Ambulance hits cyclist, rushes him to hospital, then sticks him with $1,800 bill

Re:Ambulance hits cyclist, rushes him to hospital, then stic... by SoftTalker on Friday November 08, 2024 @01:13PM (#42089088)

I'm simply stating what the traffic laws state. A slow-moving vehicle has the obligation to get out of the way when it can, to allow other traffic to pass.

Here's one example:

https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=46.61.427

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Re:Ambulance hits cyclist, rushes him to hospital, then stic... by bobthepanda on Friday November 08, 2024 @01:36PM (#42089306)

right, but in effect that's basically zero percent of the time on a street with parked cars. pulling into the front of a driveway is also not safe. And safe passing in WA is three feet.

From WSDOT:

> Pass at a safe distance. Leaving an extra safety buffer in time and space when passing people gives you more ability to see and react, and it’s also the law. Be aware that a bicyclist needs to be positioned in the lane a safe distance away from opening car doors, grates, and other hazards not visible to a driver. Drivers need to move into the other lane when possible or leave at least three feet while passing (RCW 46.61.110). Darkness and weather conditions may affect a driver’s ability to gauge distance.

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