the intersection.
Comment: The rules for turns are exactly the same for bicycles as for other vehicles – merge to the appropriate position (right for right turns, left for left turns), yield to any traffic that has the right of way and then turn.
Getting into position for a left turn may involve merging across lanes of traffic. If traffic is heavy, you should start doing this early to take advantage of gaps in traffic. Otherwise, there may not be a gap when you need it. Beginners, who have not yet developed the skill to merge in traffic, may make pedestrian-style turns instead.
§ 4511.39. Turn and stop signals.
No person shall turn a vehicle or trackless trolley or move right or left upon a highway unless and until such person has exercised due care to ascertain that the movement can be made with reasonable safety nor without giving an appropriate signal in the manner hereinafter provided.
When required, a signal of intention to turn or move right or left shall be given continuously during not less than the last one hundred feet traveled by the vehicle or trackless trolley before turning, except that in the case of a person operating a bicycle, the signal shall be made not less than one time but is not required to be continuous. A bicycle operator is not required to make a signal if the bicycle is in a designated turn lane, and a signal shall not be given when the operator's hands are needed for the safe operation of the bicycle. …
Comment: Never turn or change lanes without first yielding to any traffic that has the right of way, and give a signal if possible. However, skip the signal if your hand is needed for control or brakes.
§ 4511.40. Hand and arm signals.
(A) Except as provided in division (B) of this section, all signals required by sections 4511.01 to 4511.78 of the Revised Code, when given by hand and arm, shall be given from the left side of the vehicle in the following manner, and such signals shall indicate as follows:
(1) Left turn, hand and arm extended horizontally;
(2) Right turn, hand and arm extended upward;
(3) Stop or decrease speed, hand and arm extended downward.
(B) As an alternative to division (A)(2) of this section, a person operating a bicycle may give a right turn signal by extending the right hand and arm horizontally and to the right side of the bicycle.
Comment: The right-arm turn signal described in (B) above is more easily understood.
§ 4511.52. Bicycles.
(A) Sections 4511.01 to 4511.78, 4511.99, and 4513.01 to 4513.37, of the Revised Code that are applicable to bicycles apply whenever a bicycle is operated upon any highway or upon any path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles.
(B) Except as provided in division (D) of this section, a bicycle operator who violates any section of the Revised Code described in division (A) of this section that is applicable to bicycles may be issued a ticket, citation, or summons by a law enforcement officer for the violation in the same manner as the operator of a motor vehicle would be cited for the same violation. A person who commits any such violation while operating a bicycle shall not have any points assessed against the person's driver's license, commercial driver's license, temporary instruction permit, or probationary license under section 4510.036 of the Revised Code.
(C) Except as provided in division (D) of this section, in the case of a violation of any section of the Revised Code described in division (A) of this section by a bicycle operator or by a motor vehicle operator when the trier of fact finds that the violation by the motor vehicle operator endangered the lives of bicycle riders at the time of the violation, the court, notwithstanding any provision of the Revised Code to the contrary, may require the bicycle operator or motor vehicle operator to take and successfully complete a bicycling skills course approved by the court in addition to or in lieu of any penalty otherwise prescribed by the Revised Code for that violation.
Comment: 4511.52(A) Means that the standard traffic rules apply to bicycle drivers. These driving laws allow safe, fast and efficient travel. Riding on sidewalks or multi-use "bike paths" is moderately safe only if done at slow speeds and extremely carefully. Riding on paths is popular for recreation but provides only limited utility for transportation. Path riding is not covered in this digest. (B) Means that bicycle violators may be ticketed but will not have "points" assessed against any driver's license, except for a DWI offense. (C) allows judges to offer a cycling skills course to violators.
§ 4511.54. Prohibition against attaching bicycles and sleds to vehicles.
No person riding upon any bicycle, coaster, roller skates, sled, or toy vehicle shall attach the same or self to any streetcar, trackless trolley, or vehicle upon a roadway.
§ 4511.55. Riding bicycles; motorcycles abreast.
(A) Every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable obeying all traffic rules applicable to vehicles and exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction.
(B) Persons riding bicycles or motorcycles upon a roadway shall ride not more than two abreast in a single lane, except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles or motorcycles.
(C) This section does not require a person operating a bicycle to ride at the edge of the roadway when it is unreasonable or unsafe to do so. Conditions that may require riding away from the edge of the roadway include when necessary to avoid fixed or moving objects, parked or moving vehicles, surface hazards, or if it otherwise is unsafe or impracticable to do so, including if the lane is too narrow for the bicycle and an overtaking vehicle to travel safely side by side within the lane.
Comment: Section 4511.55(A) is very often misquoted to say that cyclists are required to ride as near as possible to the curb. The new paragraph (C) should help reduce this confusion. There are many conditions where it is much safer to ride near the middle of the lane. It is not practicable (practice-able) to ride on the far right when passing or turning left; or when avoiding objects, parked cars, moving vehicles, pedestrians, animals, surface or other hazards; or when the travel lane is too narrow for a bicycle and another vehicle to pass safely side by side within the lane.
Many motorists are reluctant to cross a lane line when passing a bicycle. A cyclist who "hugs the curb" unintentionally invites motorists to pass with unsafe clearance. Riding near the middle of a narrow lane sends the message that passing traffic must use the next lane.
The real purpose of this law is to prevent unnecessary delay to faster traffic. Since the law cannot require unsafe operation, the phrase as close as practicable is highly flexible, varying widely according to conditions. Positions well away from the edge of the road can be in compliance.
Section 4511.55(B) allows riding two abreast. However, cyclists should avoid unnecessary delay to other traffic. Please be courteous and "single up" when other drivers wish to pass if such passing is safe and reasonable. There is no violation if any of the following apply: (1) If there is no traffic being delayed; (2) If the cyclists are traveling as fast as other traffic; (3) If traffic can reasonably pass by using another lane; (4) If the lane is too narrow or it is otherwise unsafe for passing.
§ 4511.56. Signal devices on bicycle.
(A) Every bicycle when in use at the times specified in section 4513.03 of the Revised Code, shall be equipped with the following:
(1) A lamp mounted on the front of either the bicycle or the operator that shall emit a white light visible from a distance of at least five hundred feet to the front and three hundred feet to the sides. A generator-powered lamp that emits light only when the bicycle is moving may be used to meet this requirement.
(2) A red reflector on the rear that shall be visible from all distances from one hundred feet to six hundred feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful lower beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle;
(3) A lamp emitting either flashing or steady red light visible from a distance of five hundred feet to the rear shall be used in addition to the red reflector. If the red lamp performs as a reflector in that it is visible as specified in division (A)(2) of this section, the red lamp may serve as the reflector and a separate reflector is not required.
(B) Additional lamps and reflectors may be used in addition to those required under division (A) of this section, except that red lamps and red reflectors shall not be used on the front of the bicycle and white lamps and white reflectors shall not be used on the rear of the bicycle.
(C) A bicycle may be equipped with a device capable of giving an audible signal, except that a bicycle shall not be equipped with nor shall any person use upon a bicycle any siren or whistle.
(D) Every bicycle shall be equipped with an adequate brake when used on a street or highway.
Comment: An unseen cyclist is in great danger. About 30 percent of serious cycling causalities occur at night although only about four percent of cycling is done then. The reflectors that come with new bikes are grossly inadequate for nighttime visibility. Always use both a headlight and taillight when you ride in the dark.
§ 4511.711. Driving upon sidewalk area.
No person shall drive any vehicle, other than a bicycle, upon a sidewalk or sidewalk area except upon a permanent or duly authorized temporary driveway.
Nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting local authorities from regulating the operation of bicycles within their respective jurisdictions, except that no local authority may require that bicycles be operated on sidewalks.
Comment: Although this section allows riding on sidewalks, don’t do it. Accident studies show that even low-speed sidewalk riding has about double the accident rate as riding on the road. The danger increases with speed. If you ride on the sidewalk, every intersection and even every driveway is a potential collision site. Motorists crossing your path do not look for conflicting traffic on the sidewalk, especially if you are coming from the "wrong way".

