A pucker moment

[FJRSTAR]

Here in Ontario Canada even the pedestrian isn't always in the right.
A month ago, snow was piled up so sidewalks were impassible. A pedestrian was walking on the road, was hit by a car and sustained major injuries (still in the hospital). The driver was cleared of any wrongdoing, the pedestrian was charged with walking on the wrong side of the road. She was walking with her back to the traffic.

Also, about a week ago an 80yr old man crossed a relatively busy 4 lane road here and was struck by a vehicle. He was also charged for not crossing at a cross walk.

So much for the pedestrian is always right!

Try telling that to Barney. He's always right.

 

[FJRSTAR]

The way I understand it the hierarchy is; Pedestrian, bicyclist, motorist. You're at the bottom of the list if you have a motor powering your vehicle.

"He was going on the opposite side of the street and right next to the cars at a good rate."

That's bull caca. They still have to follow the laws. The bike rider was on the wrong side of the street going the wrong direction.

Yep, it sure as hell is, but Murph has it right...

Pfffft. You dont know that. You psychic? :smile3:

 

[cadman]

From the Florida Bicycle Law Enforcement Guide

A cyclist is safer riding with traffic than facing it.

A cyclist who rides facing oncoming traffic increases his risk of being hit by a motorist by two to four

times. Drivers entering and exiting the roadway at side streets and driveways do not expect bicycle

traffic to approach from this direction.

cadman

 

[mike25]

From the Florida Bicycle Law Enforcement Guide
A cyclist is safer riding with traffic than facing it.

A cyclist who rides facing oncoming traffic increases his risk of being hit by a motorist by two to four

times. Drivers entering and exiting the roadway at side streets and driveways do not expect bicycle

traffic to approach from this direction.

cadman

*********!!!!!!!!!!!

I always ride against traffic. Just like on a motorcycle,

you need to be in control of the situation.

 

[James Burleigh]

From the Florida Bicycle Law Enforcement Guide
A cyclist is safer riding with traffic than facing it.

A cyclist who rides facing oncoming traffic increases his risk of being hit by a motorist by two to four

times. Drivers entering and exiting the roadway at side streets and driveways do not expect bicycle

traffic to approach from this direction.

cadman

*********!!!!!!!!!!!

I always ride against traffic. Just like on a motorcycle,

you need to be in control of the situation.

Ride a bike against traffic? ********? YGBKM! :blink:

 

[Fred W]

From the Florida Bicycle Law Enforcement Guide
A cyclist is safer riding with traffic than facing it.

A cyclist who rides facing oncoming traffic increases his risk of being hit by a motorist by two to four

times. Drivers entering and exiting the roadway at side streets and driveways do not expect bicycle

traffic to approach from this direction.

cadman

*********!!!!!!!!!!!

I always ride against traffic. Just like on a motorcycle,

you need to be in control of the situation.

If you do, well... your ********.

Not that there's anything wrong with that.

 

[Bustanut joker]

*********!!!!!!!!!!!I always ride against traffic. Just like on a motorcycle,

you need to be in control of the situation.

An I wonder why ya'll think us northerners are :dribble: Damn 25, stop that ****!



:jester:

 

[cougar8000]

that'll learn ya, suburban boy...stay outta my city! :devil: --just kidding.

Yeah, if you hadn't blown your knee and heard my phone call. I would have never been at that spot at that time. Hmmmmm I am blaming it all on you