Move over!

The following is taken directly from the Arizona Bicycle Laws

A.R.S. 28-815 - Riding on roadway and bicycle path; bicycle path usage

A. A person riding a bicycle on a roadway at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time shall ride as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway, except under any of the following situations:

1. If overtaking or passing another bicycle or vehicle proceeding in the same direction.

2. If preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway.

3. If reasonably necessary to avoid conditions, including fixed or moving objects, parked or moving vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, animals, or surface hazards.

4. If the lane in which the person is operating the bicycle is too narrow for a bicycle and a vehicle to travel safely side by side within the lane.

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Where I live there are a ton of cyclists. It's a great area to be a cyclist too. There are a lot of rolling hills and a lot flat areas. Right now is the best time to be cycling. It's cool (low 60's) in the mornings and the warmest it's been getting is the low 80s, so it's perfect for riding. Most of the cyclists seem to be taking advantage of the terrific weather and are out in droves, especially on weekend mornings.

What drives me crazy is the fact that these folks don't really use the bike lanes that they've been given. According to the law above, they're supposed to stay to the right of the bike lane. They're given four whole feet of roadway to ride safely. But what do these people do? They ride right on the bike lane marker. What the hell is that about? I'm having to scoot my vehicle to the left of my lane and sometimes have to get into the next lane so that I can give these people enough room. Scoot your unprotected body over to the safety of your bike lane! Do you want to get hit?

To tell you the truth there have been a couple of cyclists who have died in the last month in this area. I realize that sometimes it's unattentive drivers that cause accidents, but come on! Use the bike lane people. Not the last inch on the left of the bike lane...use the center! Please! For your safety and ours!