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Cattle_Aromatic t1_iudhz7y wrote

I do get pretty frustrated when I see it (I don't think the anti-bike people need any ammo) but think it's somewhat forgiveable when

A. It's protected and the other direction doesn't have a bike lane

B. Crossing the road is dangerous (something like 28) and you're only on it for a short time.

I never do it personally, but I get why someone might.

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SoulSentry t1_iueil8x wrote

Yeah I see people get confused often on Longfellow Bridge. I once stopped some tourists and showed them how to get around to the other side.

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[deleted] OP t1_iudlo8w wrote

Just some amateur hour to add on to the carbrain suburban idiots

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noob_tube03 t1_iue3l80 wrote

I too drive the wrong way down the road whenever I want. Who cares about laws, I do what's convenient for me

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Cattle_Aromatic t1_iue475n wrote

Cars drive in the opposite lane to pass me on a bicycle all the time, regardless of whether there's a dotted centerline. Because it's convenient! And not a huge deal if you don't pass too close (although usually you'll end up feeling silly when I pass you at the next light)

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noob_tube03 t1_iue6b35 wrote

Are you mixing up passing someone with driving the wrong way down the road? Incredible. You realize it is legal to switch lanes to pass right? Or do you think traffic has to grind to a stop whenever a delivery truck makes a stop?

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Cattle_Aromatic t1_iue7ukj wrote

It's not legal to switch into the oncoming lane when there's a solid yellow centerline? It's almost as if in some circumstances everyone flouts the rules because it's convenient , and we're all fully capable of understanding when nuance is appropriate

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noob_tube03 t1_iue8tke wrote

https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXIV/Chapter89/Section2

It's like cyclists should have to be licensed. It's crazy how many people are up voting you with no concept of the law

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Cattle_Aromatic t1_iuearmp wrote

I really think you're in the wrong here - that just suggests you can pass to the left, either in lane or using part of the left lane on a road with at least two lanes in the same direction - it doesn't seem to me to override the rule that you can't pass in the oncoming lane unless the centerline is dashed.

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ADarwinAward t1_iuguwaz wrote

You’re right. They just don’t know the law. What makes it funnier is how they’re extremely arrogant and confident about it despite it being blatantly obvious to anyone who knows how to drive

> Two solid yellow lines prohibit vehicles from crossing them to pass another vehicle. You may not cross these lines unless turning left when it is safe to do so.

https://www.mass.gov/doc/chapter-4-rules-of-the-road-0/download

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ADarwinAward t1_iugunic wrote

> Two solid yellow lines prohibit vehicles from crossing them to pass another vehicle. You may not cross these lines unless turning left when it is safe to do so.

https://www.mass.gov/doc/chapter-4-rules-of-the-road-0/download

For the record I drive. I also happen to know the laws and accept I can be ticketed if I pass a vehicle that is turning on the road by crossing the double yellow.

Just because it’s common practice doesn’t mean it’s legal. The only time you’d have a case is if the road is obstructed by an illegally stopped car or a broken down car.

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