re: #255 Dr. Matt

In Florida (and most states), bike riders have to follow the same traffic laws as cars and motorcycles. In my experience, many believe they have their own set of rules. I had a rider punch my car because I was making a right turn, he came up from behind, ignored my turn signal and tried to rush through the intersection. It was morning rush hour, tons of cars, he wasn’t in a bike lane, and I never saw him from behind (why would I look in my rearview mirror while turning right?!!). Dick.

On the other hand, ever see what happens when a bike tries to ride in a car lane because there is no bike lane? On the gripping hand I haven’t enough fingers and toes among my extended family to count the number of times I’ve seen cyclists on the wrong side of the road or riding on sidewalks. Adults, mind, not just preteens.