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Re:Waymo Hits Cyclist in SF by triceratops on Thursday February 08, 2024 @08:09AM (#39301513)
> I always have my turning signal but to cyclists it doesn’t mean much, they will always try to pass me on the right on the intersection

I suspect you aren't merging into the bike lane when turning right and leaving space for a cyclist to pass you on the right. I've seen many drivers make that mistake. As a cyclist I never pass cars on the right in this situation because drivers don't check.

You are supposed to merge into the bike lane before turning. It's in the DMV handbook. The painted bike lane becomes a dotted line close to the intersection for precisely that reason.

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Re:Waymo Hits Cyclist in SF by Brananarchy on Thursday February 08, 2024 @09:14PM (#39310633)
This varies state-by-state. In Oregon the bike lane is not a turning lane, and the locals will express their displeasure if you use it as such. We have bike boxes and lots of no-right-turn-on-red signs instead.
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