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[FAZ8218]

If he was maintaining the speed limit, thats fine.

If I am making a left turn at a redlight, I will carefully ride up to the front if there is room, or I will wait in the line of cars. The only difference is, I can accelerate faster on my bike than most people normally do in their cars, once I make the turn, it is back to the side of the road.
Yeah thats different. Don't get me wrong, I have no problem with cyclists, the guy I was talking about was deliberately being an asshole.

[ShooterMcGavin]

i put it under the nsfw tab, for those of you who dont want to read/see the whole article



Below are annotated excerpts of concern to cyclists from Ohio traffic law. If you want to look-up Ohio traffic law for yourself, you can access the entire Ohio Revised Code online, http://onlinedocs.andersonpublishing.com/revisedcode/. The traffic laws are in Title 45. You can also go directly to Chapter 4511 (the rules of the road) and Chapter 4513 (equipment rules).
Information given here includes revisions to the Ohio Revised Code effective 15 Sep 2006.
§ 4501.01. Definitions.
As used in this chapter and Chapters 4503., 4505., 4507., 4509., 4511.,4513., 4515., and 4517. of the Revised Code, and in the penal laws, except as otherwise provided:
(A) "Vehicle" means every device, including a motorized bicycle, in, upon, or by which any person or property may be transported or drawn upon a highway, except that "vehicle" does not include any motorized wheelchair, any electric personal assistive mobility device, any device that is moved by power collected from overhead electric trolley wires or that is used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks, or any device, other than a bicycle, that is moved by human power.
Comment: A bicycle is defined as a vehicle and thus is governed by a uniform set of rules common to all vehicles and a small set of specific rules for bicycles. (There are other specific rules for other vehicle types, such as trucks or busses.) The annotated list here summarizes the most important parts of the traffic rules and equipment rules that govern bicycle driving. People who try to make up their own rules have an accident rate five times higher than knowledgeable cyclists who follow the rules of the road.
§ 4511.07. Local traffic regulations.
(A) Sections 4511.01 to 4511.78, 4511.99, and 4513.01 to 4513.37 of the Revised Code do not prevent local authorities from carrying out the following activities with respect to streets and highways under their jurisdiction and within the reasonable exercise of the police power:
(8) Regulating the operation of bicycles: provided that no such regulation shall be fundamentally inconsistent with the uniform rules of the road prescribed by this chapter and that no such regulation shall prohibit the use of bicycles on any public street or highway except as provided in section 4511.051 of the Revised Code;
(9) Requiring the registration and licensing of bicycles, including the requirement of a registration fee for residents of the local authority;
(B) No ordinance or regulation enacted under division (A)(4), (5), (6), (7), (8), or (10) of this section shall be effective until signs giving notice of the local traffic regulations are posted upon or at the entrance to the highway or part of the highway affected, as may be most appropriate.
Comment: The most important of the reforms passed in 2006 will require that any local regulations be consistent with the uniform rules of the road. In addition, signs are required of such local regulations. Unfortunately, there are still many ordinances inconsistent with uniform laws. Some of these bad ordinances mandate unsafe practices.
§ 4511.25. Lanes of travel upon roadways.
(A) Upon all roadways of sufficient width, a vehicle or trackless trolley shall be driven upon the right half of the roadway except as follows:
(1) When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction, or when making a left turn under the rules governing such movements;
(2) When an obstruction exists making it necessary to drive to the left of the center of the highway; provided, any person so doing shall yield the right of way to all vehicles traveling in the proper direction upon the unobstructed portion of the highway within such distance as to constitute an immediate hazard;
(3) When driving upon a roadway divided into three or more marked lanes for traffic under the rules applicable thereon;
(4) When driving upon a roadway designated and posted with signs for one-way traffic;
(5) When otherwise directed by a police officer or traffic control device.
(B)(1) Upon all roadways any vehicle or trackless trolley proceeding at less than the prevailing and lawful speed of traffic at the time and place and under the conditions then existing shall be driven in the right-hand lane then available for traffic, and far enough to the right to allow passing by faster vehicles if such passing is safe and reasonable, except under any of the following circumstances:
(a) When overtaking and passing another vehicle or trackless trolley proceeding in the same direction:
(b) When preparing for a left turn;
(c) When the driver must necessarily drive in a lane other than the right-hand lane to continue on the driver's intended route.
(2) Nothing in division (B)(1) of this section requires a driver of a slower vehicle to compromise the driver's safety to allow overtaking by a faster vehicle.
Comment: Section 4511.25(A) is a general rule that applies to all vehicles, including bicycles. Some people think it is safer to ride on the left to "see traffic coming". This is illegal and wrong! Pedestrians walk facing traffic so they can sidestep off the road if necessary. But you cannot sidestep a bike. Riding on the left is both illegal and dangerous. Crash statistics show that wrong way riding has about 3½ times the risk as riding on the right.
Section 4511.25(B) simply means that slower vehicles should not unnecessarily delay faster traffic. (See also § 4511.55 below.)
§ 4511.27. Rules governing overtaking and passing of vehicles.
The following rules govern the overtaking and passing of vehicles or trackless trolleys proceeding in the same direction:
(A) The operator of a vehicle or trackless trolley overtaking another vehicle or trackless trolley proceeding in the same direction shall … pass to the left thereof at a safe distance, and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle or trackless trolley.
