I rather be alive than right!!!
You have to be aware and responsible for your own safety. On the driver end, I'd hate to be the guy that seriously hurt or killed someone.
I rather be alive than right!!!
You have to be aware and responsible for your own safety. On the driver end, I'd hate to be the guy that seriously hurt or killed someone.
According to the houston chronically stupid - nope
Bicyclist Hits Garbage Truck - Houston News Story - KPRC Houston
Wonder who will get the ticket
How 'bout that, Android? Friend of yours?
http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/Bicyclist_injured_after_being_struck_by_18-wheeler.html
No one "has the right of way" in Texas, ever. Texas law prescribes when one person/motorist must yield the right of way to another. It means something entirely different. A bicycle does not have any more right of way than an ambulance running "code 3" or a garbage truck does. Austin has an incredible problem with the interaction between bicycles and motor vehicles. Many bicyclists act as though none of the rules apply to them. In return, many drivers have no respect for bicyclists. They would all coexist peacefully if ALL of the bicyclists obeyed ALL the rules of the road. If Austin PD was truly interested in making the roads safer, they would issue a few thousand citations to the bicyclists for their stupid behavior. I have cited numerous bicyclists for a variety of violations from running red lights to speeding. Yes, speeding. 45 in a 30 zone. That guy was happy to have proof he was going 45 MPH on his bicycle. Bragging rights I guess.
All I know is I'm happy I spent extra money on my brakes for my car. I've been cut-off by bicyclists before crossing roads, or making turns without hand signals. Twice I've had to SLAM on the brakes to avoid hitting a biker who decided to cross a 2-3 lane road at a whim. This was not at a cross walk or designated crossing point, I think it's called "jaywalking" most places but on a bike it might be "jaypedaling" lol.
I've also had close calls with people running across busy roads on foot, and once a guy trying to cross a highway as his car ran out of gas (I think) and he stalled out in the left lane.
I maybe drive the smallest and lightest car on the boards, so all you trucks and SUV drivers keep a look out! Sometimes I feel invisible as bigger trucks and SUV's do not see me and merge into my lane. Pretty nerve shattering to look over and see a door handle only inches from your window!
Numerous times at the law office from which I retired, we'd have parents come in to try to file a Personal Injury case against a driver when it was their kid on a skateboard, skates or bicycle who were at fault. Hated to be the one who had to do it, but often asked the parents why they didn't teach their at-fault kid the "rules of the road" and why their kid had no safety equipment nor required equipment/lighting etc..... but that was all after it was "hindsight" on their part.
it's interesting to read all the replies that accuse the bicyclist for not obeying laws. pointing the finger at cyclist and hardly any willing to accept the fact the motorist are by far more irresponsible.
You can tell who the cyclists are.
umm.....isn't there alot more motor vehicles than bicycles, for a comparison?