Jerald M Powell
George, The State of Oregon Oregon produces a Cyclist's Manual
( http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/BIKEPED/ ) and the State of
Washington integrates cyclist's rules with driver's rules and advice
in it's Drivers Manual ( http://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/
driverguide.pdf ).
Besides these "official" manuals there is an excellent book by John
Forester on the subject as well as a number of web resources, such as
http://www.kenkifer.com/bikepages/traffic/traffic.htm
http://www.bikexprt.com/streetsmarts/index.htm
or, just google "bike safety" or "effective cycling" or even just
"cycling".
Jerry
On Sep 24, 2006, at 11:34 PM, George de Randich wrote:
> Please understand that I'm a re-tread to bicycling and tricycling.
>
> Given those facts can you answer these questions:
> Given that I am a very slow 3 wheeler. Is it appropriate for me to
> yield the right of way to turning motovehicles that have reached
> the stop light before me!
> When must I drive my bicycle / tricycle on the side walk and
> provided that there is no posted prohibition, when am I prevented
> from driving on said sidewalk?
> Thank you very much for your information!
>
> 627 miles on the odometer since April,
> George de Randich,
> Longview, Washington
Jerry Powell
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