tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303974626458080627.post1952402194439677048..comments2016-11-14T13:30:05.621-08:00Comments on Mom In Heels: Sharing is a Two Way StreetMom In Heelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07986353762495405166noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303974626458080627.post-36797126437195638972010-02-04T09:10:47.961-08:002010-02-04T09:10:47.961-08:00Oh, MIH, you hit a touchy point with me ;-)
I cyc...Oh, MIH, you hit a touchy point with me ;-)<br /><br />I cycle up here in Boston which is, on a good day, a life-threatening experience. Please don't paint all cyclists with the same broad brush. While many cyclists flaunt the rules of the road (bike messengers, anyone?), the majority of us just ride and try not to get killed. Yes, sharing is a two way street; but while most cyclists are aware of the rules governing cars on the road, the same cannot be said for motorists. <br /><br />(Based on MA law)<br />How many motorists know that bicycles do not have to stay to the right? That up to two cyclists have the right to occupy the full lane? That it is unlawful to honk at a cyclist for legally riding in the road? That it is legal to cyclists to pass on the right? That it is legal to ride on sidewalks outside of business districts, unless otherwise posted? <br /><br />In a perfect world, motorists and cyclists would travel in harmony, side by side, while daisies grow on the shoulders. Until that day, cyclists do need to be a bit more agressive - especially in a world where they are shot, run down and the victims of intentional braking (yes, these have all happened) - and they only have a plastic helmet and some lights to protect them.MariaVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11825461981311619912noreply@blogger.com