Ronald,
I don't know if there are any limitations on passing specific to a
bike boulevard. Which street was it?
I used to think that a double-yellow line meant 'no passing'. But I
think someone on this list stated that its legal to pass a bike even
with a double-yellow.
The DOT rule is that cars must pass with at least 3 feet of clearance.
That should allow for wobbling. Bikes are supposed to give an audible
signal when passing others, but I don't believe that motor vehicles
are required to. They're usually noisy.
So, assuming it was at least 3 feet, it was probably legal.
It would be one thing if the driver said, "I'm sorry you were
startled, but I passed with the legally required distance." But it
sounds like this driver is indifferent to the rules of the road. "Get
over it" is clearly the mark of an asshole.
Quoting ronald pedersen <[email protected]>:
I have a question regarding the bike boulavard. The other day I was
riding with my son side by side when I was suprised by a car that
passed us, I left my son at the next intersection and caught up with
the car at a stoplight on Willy street. Before I had a chance to say
anything the female passenger got very defensive telling me that it
was a shared road and that I shouldn't "start anything".
The driver stated that he passed in a safe manner as he is allowed
to do, although I disagree that it was safe, and the driver also
stated that he was a biker and I should get over it.
Although I think they were ass-holes I must admit that I am unsure
who was right and simply stated that my kid was with me.
So is a driver allowed to pass a bike on the boulevard, should he
give a warning before doing so? I have medical issues that some
times affect my ability to not wobble when I ride so I am a little
sensitive about being passed in such a manner. Thanks.
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