tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18899086.post249101436166970406..comments2023-10-07T07:28:55.729-04:00Comments on Dave Moulton's Bike Blog: What scares me more than reckless drivers?Dave Moultonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07556183205157714280noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18899086.post-17968439482945845422007-07-11T22:05:00.000-04:002007-07-11T22:05:00.000-04:00"Why aren't these idiots limited to the sidewalk."..."Why aren't these idiots limited to the sidewalk."<BR/><BR/>There are still plenty of people who apparently don't know the dangers of sidewalk travel. With a bicycle that can be ridden at over 20 mph on the level, I'd be a hazard to pedestrians using the sideWALK as it's meant to be used.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18899086.post-7611426326720556282007-01-07T15:13:00.000-05:002007-01-07T15:13:00.000-05:00In response to the last anonymous comment,
Slight...In response to the last anonymous comment,<br /><br />Slightly more people are killed every year water-skiing than riding bicycles. A lot more people are killed hang gliding and sky diving. A person cannot live their life in fear and not do what they love to do simply because there are risks involved.<br /><br />To say the cyclist is to blame because they are injured or killed is like saying a woman is to blame for her rape or murder because she decided to go for a jog in the park.Dave Moultonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07556183205157714280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18899086.post-71816749718335081662007-01-07T13:26:00.000-05:002007-01-07T13:26:00.000-05:00It really takes an IDIOT to think that a bike ride...It really takes an IDIOT to think that a bike rider is actually safe while traveling in an automobile lane.<br /><br />These idiots should not be allowed to sue anyone if they are injured.<br /><br />Why aren't these idiots limited to the sidewalk.<br /><br />If they get killed, they are good canidates for the "Darwin Awards"!!<br /><br />And yes, I'm posting as anonymous.<br />I don't think that I have "Stupid"<br />written across my forehead.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18899086.post-49194799509074270582006-12-04T23:22:00.000-05:002006-12-04T23:22:00.000-05:00The State of Washington has the traffic crime of ...The State of Washington has the traffic crime of <a title="Reckless Driving" href="http://www.seattle-duiattorney.com/rcw46.61.500.html"> Reckless Driving</a>. The crime is a gross misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of 365 days in jail and a $5,000.00 fine. The crime is defined as:<br /><br />(1) Any person who drives any vehicle in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property is guilty of reckless driving. Violation of the provisions of this section is a gross misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment of not more than one year and by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars.<br /><br />(2) The license or permit to drive or any nonresident privilege of any person convicted of reckless driving shall be suspended by the department for not less than thirty days.<br /><br />I think many prosecutors could successfully argue the clown driving while playing with her phone is guilty of at least Reckless Driving. Depending upon the levels of injuries sustained she might be charged of Vehicular Assault. <br /><br />My thought is if teenagers cannot be expected to drive responsibly then no license for them.digdohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03022773805904168642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18899086.post-30362961874778402792006-12-04T16:42:00.000-05:002006-12-04T16:42:00.000-05:00Not just everything you said, but by refusing to m...Not just everything you said, but by refusing to make our roads safe for cyclists our society ties our society to the car and the demands it places on our natural (and societal) resources. If cyclists don't assert our right to the road and work to make it a safer place for all cyclists (not just those with courage and good bike handling skills), there's not way it'll ever become a viable and beneficial alternative.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com