Re: Let's hide the bicyclists behind parked cars. What could go wrong?

On 1/16/2025 6:58 AM, John B. wrote:

On Thu, 16 Jan 2025 05:43:56 -0500, zen cycle
 https://www.dot.nh.gov/projects-plans-and-programs/programs/bikes-and- pedestrians/rules-traffic-safety
Bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as motorists.
Bicycles are vehicles (RSA 265:143).

  Oh, BTW, your link also contains this little nugget:
"Take the full lane when your safety depends on it....There are many common operational situations where cyclists must control the lane, including:
- When overtaking and passing another bicycle or any other vehicle proceeding in the same direction.
- When preparing for or making a left turn at an intersection or into a driveway.
- When proceeding straight in a place where right turns are permitted.
- When necessary to avoid hazardous conditions, including, but not limited to, fixed or moving objects, vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, animals, broken pavement, glass, sand, puddles, ice, or opening doors of parked vehicles."
 So, you can use whatever verbiage you like...'seize', 'take', 'control'....it's a common method for safe cycling, and yes, if you do it wrong, you can get yourself killed.