Re: Bicyclists are motorists? Since when?

[chrisrange]

Bill Z. wrote:
> You probably misheard. The laws typically say that bicyclists have
> the same rights and responsibilities as the operators of vehicles.
> Usually drivers of motor vehicles have *additional* responsibilities
> (e.g. registration, licensing, and insurance requirements.).
>
> It's in the vehicle code in California, and also in the driver's
> handbook the DMV hands out to prepare for a written test. You are
> expected to know this stuff.
Bill I am new to this NG. I live in Minnesota. It is in their vehicle
code to....BUT, I am constantly getting honked at. It is to the point
where, I chase them down and, remind them about the law. When they honk
I shake my head. I won't move, until, I get a green light.

[Bill Z.]

chrisrange > writes:

> Bill Z. wrote:
> > You probably misheard. The laws typically say that bicyclists have
> > the same rights and responsibilities as the operators of vehicles.
> > Usually drivers of motor vehicles have *additional* responsibilities
> > (e.g. registration, licensing, and insurance requirements.).
> > It's in the vehicle code in California, and also in the driver's
> > handbook the DMV hands out to prepare for a written test. You are
> > expected to know this stuff.
> Bill I am new to this NG. I live in Minnesota. It is in their vehicle
> code to....BUT, I am constantly getting honked at. It is to the point
> where, I chase them down and, remind them about the law. When they honk
> I shake my head. I won't move, until, I get a green light.

You need bike cops (police on bicycles.) When they end up harassing a
police officer, who might not take kindly to that, they will get some
feedback that will get their attention.

--
My real name backwards: nemuaZ lliB

[Pete]

"chrisrange" > wrote in message
...
>
> Bill I am new to this NG. I live in Minnesota. It is in their vehicle
> code to....BUT, I am constantly getting honked at.

Those same people are also yelling at other motorists. There's no accounting
for stupidity.

Pete