(B) Except when overtaking and passing on the right is permitted, the operator of an overtaken vehicle shall give way to the right in favor of the overtaking vehicle at the latter's audible signal, and he shall not increase the speed of his vehicle until completely passed by the overtaking vehicle.
Comment: Since cyclists usually ride near the right side of the road, beginners are tempted to pass slow or stopped traffic on the right, especially in a "bicycle lane" with a painted line. Passing on the right is often dangerous and, in many cases, illegal.
§4511.31. Hazardous zones
(A) The department of transportation may determine those portions of any state highway where overtaking and passing other traffic or driving to the left of the center or center line of the roadway would be especially hazardous and may, by appropriate signs or markings on the highway, indicate the beginning and end of such zones. …
(B) Division (A) of this section does not apply when all of the following apply:
(1) The slower vehicle is proceeding at less than half the speed of the speed limit applicable to that location.
(2) The faster vehicle is capable of overtaking and passing the slower vehicle without exceeding the speed limit.
(3) There is sufficient clear sight distance to the left of the center or center line of the roadway to meet the overtaking and passing provisions of section 4511.29 of the Revised Code, considering the speed of the slower vehicle.
Comment: Section 4511.31(B) should help reduce tension between cyclists and faster drivers. Now, they can pass in "no passing" zones IF passing is safe.
§ 4511.36. Rules for turns at intersections.
The driver of a vehicle intending to turn at an intersection shall be governed by the following rules:
(A) Approach for a right turn and a right turn shall be made as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway.
(B) At any intersection where traffic is permitted to move in both directions on each roadway entering the intersection, an approach for a left turn shall be made in that portion of the right half of the roadway nearest the center line thereof and by passing to the right of such center line where it enters the intersection and after entering the intersection the left turn shall be made so as to leave the intersection to the right of the center line of the roadway being entered. Whenever practicable the left turn shall be made in that portion of the intersection to the left of the center of the intersection.
Comment: The rules for turns are exactly the same for bicycles as for other vehicles – merge to the appropriate position (right for right turns, left for left turns), yield to any traffic that has the right of way and then turn.
Getting into position for a left turn may involve merging across lanes of traffic. If traffic is heavy, you should start doing this early to take advantage of gaps in traffic. Otherwise, there may not be a gap when you need it. Beginners, who have not yet developed the skill to merge in traffic, may make pedestrian-style turns instead.
§ 4511.39. Turn and stop signals.
No person shall turn a vehicle or trackless trolley or move right or left upon a highway unless and until such person has exercised due care to ascertain that the movement can be made with reasonable safety nor without giving an appropriate signal in the manner hereinafter provided.
When required, a signal of intention to turn or move right or left shall be given continuously during not less than the last one hundred feet traveled by the vehicle or trackless trolley before turning, except that in the case of a person operating a bicycle, the signal shall be made not less than one time but is not required to be continuous. A bicycle operator is not required to make a signal if the bicycle is in a designated turn lane, and a signal shall not be given when the operator's hands are needed for the safe operation of the bicycle. …
Comment: Never turn or change lanes without first yielding to any traffic that has the right of way, and give a signal if possible. However, skip the signal if your hand is needed for control or brakes.
§ 4511.40. Hand and arm signals.
(A) Except as provided in division (B) of this section, all signals required by sections 4511.01 to 4511.78 of the Revised Code, when given by hand and arm, shall be given from the left side of the vehicle in the following manner, and such signals shall indicate as follows:
(1) Left turn, hand and arm extended horizontally;
(2) Right turn, hand and arm extended upward;
(3) Stop or decrease speed, hand and arm extended downward.
(B) As an alternative to division (A)(2) of this section, a person operating a bicycle may give a right turn signal by extending the right hand and arm horizontally and to the right side of the bicycle.
Comment: The right-arm turn signal described in (B) above is more easily understood.
§ 4511.52. Bicycles.
(A) Sections 4511.01 to 4511.78, 4511.99, and 4513.01 to 4513.37, of the Revised Code that are applicable to bicycles apply whenever a bicycle is operated upon any highway or upon any path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles.
(B) Except as provided in division (D) of this section, a bicycle operator who violates any section of the Revised Code described in division (A) of this section that is applicable to bicycles may be issued a ticket, citation, or summons by a law enforcement officer for the violation in the same manner as the operator of a motor vehicle would be cited for the same violation. A person who commits any such violation while operating a bicycle shall not have any points assessed against the person's driver's license, commercial driver's license, temporary instruction permit, or probationary license under section 4510.036 of the Revised Code.
(C) Except as provided in division (D) of this section, in the case of a violation of any section of the Revised Code described in division (A) of this section by a bicycle operator or by a motor vehicle operator when the trier of fact finds that the violation by the motor vehicle operator endangered the lives of bicycle riders at the time of the violation, the court, notwithstanding any provision of the Revised Code to the contrary, may require the bicycle operator or motor vehicle operator to take and successfully complete a bicycling skills course approved by the court in addition to or in lieu of any penalty otherwise prescribed by the Revised Code for that violation.
