Re: [MBZ] Right of way
If Roger is RLE, then I guess I'll have to start taking you as seriously as I take him, Clay. Brian On 5/30/07, Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What Roger said On May 29, 2007, at 8:33 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Interesting you mention this. Just yesterday, I must admit, I did not notice one of these little signs posted at the right edge of the bike trail. And I was upset that two cars did not yield to me. I honestly did not think they had the right of way to cross into the straight-line path of bicycle traffic on the trail. Wife pointed out the miniature stop sign to me. That's cool. It looks like you had better read up on responsibilities and rights of bicycle riders when using the public right of way. It's in the traffic code in your state. On Seattle's Burke-Gilman trail, automobiles crossing the trail always have the right of way and are protected by full size stop signs. If the rider is on his bike, he must stop and yield. If he dismounts, he becomes a pedestrian with the rights of same and I would probably stop for him. Otherwise, I don't stop. BTW, the trail and streets are publicly owned. And when I am planning a right turn, I get close to the curb to prevent anyone passing me on the right. Remember, when you are mounted, you are a vehicle. RLE -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Right of way
What Roger said On May 29, 2007, at 8:33 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Interesting you mention this. Just yesterday, I must admit, I did not notice one of these little signs posted at the right edge of the bike trail. And I was upset that two cars did not yield to me. I honestly did not think they had the right of way to cross into the straight-line path of bicycle traffic on the trail. Wife pointed out the miniature stop sign to me. That's cool. It looks like you had better read up on responsibilities and rights of bicycle riders when using the public right of way. It's in the traffic code in your state. On Seattle's Burke-Gilman trail, automobiles crossing the trail always have the right of way and are protected by full size stop signs. If the rider is on his bike, he must stop and yield. If he dismounts, he becomes a pedestrian with the rights of same and I would probably stop for him. Otherwise, I don't stop. BTW, the trail and streets are publicly owned. And when I am planning a right turn, I get close to the curb to prevent anyone passing me on the right. Remember, when you are mounted, you are a vehicle. RLE -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
[MBZ] Right of way
Interesting you mention this. Just yesterday, I must admit, I did not notice one of these little signs posted at the right edge of the bike trail. And I was upset that two cars did not yield to me. I honestly did not think they had the right of way to cross into the straight-line path of bicycle traffic on the trail. Wife pointed out the miniature stop sign to me. That's cool. It looks like you had better read up on responsibilities and rights of bicycle riders when using the public right of way. It's in the traffic code in your state. On Seattle's Burke-Gilman trail, automobiles crossing the trail always have the right of way and are protected by full size stop signs. If the rider is on his bike, he must stop and yield. If he dismounts, he becomes a pedestrian with the rights of same and I would probably stop for him. Otherwise, I don't stop. BTW, the trail and streets are publicly owned. And when I am planning a right turn, I get close to the curb to prevent anyone passing me on the right. Remember, when you are mounted, you are a vehicle. RLE ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
Re: [MBZ] Right of way
Okay, I'll do all that. Thanks, RLE. Brian On 5/29/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Interesting you mention this. Just yesterday, I must admit, I did not notice one of these little signs posted at the right edge of the bike trail. And I was upset that two cars did not yield to me. I honestly did not think they had the right of way to cross into the straight-line path of bicycle traffic on the trail. Wife pointed out the miniature stop sign to me. That's cool. It looks like you had better read up on responsibilities and rights of bicycle riders when using the public right of way. It's in the traffic code in your state. On Seattle's Burke-Gilman trail, automobiles crossing the trail always have the right of way and are protected by full size stop signs. If the rider is on his bike, he must stop and yield. If he dismounts, he becomes a pedestrian with the rights of same and I would probably stop for him. Otherwise, I don't stop. BTW, the trail and streets are publicly owned. And when I am planning a right turn, I get close to the curb to prevent anyone passing me on the right. Remember, when you are mounted, you are a vehicle. RLE ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
