To all* bicyclists.
I would like to draw your attention to D.C. Regulation 1201.15, found in the chapter entitled "Safe Operation of Bicycles and Motorized Bicycles." It states:
"No person shall operate a bicycle except in obedience to the instructions of official traffic control signals, signs, and other control devices applicable to vehicles, unless otherwise directed by a police officer or other person authorized to direct and control traffic."
In other words, when you have a red light and I have a walk signal, you don't get to fly through the intersection and nearly take my ass out just because you "drive" a Schwinn instead of a Saab.
And you DEFINITELY don't get to give me a dirty look while you're breaking the law and nearly running me down.
That is all.
*Yes, I realize that not all bicyclists are giant turds like this jerk was. But, as a public servant, I feel it is my duty to share my wisdom with others. ;-)
"No person shall operate a bicycle except in obedience to the instructions of official traffic control signals, signs, and other control devices applicable to vehicles, unless otherwise directed by a police officer or other person authorized to direct and control traffic."
In other words, when you have a red light and I have a walk signal, you don't get to fly through the intersection and nearly take my ass out just because you "drive" a Schwinn instead of a Saab.
And you DEFINITELY don't get to give me a dirty look while you're breaking the law and nearly running me down.
That is all.
*Yes, I realize that not all bicyclists are giant turds like this jerk was. But, as a public servant, I feel it is my duty to share my wisdom with others. ;-)
posted by bettyjoan @ 8/26/2005
3 Comments:
At 10:07 PM,
wt said…
Who's the narc?
Just kidding. It's a crazy town, and you gotta watch out for yourself when the bicyclists come for you.
At 4:26 PM,
KOB said…
Yes, many bikers are the first to complain about cars and first to ignore traffic rules as well.
At 6:36 PM,
The Boy said…
AMEN!
As a driver they are irritating as well, because you finally get ahead of one, after being stuck behind it, then you stop at a red light and it goes through the red light!
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