Comment: 4511.52(A) Means that the standard traffic rules apply to bicycle drivers. These driving laws allow safe, fast and efficient travel. Riding on sidewalks or multi-use "bike paths" is moderately safe only if done at slow speeds and extremely carefully. Riding on paths is popular for recreation but provides only limited utility for transportation. Path riding is not covered in this digest. (B) Means that bicycle violators may be ticketed but will not have "points" assessed against any driver's license, except for a DWI offense. (C) allows judges to offer a cycling skills course to violators.
§ 4511.54. Prohibition against attaching bicycles and sleds to vehicles.
No person riding upon any bicycle, coaster, roller skates, sled, or toy vehicle shall attach the same or self to any streetcar, trackless trolley, or vehicle upon a roadway.
§ 4511.55. Riding bicycles; motorcycles abreast.
(A) Every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable obeying all traffic rules applicable to vehicles and exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction.
(B) Persons riding bicycles or motorcycles upon a roadway shall ride not more than two abreast in a single lane, except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles or motorcycles.
(C) This section does not require a person operating a bicycle to ride at the edge of the roadway when it is unreasonable or unsafe to do so. Conditions that may require riding away from the edge of the roadway include when necessary to avoid fixed or moving objects, parked or moving vehicles, surface hazards, or if it otherwise is unsafe or impracticable to do so, including if the lane is too narrow for the bicycle and an overtaking vehicle to travel safely side by side within the lane.
Comment: Section 4511.55(A) is very often misquoted to say that cyclists are required to ride as near as possible to the curb. The new paragraph (C) should help reduce this confusion. There are many conditions where it is much safer to ride near the middle of the lane. It is not practicable (practice-able) to ride on the far right when passing or turning left; or when avoiding objects, parked cars, moving vehicles, pedestrians, animals, surface or other hazards; or when the travel lane is too narrow for a bicycle and another vehicle to pass safely side by side within the lane.
Many motorists are reluctant to cross a lane line when passing a bicycle. A cyclist who "hugs the curb" unintentionally invites motorists to pass with unsafe clearance. Riding near the middle of a narrow lane sends the message that passing traffic must use the next lane.
The real purpose of this law is to prevent unnecessary delay to faster traffic. Since the law cannot require unsafe operation, the phrase as close as practicable is highly flexible, varying widely according to conditions. Positions well away from the edge of the road can be in compliance.
Section 4511.55(B) allows riding two abreast. However, cyclists should avoid unnecessary delay to other traffic. Please be courteous and "single up" when other drivers wish to pass if such passing is safe and reasonable. There is no violation if any of the following apply: (1) If there is no traffic being delayed; (2) If the cyclists are traveling as fast as other traffic; (3) If traffic can reasonably pass by using another lane; (4) If the lane is too narrow or it is otherwise unsafe for passing.
§ 4511.56. Signal devices on bicycle.
(A) Every bicycle when in use at the times specified in section 4513.03 of the Revised Code, shall be equipped with the following:
(1) A lamp mounted on the front of either the bicycle or the operator that shall emit a white light visible from a distance of at least five hundred feet to the front and three hundred feet to the sides. A generator-powered lamp that emits light only when the bicycle is moving may be used to meet this requirement.
(2) A red reflector on the rear that shall be visible from all distances from one hundred feet to six hundred feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful lower beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle;
(3) A lamp emitting either flashing or steady red light visible from a distance of five hundred feet to the rear shall be used in addition to the red reflector. If the red lamp performs as a reflector in that it is visible as specified in division (A)(2) of this section, the red lamp may serve as the reflector and a separate reflector is not required.
(B) Additional lamps and reflectors may be used in addition to those required under division (A) of this section, except that red lamps and red reflectors shall not be used on the front of the bicycle and white lamps and white reflectors shall not be used on the rear of the bicycle.
(C) A bicycle may be equipped with a device capable of giving an audible signal, except that a bicycle shall not be equipped with nor shall any person use upon a bicycle any siren or whistle.
(D) Every bicycle shall be equipped with an adequate brake when used on a street or highway.
Comment: An unseen cyclist is in great danger. About 30 percent of serious cycling causalities occur at night although only about four percent of cycling is done then. The reflectors that come with new bikes are grossly inadequate for nighttime visibility. Always use both a headlight and taillight when you ride in the dark.
§ 4511.711. Driving upon sidewalk area.
No person shall drive any vehicle, other than a bicycle, upon a sidewalk or sidewalk area except upon a permanent or duly authorized temporary driveway.
Nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting local authorities from regulating the operation of bicycles within their respective jurisdictions, except that no local authority may require that bicycles be operated on sidewalks.
Comment: Although this section allows riding on sidewalks, don’t do it. Accident studies show that even low-speed sidewalk riding has about double the accident rate as riding on the road. The danger increases with speed. If you ride on the sidewalk, every intersection and even every driveway is a potential collision site. Motorists crossing your path do not look for conflicting traffic on the sidewalk, especially if you are coming from the "wrong way".

