[*BCM*] Bostoncriticalmass Digest, Vol 39, Issue 17

[Robotica]

On 9/19/07, ian schwartz <hankpiece at gmail.com> wrote:
> Bikes are NOT allowed to ride on the sidewalk in any area. You can't
> use it as a way to go the wrong way down a one-way street or to get
> around slow traffic. I mean you can, but you run the risk of getting
> ticketed.

Actually, that's not true.  From
http://www.massbike.org/bikelaw/mass.htm (Which is just a reprint of
the MGL):

"bicycles may be ridden on sidewalks outside business districts when
necessary in the interest of safety, unless otherwise directed by
local ordinance. A person operating a bicycle on the sidewalk shall
yield the right of way to pedestrians and give an audible signal
before overtaking and passing any pedestrian."

I hate it too, though.

-m

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