[wsmac] Re: Bikes May Use Full Lane

From: John Brooking <johnbrooking4@xxxxxxxxx>
To: wsmac@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Tue, 17 May 2022 10:58:35 -0400

Hi, Carson,

Yes, bicyclists are actually supposed to use the same traffic signals as
car drivers, by law. And that's everywhere, not just where these signs are.
The signs are just meant as a reminder, in places where there is a good
reason for bicyclists to be using the full lane, instead of sticking close
to the edge. But regardless of their lane position, cyclists are legally
obligated to obey signals.

John Brooking
Cyclist, Cycling Educator, Technologist
http://cyclingsavvy.org

On Tue, May 17, 2022 at 6:42 AM Carson Wood <carsonlwood@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Good Morning.

Does this mean that bicycles may use the traffic signals as cars do at
intersections?

*From:* wsmac-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <wsmac-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> *On
Behalf Of *John Brooking
*Sent:* Monday, May 16, 2022 11:09 PM
*To:* wsmac@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
*Subject:* [wsmac] Bikes May Use Full Lane

Shout out to Westbrook Public Services
<https://www.facebook.com/groups/1804259023159533/user/100064986542034/?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZU-_YzcGbBvGP9qlL3QFQaJ7LRt5rcLxJdF377YwCq5OS82a2Yryzntya68m-Mx8hzcgZb1OKUOdK1iGe3Irbw8Nsb4HEkmatPSPfEhEHC9LSpZLUYx_eWAj4oSpRMu87vg26Jda8_2S7t3Du5K5Pjp&__tn__=-%5dK-R>
for the new signs along Main Street at Rock Row clarifying the
permissibility of bicyclists to control the narrow travel lanes between
Larrabee and Riverside. All former “Share the Road” signs now state instead
that bicyclists "May Use Full Lane", plus an additional sign westbound at
Dunkin’ Donuts.

John Brooking

Cyclist, Cycling Educator, Technologist

http://cyclingsavvy.org

Follow-Ups:
- [wsmac] Re: Bikes May Use Full Lane
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References:
- [wsmac] Bikes May Use Full Lane
  - From: John Brooking
- [wsmac] Re: Bikes May Use Full Lane
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