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[Buster H]

redded my responses.
i am sure these vary from state to state, but the bold were my main concerns that are not followed.
i cant imagine there is no law for prohibiting the natural flow of traffic.
when these idiots are goin 6-8mph in a 35+, there is no way thatcan be legal, with out warning the approaching traffic properly.
I commented in my post that the guy got what he deserved.

Most of my comments were regarding the general bashing of cyclists.

In addition to being the incidents I mentioned above, I have had:

1. people blow their horn when they are right beside me
2. People have swerved over as close as they could to me, even over the white line
3. bottles thrown at me
4. Countless people yelling

[sknight]

I commented in my post that the guy got what he deserved.

Most of my comments were regarding the general bashing of cyclists.

In addition to being the incidents I mentioned above, I have had:

1. people blow their horn when they are right beside me
2. People have swerved over as close as they could to me, even over the white line
3. bottles thrown at me
4. Countless people yelling
I was riding in Lloyd Harbor once with my friend. We were right over as far to the right as possible, even in the cracks. A contractor's van decided to blow the horn at me, then swerve right into me.

I actually saw my reflection in the side view mirror. Completely unprovoked, riding on the edge of the grass and the road.

Unfortunately, there is little regard or enforcement of laws to protect bicyclists from motorists. Europe, on the other hand, carries very heavy criminal penalties.

[burky79]

I commented in my post that the guy got what he deserved.

Most of my comments were regarding the general bashing of cyclists.

In addition to being the incidents I mentioned above, I have had:

1. people blow their horn when they are right beside me
2. People have swerved over as close as they could to me, even over the white line
3. bottles thrown at me
4. Countless people yelling

those i dont dig, or do.
i treat em like they are cars which is what everyone says should happen, being that they have the same laws applied.

when they do any of those actions, you should throw something back at that time.

[bethm1b]

I hit a broad on a bike once. I kinda did it on purpose too. Fuck that yeast infested cunt passing me on the right. I didn't hit her hard, but I wish I did. When she started screaming at me I looked at her and said "I'll give you three guesses why they call that a blind spot" Then without asking if she was alright, I got in the car and sped away. Gee.... aint I a stinker.

[Buster H]

I hit a broad on a bike once. I kinda did it on purpose too. Fuck that yeast infested cunt passing me on the right. I didn't hit her hard, but I wish I did. When she started screaming at me I looked at her and said "I'll give you three guesses why they call that a blind spot" Then without asking if she was alright, I got in the car and sped away. Gee.... aint I a stinker.
just be happy it wasnt me. I always make it a point to get license plate numbers:icon_mrgr

those i dont dig, or do.
i treat em like they are cars which is what everyone says should happen, being that they have the same laws applied.

when they do any of those actions, you should throw something back at that time.
In looking at all of those laws, I have to admit, I do regularly break one of them.

I usually dont wear the reflective cuffs around my ankles. I do have them, but only use them if roughly 50% of my ride will be at night. I have one of those HID, blue white lights that the luxury cars have strapped to my head and two flashing lights on the back. If you can't see me, you are blind.

[jnoble]

the thing that bugs me the most is those Euro-trashy looking day-glo colored designer outfits and helmets they wear with the little faggy mirrors on them and the all-important 48-speed $2500 super-touring bike with water bottle and other junk on it.
And yes, they HAVE to be in my way on the road like they're too important to move a little to the side. One of these days I'm just going to causually bounce one off my hood and windshield and happily keep driving, just like that scene in 'Airplane!' :icon_mrgr

[sknight]

the thing that bugs me the most is those Euro-trashy looking day-glo colored designer outfits and helmets they wear with the little faggy mirrors on them and the all-important 48-speed $2500 super-touring bike with water bottle and other junk on it.
And yes, they HAVE to be in my way on the road like they're too important to move a little to the side. One of these days I'm just going to causually bounce one off my hood and windshield and happily keep driving, just like that scene in 'Airplane!' :icon_mrgr
I chuckled at several things in that statement. I will only point out how gay it is to be hydrated on a 50 mile ride.

This might be indicative of the physical state of the poster I'm replying to.

[peopleselbow]

Jogging, walking and running belong on the side walk. A bike is a vehicle. Deal with it and fuck off.

[peopleselbow]

I chuckled at several things in that statement. I will only point out how gay it is to be hydrated on a 50 mile ride.

This might be indicative of the physical state of the poster I'm replying to.

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[Buster H]

the thing that bugs me the most is those Euro-trashy looking day-glo colored designer outfits and helmets they wear with the little faggy mirrors on them and the all-important 48-speed $2500 super-touring bike with water bottle and other junk on it.
you mean day glow colors like this? Nice colors huh? Actually, I really didn't care what it looked like since it had my sponsor's name on it and they paid for my trip to British Columbia for that race.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b85/jimbobh/DSC_0439copy.jpg
and that was a $5,000 bike, and yes there is plenty of water bottles on it, oh yeah and yes that was about 5 hours into a 24 hour race.

I train on the road as well.

[N.Y. Johnny]

Goddamn Buster :icon_eek:


Thats kick ass man. 5 hrs IN? thats grueling man.

[Sinn Fein]

My road home is a 2 lane blacktop with extra wide accomodating 6' shoulders, but the faggots in their spandex hotpants with their anuses pointed back at me must insist on riding right down the solid white. Fuck these assholes playing like they're Lance Armstrong. I ride miles on my bike in basketball shorts and flipflops and love the hell out of it.

My point exactly. I'm driving a 3/4 ton van most of the time and really don't have alot of extra space in the lane to get around them especially if there is oncoming traffic.

