[*BCM*] riding on a walk signal

[Abigail Lewis]

I did research about biking in Boston before I moved here and an
official police website said that bikes are indeed vehicles and have
to obey all traffic laws.

On 9/19/07, Mars <martian at mit.edu> wrote:
>
>  Yes, if their engine is under or equal to 50cc, they are allowed.
>
>  Jon Ramos wrote:
>
>
> I think the cop is correct... however, I often begin to ride during the walk
> signal, before the cars start to go, because it gives me a chance to
> establish my place in traffic (so cars can see me better).  Might be
> illeagal, but I think is is safer.
>
> Side question: Are mopeds / vespas allowed in the bike lane?  I was almost
> hit by one the other day, when he entered the bike lane and I was not
> anticipating it.
>
> - Jon
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
>  From: Mike Costa <keckdj at yahoo.com>
>  To: Boston Critical Mass <list at bostoncriticalmass.org>
>  Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 7:27:24 AM
>  Subject: [*BCM*] riding on a walk signal
>
>
> Hi all,
>
>  I'm not sure where to find out this information but
>  what is he technical law concerning riding your bike
>  across an intersection with a walk signal?  I ask
>  because I was pulled over by a cop and he nearly gave
>  me a ticket for "driving through a red light"  saying
>  that my bike is technically a vehicle.
>
>  I was in the street, not the side walk, and I came to
>  a stop before I did it (so I didnt just speed through
>  the  intersection carelessly).
>
>  I dont want to start a rant, just wondering the law
>  and where I can find out info like this.
>
>  Thanks!
>  Mike
>
>
>
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