Bikers beat down cager
Outstanding HDF Member
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From: Hudson Valley, NY
You know, it's one thing to be an idiot, it's another thing entirely to be an arrogant idiot. From wikipedia:
"In some states, it is not against the law to overtake vehicles in the presence of solid yellow lines if it is safe to do so. Section 3303 and 3305 of the Pennsylvania driver code are examples. Vermont State Law also allows passing of the double yellow line when no traffic is on the opposing side, however, one must pass quickly and return to the proper side."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double-yellow_line
And in case you're contemplating the standard response that wikipedia is not a reliable source, feel free to look up the individual statutes of various states. I found the above in less than 30 seconds, and that's already more time than I have to educate you.
"In some states, it is not against the law to overtake vehicles in the presence of solid yellow lines if it is safe to do so. Section 3303 and 3305 of the Pennsylvania driver code are examples. Vermont State Law also allows passing of the double yellow line when no traffic is on the opposing side, however, one must pass quickly and return to the proper side."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double-yellow_line
And in case you're contemplating the standard response that wikipedia is not a reliable source, feel free to look up the individual statutes of various states. I found the above in less than 30 seconds, and that's already more time than I have to educate you.
United States
A double-yellow line (often called "the double-yellow") is a painted marking between opposing sides of a highway. It consists of two, parallel, solid yellow lines located between the two directions of traffic flow and its presence usually indicates a no-passing restriction or no passing zone. Obvious exceptions to this no-passing restriction include emergency maneuvers or temporary traffic flow changes due to road work. Often the double-yellow line has sections where one of the lines becomes dashed (in which case it is no longer a "double-yellow") indicating to the drivers traveling on the dashed side that they may pass when traffic permits.
i think we all know that there should be no passing on a double yellow, i think that's common sense.
as for your personal insults, it's typical of this board, keyboard warriors...
Big Kahuna HDF Member
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From: Shit Weather USA
Oh hell,Lancaster,15 bikers.I think we all know who it might be.If you were ever going to put on your blinker,if the "biker gang" we all think it might be is behind you.You better put the damn blinker on,or there could be hell to pay,and there was.Not excusing what they did,but how many out there would secretly like to do the same thing,when we are cut off,or treated like we don't deserve to be on the road by a cager?
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: East Central Mississippi
How do you know he wasn't using his left arm to give the finger? Or maybe he tried to grab a biker as he rode by. Admittedly a bit unlikely, but I've seen worse, and you don't know. You weren't there.
I don't understand all the "cheerleading" for a cager who mowed down a bike and walked away with nothing but a broken arm and a couple of smashed windows. What forum is this, anyway?
I don't understand all the "cheerleading" for a cager who mowed down a bike and walked away with nothing but a broken arm and a couple of smashed windows. What forum is this, anyway?
that no one seemed to relate the fact that he had his left arm extended
out the window (which is a legal turn signal)and probably why it was broken when they collided with each other. Of course thats just deductive reasoning,
but who in the hell uses logic any more.
You're right ,I was not there , he was probably flipping them off or trying to grab his assless chaps as he went by.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Deep South Texas
I can honestly say I have felt like beating down more than one driver, but without all the facts it is tough to make a decision on this one. No blinker puts the auto driver in the wrong, passing with a double yellow puts the biker in the wrong. Not sure who was more in the wrong here, but having a 15 on 1 confrontation is not right.
Outstanding HDF Member
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From: Charlotte Area
I sometimes cross the double yellow turning left into the Starbucks to get a mochachino carmelito macciata. Does that count?
Seriously, road rage is a terrible thing, no matter who's got it. that's all I'm saying.
Seriously, road rage is a terrible thing, no matter who's got it. that's all I'm saying.
Road Master
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Poor fella, just tried to turn left without signaling & this big gang totaled his car.