[*BCM*] riding on a walk signal

[Mike Costa]

Thanks for the info everyone!

remember to look around for the cops at a walk signal
or you can get points on your licence for a moving
violation! :-)


--- Jon Ramos <jontramos at yahoo.com> 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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