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Tag Archives: Traffic Laws
Bicycle Bandits Should Avoid Motor Vehicles
Surprisingly, the use of a bicycle as a getaway vehicle is on the rise. This is probably because robbers can’t flee quickly enough on foot, and a motor vehicle would be too easy to identify. A bicycle provides the best … Continue reading
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Tagged Alternative Uses For Bicycles, Bicycles Used In The Commission Of Crimes, Traffic Laws
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Motorcycle And Bicycle Interactions
Most discussions about bicycles on the roads revolve around their interactions with cars. Cars are the dominant and most abundant vehicles on the roads, and bicycles are the most vulnerable and least prevalent vehicles on the roads. So, naturally, given … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, Other Modes Of Transportation
Tagged Bicycles Sharing The Road With Motorcycles, Bicycling Advocacy, Motorcycle Versus Bicycle Collisions, Sharing The Road, Traffic Laws
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Is An Advertised Bicycle Sting Really A Sting?
Complaints about bad bicycle behavior almost always get a response from the police. Compare this to the many times pedestrians, bicyclists or motorists complain about bad driving; it rarely results in any action at all. In many places, Boston included, … Continue reading
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Tagged Cyclist Profiling, Cyclist Rights, Discrimination Against Cyclists, Targeting Bicyclists For Traffic Violations, Traffic Laws
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Cyclist Drivers Running Interference For Cyclist Bikers
Driving is very different when you ride a bike in addition to driving a car. This dual identity allows you to see the road not only as a driver, but as a cyclist. Both perspectives often come into play, simultaneously, … Continue reading
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Tagged Bicycle Laws, Cars Sharing The Road With Bicycles, Cycling Safety, Cyclist Rights, Determing Which Vehicle Has The Right Of Way, Drivers Protecting Cyclists, Traffic Laws
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The Ins And Outs Of Parking Rule Enforcement For Bicycles
One of the perks of riding a bicycle is not having to worry about finding a parking space. Bikes are small and can be brought onto the sidewalk, so once a cyclist reaches his or her destination, the main problem … Continue reading
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Tagged Bicycle Infrastructure, Bicycle Parking Rules, Traffic Laws
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Cars And Laziness
Cars are convenient. They make customized travel a breeze. As long as there are roads leading in the direction one wants to travel, a direct route can be taken. This drastically cuts travel time in comparison to public transportation or … Continue reading
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Tagged Bad Driving Habits, Cars Not Yielding The Right Of Way To Bicycles, Cyclist Rights, Lazy Drivers, Traffic Laws
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Can Cyclists Always Recognize Who Belongs In The Bike Lane?
Most of us expect bicycles to use bike lanes and cars to stay out. Of course, things don’t always work out that way. This annoys cyclists, especially when they are impeded in their progress or come close to crashing due … Continue reading
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Tagged Cycling Safety, Cyclist Rights, Reserving Bike Lanes For Bicycles, Scooters In Bike Lanes, Sharing The Road, Traffic Laws
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Bicycling Advocates’ Agendas Versus Bicyclists’ Interests
I am a cyclist. Riding is what I do. It is what I have done for decades, and what I intend to do for decades to come. The miles I have put in have taught me a great deal beyond … Continue reading
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Tagged Bicycle Infrastructure, Bicycling Advocacy, Boston Cyclists Sharing The Lane With Cars, Cars Sharing The Road With Bicycles, Cooperation Between Bicycles And Cars, Cycling Safety, Cyclist Rights, Riding A Bicycle In Boston, Traffic Laws
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Hey You On The Bicycle
Like everything in human existence, languages evolve over time. Words are added or subtracted to reflect changes in a given culture. New technologies require not only new words, but a new understanding of what those words refer to. So do … Continue reading
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Tagged Bicycles As Vehicles, Police Traffic Details, The Evolution Of Language, Traffic Control, Traffic Laws
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