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@Jasper On this forum, it is often mentioned that drivers who hit bikers should be charged with assault with a deadly weapon.

Is it? Where has that happened? I agree that the cyclist should probably be charged with something, but this is probably not the right thing. Assault involves intent.

@Zac When you're on the sideWALK as a cyclist you should never have to say anything to pedestrian.

That's only if you think the bell means "move over" or even "be careful". But I view it also as saying "FWI. I'm passing you on a bike, so don't be startled" In which case, I do think it's courteous to give them a ring of the bell.

BTW, here's what I do. I ring my bell when I'm pretty far away. If I see no signal I slow down, get closer and say "passing on your left." If still no signal, I slow down more, swing all the way to the other side of the trail and pass with both hands on the brakes.

by David C on Jun 12, 2012 4:54 pm • link • report

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