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Re:Don’t make bicyclists more visible. Make drivers stop hit... by bsder on Thursday April 16, 2015 @03:07AM (#9386338)
You want to be careful with these kinds of burden of proof chains.

For example, a bicycle is moving much faster than a person opening a car door. It is clearly the fault of the bicycle if he runs into it.

Now see the problem?

The reality is that cars and bicycles do not belong on the same roads. Period. Bicycles need bike lanes that are separated from roads.

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Re:Don’t make bicyclists more visible. Make drivers stop hit... by Symbiote on Thursday April 16, 2015 @04:07AM (#9386527)
Being "doored" is the car driver's fault. Children are taught to look before opening the door.
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Re:Don’t make bicyclists more visible. Make drivers stop hit... by codfrantic on Thursday April 16, 2015 @04:57AM (#9386688)
> It is clearly the fault of the bicycle if he runs into it.

In the Netherlands, we would say check the street before opening your car door. If you open your car door on a narrow street and a car hits it, is the driver of the other car also responsible?

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