Bikes and Carts
 

Bicycles can run on the street no problem they dont stop at stop signs and they run with 1 to 20 in a group taking over the road. OK so they have done that for ever. So why cant carts yes I know that would really be a mess but at least they have signals and they do, for the most part obey traffic laws. Bikes not so much and they mostly appear to think they own the road. Just my opinion and yes we all have one.

Probably because the "rules" for bicycles came along far before those of carts. Technically you're right, since they are less safe and slower, but it's a matter for lawmakers to address. They can't keep up in most cases with carts, req them to be passed.

What traffic laws are you referring to? I see golf carts and cars violate traffic laws routinely; running stop signs, speeding, passing on a solid line, failing to use turn signals, failing to come to a complete stop when turning right on a red, failing to yield to traffic in the roundabouts, failure to provide at least 3 feet of clearance with a bike, etc.

I totally agree!!

Those who can do...those who can't complain. Sorry for the tone but as a former cyclist (I can't DO any longer) I just get soooo tired of anti bicycle posts"

I'm with you. It seems like every few weeks, the bike haters make their presence known. Enough already.

And, it seems every few days people are stereotyped and branded "haters" for expressing a differing opinion that is born out of experience.

An open forum for discussion like this should not empower the Thought & Speech Police bent on silencing any viewpoint that differs from their own.



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I just finished a nice bike ride....but I have to say there are a lot of belligerent bicyclists on the road. And please don't tell me "same road, same rules".

Exactly, and my free thought expressions is , I dislike constant complaint about bicycles on the road. Share the Road, it's the law.

Exactly what actions do you define as "belligerent" and what do you define as "a lot"?

I am not a "hater" of either group. However if anyone doubts the accuracy of the posters issue with cyclists, just go out and plant yourself at any intersection where cyclists frequent some morning and watch and observe. For some unknown reason, many seem to think the laws do not apply when on a bicycle. I know it's not all and some follow the rules, but it is far and away a much higher % of cyclist fail to follow the rules than golf carts fail to follow their rules. I wish it could be explained, other than saying "I have to because unless I do it's not safe" That is a crock of you know what.

If everyone, both cars, cycles and carts followed the rules this would be a much safer place for all.

I just got back from a 21 mile bike ride. It was wonderful! I had no problem with any vehicle, be it a truck, car, or golf cart. There were other bicyclists and walkers out enjoying the morning as well. We all were courteous to one another. I waved a golf cart past me as I approached a divided cart lane section as I didn't want to hold him up. He gave me a big wave as he went by. There is no reason to have any problems out there. Just try to be courteous and share the road.

What rules are you talking about? What is the percentage difference between bikes and carts that don't follow these yet to be named rules?

I agree. How often are you really held up for any length of time by cyclist? Why can't we all slow down and allow all of our neighbors enjoy their sport of choice?

Another anti bicycle BS post.