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> If it's not safe to go into the next lane to pass a cyclist, it's not safe to pass the cyclist at all. Cyclists may ride in the center of the lane when they
by LambdaComplex 9y ago
> If it's not safe to go into the next lane to pass a cyclist, it's not safe to pass the cyclist at all.
Cyclists may ride in the center of the lane when they want to force this.
> The most effective change would be to have a 3-5 foot (1-1.5m) passing rule.
Assuming people actually follow that rule, that is.
From my (limited) experience as a cyclist, I think most motorists think they have more of a right to be on the road than bicycles do. This is false from a legal standpoint, but knowing the motorist was technically at fault probably won't make the cyclist feel any better when he's sitting in the hospital after getting hit by a car.
See this for more info: http://cyclingsavvy.org/hows-my-driving/ http://cyclingsavvy.org/hows-my-driving/
- TaylorAlexander 9y agoI had a friend who hated cyclists and thought “they should get out of the way”. She made no effort to accommodate them on the road. I think improvements to culture can work, but I think laws of this nature have a pretty insignificant effect on the culture.
- wiredfool 9y agoThe garda (irish police) will (occasionally) issue a fixed penalty notice (3 pts + ~80eur fine) if you have video evidence of extremely unsafe passes. There's still no 1.5m rule here, but it's supposed to be introduced soon.
- mikeash 9y agoI think they can have an effect on the culture, but they have to be enforced for it to happen.
- LambdaComplex 9y agoDid you ever point out that they legally had just as much right to be on the road as she did?
- wiredfool 9y agoYeah. I'm at 4k cycling miles in the last year. > Cyclists may ride in the center of the lane when they want to force this. And at the same time, you might be surprised at the number of cars that will _still_ try to pass when there's oncoming traffic.