Falcon 93 Immaterial...with the privilege of operating a motor vehicle on the roadways of NC comes the responsibility to operate it in a safe manner. I agree that there are many obnoxious and poor cyclists out there, and at least as many if not more obnoxious and incompetent drivers. If a bicycle is being operated in a legal manner it is the responsibility of the the driver to pass them safely. The fact the roads are not designed properly is not the fault of either.

Rolling along - Agreed.........

Living is a priviledge. Common sense is a tool to help facilitate that priviledge.

(Please refer to all previous posts concerning size and speed verses size and speed) ;)

falcon93...my bad. NC is one of only of 2 states where the state also maintains most of the county roads. However city street maintenance is paid for through property taxes. But if anybody want to completely ban bicycles from roadways they need to be prepared to provide a suitable alternate. Moving about under one's own power is a right, driving is a privilege.

well said mewubbau!

Rolling - Sorry, I just don't see where a county is taxed by the state to support the roads. I do see where vehicles and vehicle owners are taxed by the state for said roads.

I will be happy to read any supporting documentation you have on that.

As soon as I read this article I knew it would be a debate bewteen the cyclist and car drivers. I understand that sometimes the roads we see cyclist on are the only place for them to ride or favorable to them, but I think an etiqutte's course might be benficial. Maybe veteran cyclist could run the program?! Question for cyclists, I've seen roads without sidewalks and bike lanes, how would you feel if pedestrians started to use this lane for walking? It would be frusturating and accidents would happen. The argument is the same concept, but with larger more dangerous vehicles involved. Even with the bike lanes the majority of bikers I see ride along the very edge, closest to the road. I don't have a solution, but have to say one bad apple, or in this case a bad cyclist, spoils the bunch. Cyclist encourage each other to follow the rules and use common sense. I wouldn't take my chances with a train and you shouldn't with a vehicle 10X your size.