Here are the relevant paragraphs from the Wisconsin Bicycle Federation website summary of Wisconsin traffic laws as they relate to riding single file. (The WBF does a nice job on all its law summaries.) The laws do not, in fact, mention "single file." They refer to "riding 2 abreast." However, they are quite simple. Though some believe there is a vast media conspiracy involved in this, there is not. Whining about conspiracies does not - and in this case did not - answer the question. Well, here are the paragraphs. It seems to me the important issue is deciding whether riding two abreast would impede the normal flow of traffic. Other than that, aside from a childish lack of civility from the conspiracy corner, simplicity rules:
E. Riding 2-Abreast Riding 2 abreast is permitted on any street as long as other traffic is not impeded. When riding 2 abreast on a 2 or more lane roadway, you both have to ride within a single lane. [346.80(3)(a)] F. Hand Signals · Bicyclists are required to use the same hand signals as motorists [346.35]. · Hand signals are required within 50 feet of your turn. It is not required continuously if you need both hands to control the bicycle [346.34(1)(b)] G. Passing · A motorist passing a bicyclist in the same lane is required to give the bicyclist at least 3 feet of clearance, and to maintain that clearance until safely past. [346.075] · A bicyclist passing a stopped or moving vehicle is also required to give at least 3 feet of clearance when passing. [346.80(2)(c)] (The law reads two abreast is okay if it does not impede "normal and reasonable movement of traffic.") _______________________________________________ Bikies mailing list [email protected] http://www.danenet.org/mailman/listinfo/bikies
