Almost totally. I'm saying that a bicyclist can take up the (right edge
of the) roadway whenever they prefer, not just when it is safest. I'm
not saying it's desireable, courteous, or smart, just that it's legal.
Regardless of how immaculate the shoulder is, a cyclist isn't required
to use it. But it's a minor point I only care about if someone gives
me grief for not using a marginal shoulder, or riding on the left
portion of it. At least that's how I interpret the laws.
-Doug
India Rose Viola wrote:
Doug,
That was exactly what I was pointing out about the shoulder- that it is a
suitable place to ride only when it is in decent condition, and that cyclists
and non-cyclists should recognize that cyclists can take up the roadway when it
is safest for the cyclist to do so.
Basically we are totally agreeing :)
-india
India, the highway definition reminded me of something - you had
written about the Triathlon guide saying it's illegal to ride two
abreast. They also said you should ride on the shoulder - forget the
exact words. I just want to point out that bicyclists are allowed,
but not required, to use the shoulder. The white line indicates the
edge of the roadway, and bicyclists are supposed to ride as close to
the edge of the roadway as practicable. So when the shoulder is in
rough shape there is no obligation to use it, even if it's not
"reasonably necessary to avoid unsafe conditions". But of course it
seems safer, and most motorists don't know or care about these
subtleties so I normally use the shoulder regardless.
-Doug
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