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Month: March 2013

Three Foot Law and Bike Lanes?

By Geo Posted on March 17, 2013 Posted in Ask Geo, Bike Lanes No Comments Tagged with bike lanes, Three-foot law

Question Dean asked:  Is a motor vehicle still required to give 3 feet to a cyclist if the cyclist and vehicle are in their own lanes?  I many cases, I see the cyclist in the center of his dedicated lane …

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Kids in the Roadway

By Geo Posted on March 11, 2013 Posted in Ask Geo, Misc 1 Comment

Question Suzanne Asked: We have neighbors who allow their elementary school children to ride their bikes and scooters in the residential street.  They ride with traffic, against traffic, perpendicular to traffic, and down the center of the street.  They also …

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Emergency Stopping Only

By Geo Posted on March 2, 2013 Posted in Ask Geo, Misc 6 Comments

Question NE2 asked: How does an “emergency stopping only” sign apply to cyclists and pedestrians? Can a shoulder user pause for a quick rest, either on the paved shoulder or adjacent grass? (This sign is used not only on freeways, …

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Small Child in a Sling

By Geo Posted on March 1, 2013 Posted in Ask Geo, Helmets No Comments Tagged with Bicycle Equipment

Question Vannah asked: Is it illegal to ride a bike with a infant in a chest carrier on your chest? I was doing this and had at least 8-9 cops, and sheriffs pass me and never stop me and say …

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