[*BCM*] Politics (Jim Leonard)

[Basil Sharpe]

If the legislation stated that a driver faced a very large fine $3000.00
or more and loss of license for any act that endangers a cyclist of
pedestrian, that would probably work.  These acts would include driving
too close to a cyclist then revving one's motor and accelerating past as
to say get out of my way and get off the road.  Or maybe, this
deliberate act would be subject to jail time.   Of course to make it
work it would have to be strictly enforced and cops on the diligent
lookout for such behaviors.   Oh well, I'm dreaming..........

 

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From: bostoncriticalmass-bounces at bostoncriticalmass.org
[mailto:bostoncriticalmass-bounces at bostoncriticalmass.org] On Behalf Of
Jon Ramos
Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 1:29 PM
To: Boston Critical Mass
Subject: Re: [*BCM*] Politics (Jim Leonard)

 

I think it is hilarious that the on listed below (chapter 90, Section
14), FIRST mentions the safety of cows, horses, and other animals BEFORE
it makes any mention of bicyclists.  ...puts their priorities into
perspective doesnt it?  

 

all in all, I am glad its in there, so i wont bitch too bad.  except for
the following: will anyone (motorist or bicyclist) ever get ticketed for
any of these violations?  I see cyclists almost get doored, right
hooked, and nearly run down almost every day (sad to say) but somehow i
doubt that will change even with this new legislation.

 

- Jon

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*Amends Chapter 90, Section 14, regarding cars turning in front of
bicycles
and making dooring a ticketable violation.
http://www.mass.gov/legis/laws/mgl/90-14.htm

 

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