Cargo bikes as symbolic markers of egalitarian gender roles

Re:Cargo bikes as symbolic markers of egalitarian gender roles by s0rce on Sunday July 08, 2018 @01:41PM (#17485068)

While this appears to be the law, it seems to be unsafe. I bike in Oakland/East Bay and I've never heard of anyone getting cited for riding further over in the lane. I do this basically every day and I'd still suggest it. The only times I've heard of bikes getting in trouble is running red lights which is obviously dangerous and you shouldn't do.

I don't like to suggest going against the laws but if you ride near the curb or parked cars you are going to get doored and people will pass way too close. If you move over a bit they may get annoyed but you'll be safer.

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Re:Cargo bikes as symbolic markers of egalitarian gender roles by wool_gather on Sunday July 08, 2018 @03:27PM (#17485648)

Almost all states have this standard; some states have exceptions for safety or other cases (obvious one being making a left turn). There's a thorough rundown here: http://bicycledriving.org/law/guide-to-improving-laws although it may be out of date.

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Re:Cargo bikes as symbolic markers of egalitarian gender roles by ebikelaw on Sunday July 08, 2018 @03:11PM (#17485544)

Nobody has been cited for any kind of traffic infraction in Oakland in many years.

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Re:Cargo bikes as symbolic markers of egalitarian gender roles by s0rce on Sunday July 08, 2018 @03:45PM (#17485783)

Also true.

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Re:Cargo bikes as symbolic markers of egalitarian gender roles by monkeywork on Sunday July 08, 2018 @03:15PM (#17485566)

I'm not commenting on what you or I feel is safe simply what is written. Debating the "IF's" under that I'm not interested in.

I would suggest that if the law requires change instead of encouraging people to go around it encourage the actions needed to change it.

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