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In article <301mhb$jgb@charm.magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu> lputnam@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (Lee P Putnam) writes:

>In article <2vvpv9INN1lq@fox.cis.ohio-state.edu>,

>>I don't think it takes a lot of observation at a stop sign, traffic light, or
>>one-way street to find that a far larger proportion of bicyclists than car
>>drivers disregard these traffic rules.

>I doubt that this is true.  Stand on the side of 315 someday and within
>several minutes you will see hundreds (most) of drivers breaking the 
>traffic laws by driving over the speed limit. 

> -lee

While you're at it, count the number of people on bicycles exceeding the
speed limit.  Note that I didn't say "cyclists".  When you are on a bicycle,
you are required by law to conform to the traffic laws.  Those who ignore
traffic laws should more appropriately be referred to as "pedestrians
on bicycles".

Unfortunately, the way the traffic laws are written, you have all of the 
responsibilities as a motor vehicle, with few, if any of the rights of
a motor vehicle.  With an increased number of hazards, (and adverse
consequences)  your legal rights depend most on your own manueverability
and reflexes.

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