[LonleyTcell]

I won't cut and paste the lengthy laws concerning all this, to sum up:

Get over yourselves, fuckheads. Bicyclists have as much right to be on the ROAD, not the SIDEWALK, as you.

Pass a cyclist with a minumum of 3' between your car and him or face a 500.00 fine.


Dude its friggen common sense. Yes bikes have there rights to but jesus christ a car weighs 3000 lbs and a bike weighs like what 40 lbs. So fuck all you bycicle riders

[LonleyTcell]

This is exactly why I refuse to take up cycling. People drive like assholes and refuse to share the road. I hope when you hit a cyclist that there are witnesses, and they sue you for everything you'll ever be worth.



If I already killed the guy on the bike then why leave witnesses :rolleyes:

[sknight]

Dude its friggen common sense. Yes bikes have there rights to but jesus christ a car weighs 3000 lbs and a bike weighs like what 40 lbs. So fuck all you bycicle riders
Go to your congressman and have a law passed. Until then, fuck off and your misguided attempt at local vigilanteism by taking your anger out on the bicyclist lawfully using the road while you unlawfully harass them.

[jpc165]

I fucking love driving inches away from the biking fags that think they are cars. I am so close the wind from my car almost knocks the fuckers off the road. Its hilarious. I also love to get as close to the side of the road when the fucks come up at a red light so they cant pass.

These biking cunts want you to treat them like a fucking car when we're moving, but at fucking red lights these pussies break all types of rules and ride on the right, pass all the cars and run red lights. Fuck them I hope I get to run one over one day.


However when I'm riding my bike..I sing a different tune.

[sknight]

I fucking love driving inches away from the biking fags that think they are cars. I am so close the wind from my car almost knocks the fuckers off the road. Its hilarious. I also love to get as close to the side of the road when the fucks come up at a red light so they cant pass.

These biking cunts want you to treat them like a fucking car when we're moving, but at fucking red lights these pussies break all types of rules and ride on the right, pass all the cars and run red lights. Fuck them I hope I get to run one over one day.


However when I'm riding my bike..I sing a different tune.
Funny thing is you wouldn't do any of this if there was a car there and not a bike, yet the biker takes up less room.


Oh yeah, get into an accident with a biker and see how funny it is because the burden of the accident lies with the vehicle. I say go for it. One day you'll go too far and it will be funny to see who's the pussy then.

Oh, and the pussy comment you made is ironic.

[jpc165]

Funny thing is you wouldn't do any of this if there was a car there and not a bike, yet the biker takes up less room.


Oh yeah, get into an accident with a biker and see how funny it is because the burden of the accident lies with the vehicle. I say go for it. One day you'll go too far and it will be funny to see who's the pussy then.

Oh, and the pussy comment you made is ironic.

Umm cars are going the speed limit, bikes are ripping at a mighty quick 10mph.

I just hate my commute and annoying bikes in the middle of the fucking road slowing up traffic make it even more annoying. Hence my bitch post. Just fucking ride on the shoulder or the sidewalk like the kiddies do on their skateboards. You are not a car. Stop pretending to be one.

[sknight]

I like traffic being stopped and the drivers melting down inside their cars while I'm still moving.

[jpc165]

I won't cut and paste the lengthy laws concerning all this, to sum up:

Get over yourselves, fuckheads. Bicyclists have as much right to be on the ROAD, not the SIDEWALK, as you.

Pass a cyclist with a minumum of 3' between your car and him or face a 500.00 fine.

Oh no I think I owe about 10000 dollars by now! Who do I write the check out to?

I would acknowledge cyclist rights as soon as they start driving the speed limit. Until then, fuck them.

[LonleyTcell]

Go to your congressman and have a law passed. Until then, fuck off and your misguided attempt at local vigilanteism by taking your anger out on the bicyclist lawfully using the road while you unlawfully harass them.


I never said I run bikes of the road or take out any frustrations on them . It just annoys me when a bike rider takes up an entire lane that a car could be in. Fuck all you little whiney bike riders that complain when a car passes you to close. As far as me fucking off hows about you you go take of your bike seat and go fuck yourself.

[Buster H]

Dude its friggen common sense. Yes bikes have there rights to but jesus christ a car weighs 3000 lbs and a bike weighs like what 40 lbs. So fuck all you bycicle riders Mine weighs 18lbs, but that doesn't really matter. Yes, the laws of physics do mean that a cyclist and their bike will sustain more damage, but where in this thread have you seen a single person proclaiming that they are intentionally riding in the middle of the road? None of us have, yet you felt the need to tell us all to fuck off.

If I already killed the guy on the bike then why leave witnesses Is that your attempt at trying to be "edgy" and controversial? It didn't work.

I fucking love driving inches away from the biking fags that think they are cars. I am so close the wind from my car almost knocks the fuckers off the road. Its hilarious. I also love to get as close to the side of the road when the fucks come up at a red light so they cant pass.

These biking cunts want you to treat them like a fucking car when we're moving, but at fucking red lights these pussies break all types of rules and ride on the right, pass all the cars and run red lights. In case you don't know, in a majority of states, bicycles are allowed to pass on the right. There is not excuse for them running red lights though. It's a very rare occasion when I do that.


Fuck them I hope I get to run one over one day. I would love to see you after your first day in prison, especially if there were witnesses that saw you swerve toward the bike right before you hit them.


Umm cars are going the speed limit, bikes are ripping at a mighty quick 10mph. Like I stated in my previous posts, I am usually traveling well over 10, closer to 20. Of course I do stay off to the side as much as I can, because of that, there is absolutely zero excuse if someone hits me.


I just hate my commute and annoying bikes in the middle of the fucking road slowing up traffic make it even more annoying. Hence my bitch post. That explains plenty, you don't like your commute, so you break the law to make yourself feel better.


