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Acadia_Due t1_jeg0tv3 wrote

Reply to comment by Unfair_Isopod534 in Passing bicycles on right side isn't exactly legal by Unfair_Isopod534

I thought cyclists are generally supposed to stay to the right? https://thecce.org/cycling-skills/traffic/where-should-i-ride/

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GM_Pax t1_jeg8048 wrote

Not in Massachusetts.

Statewide law here is that cyclists may use the entire lane, on any and every roadway (except limited access expressways - if it has exit numbers don't go there on a bicycle ...).

We have to use the right-most lane that allows travel in our intended direction (typically only matters at intersections or when making left turns).

But whichever lane we're in, we can absolutely use every last inch of that lane.

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instrumentally_ill t1_jegla4v wrote

You can, but you should also put your own safety first, over your entitlement of the entire lane.

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GM_Pax t1_jegm1yb wrote

My friend, taking the entire lane ABSOLUTELY IS safer than making love to the curb or the fog line. It puts you in front of cars, where they can and WILL see you. Where they will unmistakably recognize that they cannot "just squeeze past" (which puts you in imminent, serious danger).

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lifeisakoan t1_jeg2ico wrote

Should be in the center of the lane to make close passes untenable.

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Unfair_Isopod534 OP t1_jeg2zin wrote

In the middle of 2 streets crossing? I thought you are not supposed to pass people there, especially both are going straight.

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nattarbox t1_jeg5ifd wrote

christ in an intersection? that had to be terrifying

i don't even like it when scooters / other bikes try on the right.. just shakes you

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Unfair_Isopod534 OP t1_jeg6305 wrote

Thankfully it was a sedan so somewhat less scary. It's usually the big boys that make question my transportation choice.

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