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[instanity]

So plenty of people have been talking about a law that will allow bicyclist in Oregon to pass through stop signs without any worry of actually stopping. They must, however, proceed "slowly and safely" although there is no actual speed or definition of slowly or safely

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[vamachara]

Is this just in Oregon? Why do people focus on such silly things! Geez.

[instanity]

Yes, this is just in Oregon. In Idaho, the law is already in effect.

I suppose I wouldn't be so against it if "safely" was defined. The issue at hand is now we have given irresponsible cyclist an avenue of defense. Seeing as how "safely" is determined on a case by case basis, a multitude of excuses could be used by a bicyclist or a lawyer in a wrongful death lawsuit as to why this bicyclist was right and the motorist was wrong.

It could all be avoided if bicyclist would chill and just follow the laws like everyone else. That way, if a motorist does not give the right of way as though he would to any other vehicle, then it is CLEARLY the motorist fault. If a bicyclist blows a stop sign and gets pegged, he is CLEARLY dead/maimed because he didn't pay attention, and the motorist only has to live with the fact that he took part in someone's death and not get sued on top of it.

--Chris

[__tinker_bell]

I heard about that on the news. WTF.