Just fucking ride on the shoulder If you actually read any of the posts in this thread, you would see that all of the cyclists here do everything they can to stay out of the middle of the road.

or the sidewalk like the kiddies do on their skateboards. Sidewalks are not an option at the speeds I ride.


You are not a car. Stop pretending to be one. None of us are trying to be one. We just don't want to be hit by the numerous ignorant asses that have come close to us so many times.

However when I'm riding my bike..I sing a different tune. Not even going to comment since you have alreadey nullified everything else you have already ranted about and will continue to from this point on

I also love the gay, faggy, pussy, and cunt comments that the detractors here have been throwing out. Yeah, that makes it right to purposefully endanger someones life. I certainly hope none of you ever hit anyone, but I will laugh my fucking ass off if one of you get busted for doing it.

I never said I run bikes of the road or take out any frustrations on them . It just annoys me when a bike rider takes up an entire lane that a car could be in. It annoys all of us too, yet, even though every cyclist in this thread has said that, you felt the need to continue:
Fuck all you little whiney bike riders that complain when a car passes you to close. As far as me fucking off hows about you you go take of your bike seat and go fuck yourself.

now that's just hurtful:icon_mrgr

[md5]

Bike riders are people too. I bet they can do more situps than all the haters ;p

[jpc165]

Its the fucks in the middle of the road that I hate. They are the faggot pussy cunts. Not the average biker that rides on the shoulder.

And by the way this is an FU thread. Let us enjoy it a little. We need to fucking vent.

How about you start a "FU cock sucking cars that almost hit me as I ride my bike" thread. :rolleyes:

[sknight]

But you are encompassing all riders together. You've shown that you don't know the difference and are incapable of telling the difference. While I'm not a road rider, I am mountain biker that rides my 35 pound light freeride to the trails frequently, muddy baggy clothes and all.

Fact: you hit a bicyclist, whether in the road or off to the side, your legal battle, whether it be criminal or civil, will be uphill. There are also cyclist advocacy groups that will spare no expense with the jew attorneys to hang someone that hits a cyclist due to reckless driving.

[Buster H]

But you are encompassing all riders together.

It appeared he was, but after his last post, he clarified his point. Those assholes that ride in the middle of the road make life worse for us in the few times that we need to ride close to or over the white line due to a small shoulder or poor conditions in the shoulder

[sknight]

I've been suggesting that more education about cyclists need to be given during driving courses, but that's not going to happen in the US. Just a simple understanding that if a road is in shit condition at the shoulder, it's actually safer for the rider to move out into the roadway. It might save a driver from running over a fallen bicyclist.

[ern]

Up here in pennsyltucky, we drive onto the other side of the road and give the bikers/joggers/walkers plenty of room. There is a little bike race they have on the other side of the mountain in Altoona, PA. For weeks before, bikers from all over the world seem to come to ride up the winding mountain roads. When you ride way out around them, they usually give you the thank you wave. They also tend to stay as close to the berm as possible, but not always, as teams like to ride together in groups. I know its not the same as city life, where there is much more congestion.

If you do venture a little too close to some of them, they don't say a word and they don't flip you off. Rednecks in pickups, in the sticks, sometimes illicit a little fear. Maybe its all the guns we carry.

And yes, I'm a redneck, not a hillbilly. There is a difference.

[Buster H]

Up here in pennsyltucky, we drive onto the other side of the road and give the bikers/joggers/walkers plenty of room. There is a little bike race they have on the other side of the mountain in Altoona, PA. For weeks before, bikers from all over the world seem to come to ride up the winding mountain roads. When you ride way out around them, they usually give you the thank you wave. They also tend to stay as close to the berm as possible, but not always, as teams like to ride together in groups. I know its not the same as city life, where there is much more congestion.

If you do venture a little too close to some of them, they don't say a word and they don't flip you off. Rednecks in pickups, in the sticks, sometimes illicit a little fear. Maybe its all the guns we carry.

And yes, I'm a redneck, not a hillbilly. There is a difference.

That's a huge difference than in Chester County. When I am at my parent's house, I usually bring the mountain bike and stay off the roads. The shoulders are too small and the roads are too narrow for my comfort.

[sknight]

Up here in pennsyltucky, we drive onto the other side of the road and give the bikers/joggers/walkers plenty of room. There is a little bike race they have on the other side of the mountain in Altoona, PA. For weeks before, bikers from all over the world seem to come to ride up the winding mountain roads. When you ride way out around them, they usually give you the thank you wave. They also tend to stay as close to the berm as possible, but not always, as teams like to ride together in groups. I know its not the same as city life, where there is much more congestion.

If you do venture a little too close to some of them, they don't say a word and they don't flip you off. Rednecks in pickups, in the sticks, sometimes illicit a little fear. Maybe its all the guns we carry.

And yes, I'm a redneck, not a hillbilly. There is a difference.
You're right next to State College/Rothrock, I believe. That's where I go and vacation. I posted some pics on another thread. What you have there are the singlespeed world championships and I agree, the people there are world class riders and total class acts.

Again, I will stress that you might have to climb 45 minutes to two hours up to the summit, then come down, and ride up another one, then you have to come back home. And most do it on single speed bikes.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a326/sknightx1/P1010009Small.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a326/sknightx1/DSCF0407Small.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a326/sknightx1/DSCF0404Medium.jpg

[ern]

Nice pics. I live between state college and altoona. Plenty of state game lands, parks, trails, etc all around. Not to mention old logging and coal roads.
I had to come back here, the pics you posted are why. Those views kind of creep into you, and stay. Nothing like the PA mountains in the fall,spring, summer.

I used to ride, but now my cannondale is archaic and the chain and pedals are rusty. Now the only riding I do is in my truck, work car, or on my piece of crap cub cadet tractor.

