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To: Lazamataz
However, it infuriates me to see these spandex-covered twinks on their road bikes who insist on riding in the center of the lane.

Those are the ones. Isn't that a ticketable or arrestable offense?

Most (all?) states have laws establishing penalties for "obstructing traffic".

Unfortunately, I would wonder whether any cyclist has ever been ticketed for this, or for running a stop light or stop sign or, for that matter, violating any of dozens of other traffic laws which motorists must obey. How often is a cyclist arrested for DUI? How often is a cyclist ticketed for "reckless riding" or riding too fast for conditions, or failing to yield?

They want the same privileges as motorists, but don't want the same responsibilities. If a car hits a cyclist, it's the driver's fault. If a cyclist runs into a car, it's still the driver's fault. If my car is parked legally, and a cyclist runs into it and damages something, my insurance and my deductible pays for it, unless I haul the idiot into court (if I'm lucky enough to be able to catch the guy-no license plate number to track him).

Motorists pay huge insurance premiums and lots of taxes for the use of the roads. Cyclists pay nothing, and they wonder why some motorists don't appreciate their antics.

203 posted on 10/01/2003 8:21:55 AM PDT by Fresh Wind
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To: Fresh Wind
"Motorists pay huge insurance premiums and lots of taxes for the use of the roads. Cyclists pay nothing, and they wonder why some motorists don't appreciate their antics."

Many cyclists are motorists too and pay for their cars. The only difference between them and you is you help the export/import balance of payment turn into a river of capital going to Middle Eastern states, and then whine because you are not respected for this unconditionally.

I bike year round, and I served my time in the military, and I pay taxes. Seems your whine has the oder of vinegar.

228 posted on 10/01/2003 8:31:15 AM PDT by bicycle thug (Fortia facere et pati Americanum est.)
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To: Fresh Wind
"Unfortunately, I would wonder whether any cyclist has ever been ticketed for this, or for running a stop light or stop sign"

Around here in Northern Virginia tickets have been issued to cyclists for running stops signs.

"Motorists pay huge insurance premiums and lots of taxes for the use of the roads"

I own a car too. I pay my taxes and my insurance. Some days I drive. Others I ride.
233 posted on 10/01/2003 8:33:11 AM PDT by ironman
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To: Fresh Wind
"They want the same privileges as *******, but don't want the same responsibilities"

This says it all. Leftist mantra. Everyone wants the good
without the bad
244 posted on 10/01/2003 8:35:43 AM PDT by bk1000 (one of these days I simply MUST come up with a decent tag line.)
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