Surely cyclists should have priority (right of way) when using dedicated cycle paths, otherwise what is the point of creating them. I certainly don't feel as safe as I should knowing that a car can suddenly appear in front of me, from a private drive.
2006-10-09 01:56:46 · 11 answers · asked by Florence-Anna 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Technically the cyclist has right of way, but the car will always win.
I would rather let the car go first than assert my rights and end up dead.
2006-10-12 09:52:29 · answer #1 · answered by Amanda K 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Motorists do not have priority over cyclists in designated cycle lanes.
As for your concern about a car " suddenly " appearing from a private drive, this should not concern you if you are paying attention.
I think cyclists would be a lot safer in they obeyed the rules of the road.
I can honestly say that I have never experienced a cyclist obeying traffic lights, they simply carry on and dodge through the on-coming vehicles. And as for motor cyclists it is little wonder so many are killed or injured with the way they weave in and out of lanes on the road and even overtake on the inside of moving vehicles.
2006-10-12 10:18:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The cycle course is taken care of like a minor highway crossing the optimum highway so i might assume site visitors on the optimum highway (which comprise cyclists) might have precedence. i don't think of cycle paths strengthen secure practices for cyclists except they thoroughly separate cyclists from motorcars. There are cycle paths i understand of which use disused rail lines (which comprise previous bridges) and those do strengthen secure practices heavily. the place there are cycle lanes on public roads they are often a waste of time as they continuously end (for no obvious reason) leaving cyclists in uncovered positions on important roads.
2016-10-19 01:58:46 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do they? Don't think they do. As a cyclist you have as much right to road space as a car. Cycle in the middle of the road if you want, but be aware that might be a touch selfish. If you are going to be a 'car' also don't go through red lights on a bike - I think it might be illegal. Cars tend not think too much about cycle lanes so you have to be careful.
2006-10-09 02:01:23 · answer #4 · answered by baddatum 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
so who has right of way at lights? most cycle paths stop at lights and then begin the other side. if a car is turning left (and indicating) should a cyclist who is going straight on have the right to block the left hand turn? its a tricky one but on a bike i wouldnt argue with a car.
2006-10-09 02:11:24 · answer #5 · answered by Paul S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We may as cyclists have right of way, but only if the motorist is looking or cares. Which most of the time they don't. Look where your going, it's no good arguing you had the right of way when your flat on your back in hospital
2006-10-09 02:01:06 · answer #6 · answered by SilverSurfer 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Cyclists have priority, but 2 tonnes of metal will always win the argument
2006-10-09 01:59:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
cyclists dont pay road tax
highway code also recomends cyclists cycle 60cm from the kerb, not anywhere on the road or pavement as is more than common.
over the age of 8 it is actually a criminal offence to cycle on the pavement.(not sure if its just scots law or full british law)
2006-10-09 01:58:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
it's a cycle path, motorists do NOT have priority over it, the only mode of transport that does is a bycycle.
2006-10-09 02:05:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
many people should not drive
2006-10-09 01:59:41 · answer #10 · answered by the bad seed 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