There are a group of riders that go up the steep side of tipton mountain all the time, I admire their perserverance. It is at least a 14 degree grade with curves.

[Jerry1]

I'm tired of these bike morons myself. I gotta deal with bike messengers myself in midtown Manhattan.
A couple of times I've crossed the street, at the corner with the light saying I can walk(According to traffic rules, I have the right of way). It's a one way street so I don't have to really worry about crossing right? WRONG!
That's when one of these bike morons come out of nowhere and comes so close that the handlebar caught and ripped the headphones right off my head. Thankfully, my Inno was in my hand so that didn't go flying but the headphones were ripped up.
So yeah, I got no problem with the bicyclists on the street, as long as they follow the same rules as the other vehicles on the road.(Like they are supposed to) If not, well, I hope those morons end up as a hood ornament for a bus or large truck!

[sknight]

And I hate dumb NYC bitches that walk out into the road to hail a cab, but in the process of looking both ways before going into the road, then look into the direction traffic is going, not coming from, therefore I get squeezed on my bike. Last year I went through the city with my gf and it was great. Some dumb bitch did just what I described, so I put my hand up and high fived her as she was looking in the other direction. The look was priceless.

As far as messengers are concerned, they're out only for themselves and no one else. Not for bicyclists as a whole, not for their fellow messengers. ONly themselves.

[Mindbullet]

What kills me is those tools who pull their children in those kid bike trailer things through traffic. Not only risking their lives but their kids too.

[jnoble]

I chuckled at several things in that statement. I will only point out how gay it is to be hydrated on a 50 mile ride.

This might be indicative of the physical state of the poster I'm replying to.

Sorry to disapoint, I'm not a fat slob in the least. But yeah, good point about the water bottle. OK, I was wrong on that one. But the rest still stands:icon_mrgr

[ShooterMcGavin]

Bumping the thread to show you this.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/shootermcgvn/Photo0008.jpg

It's blurry because I had to quickly pull out the phone to take a pic before I zoomed by them, but as you can see, these are two bikers taking up the whole lane. And I don't know if you can see in the picture, but there is a sidewalk that I guess they refuse to use because they want everyone to see how cute of a couple they are.

Fucking assholes. I hope a bus runs them over.

[B54]

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[SKANE]

Bumping the thread to show you this.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/shootermcgvn/Photo0008.jpg

It's blurry because I had to quickly pull out the phone to take a pic before I zoomed by them, but as you can see, these are two bikers taking up the whole lane. And I don't know if you can see in the picture, but there is a sidewalk that I guess they refuse to use because they want everyone to see how cute of a couple they are.

Fucking assholes. I hope a bus runs them over.

Yeah, you are right maaaaan. Can you believe these assholes who ride bikes. I mean what do they want to do? Get in shape? Be healthy? Faggots!

From the pic it doesn't look like there was so much traffic that you couldn't get around them. Try sharing the road a little, ok:action-sm

[ShooterMcGavin]

Yeah, you are right maaaaan. Can you believe these assholes who ride bikes. I mean what do they want to do? Get in shape? Be healthy? Faggots!

From the pic it doesn't look like there was so much traffic that you couldn't get around them. Try sharing the road a little, ok:action-sm

I'll share the road with cars.

They can ride their bikes. But not in the fucking street. There's a sidewalk by that fence that they can use. And it doesn't look like there's anyone walking on it to get in their way.

It's not the fact they are riding bikes that is pissing me off, it's that they are doing it in the road. Read the title of the FU.

[SKANE]

Good point. Except that riding on the sidewalk is illegal. Maybe I'm biased because I ride and because more than once had some asshole cut in front of me when I am riding on the shoulder of the road so they can get to the store that means so much to them. I get it. You don't ride. That's cool. As Rodney King would say,why can't we all just get along?

[ShooterMcGavin]

I like riding bikes. It's fun, especially in good weather. But never would I ride in the middle of the street.

The only 2 wheeled mode of transportation that is allowed on the road is a motorcycle. If you're on a bike, at least stay on the shoulder.

[tattered]

Good point. Except that riding on the sidewalk is illegal. Maybe I'm biased because I ride and because more than once had some asshole cut in front of me when I am riding on the shoulder of the road so they can get to the store that means so much to them. I get it. You don't ride. That's cool. As Rodney King would say,why can't we all just get along?

there is a difference between riding the shoulder like you should so that things that can go faster then 15mph can get around you and riding in the middle of a lane which is a asshole cunt thing to do

[MyKneeGrows]

We have speacialy marked "Lanes" for these fuck-jobs. Painted on the road, just like for cars. Riding on the shoulder is fine, its when there are parked cars in the shoulder lane and these fuckers are now in MY lane. Get a fucking car you tree hugging faggot.

[LZMF1]

whenever i see some asshole lance armstrong wannabe on a bike cruising around on his bike i actually swerve in closer to them just to fuck with them. where i live there are bike trails for these ass-fucks to ride on....they should use them from time to time.

[tripwire519]

The only 2 wheeled mode of transportation that is allowed on the road is a motorcycle.


I agree.


as stated in previous posts. pedaling is for queers.

[Hudson]

Go have fun in Asbury Park/Neptune NJ after a snowstorm!
Oh and pedal bikes are considered Vehicles...so you have to share the road with them...and at least going from my experiences...you can get ticketed in NJ for Bicycling while intoxicated.

[thegreenninja]

Holy shit, why the fuck do people on bikes bother someone in a 3000 pound vehicle? Its not like we are going to do anything more than dent your shit when your irresponsible asses end up smashing somebody when you cut right in front of, or into us. I try to ride 6 inches or so off the curb, if that's not enough room for you to drive like a fucking normal person, why don't you get the fuck off the road?
What about the nervous assholes that will slow down and follow you because they think you are going to suddenly throw yourself into traffic? Those are probably my favorite.