Were Pennsylvania cycling laws somehow repealed for this particular
event?
Do the organizers of “Pedal Pittsburgh” support Pennsylvania
Law?
Or is it that we’re just seeing the somewhat (note: that “somewhat”
doesn’t mean always or every) common
“I am above the law” mindset of
Pgh. cyclists riding in packs?
Or is it that cyclists are not aware of the law?
I draw your attention to section 3301(e) of:
PENNSYLVANIA BICYCLE LAWS
Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes
Which can be downloaded here in a .pdf
“(e) Limitation on riding abreast. -- Persons riding pedalcycles upon a
roadway shall not ride
more than two abreast, except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for
the exclusive use of
pedalcycles.”
“Pedal Pittsburgh” should have made this obvious to all participants.
If
they didn’t, then I openly call them on their lack of responsibility and suggest
a change for the next event
that requires participants to sign something stating that they are aware of
Pennsylvania cycling laws.
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Following 6 and more abreast, and later, seeing 2 full lanes filled, when
they are sitting at a traffic light waiting to turn left,
certainly makes one wonder.
Watching the completed left turn and seeing
once again 4 or more abreast, taking up the whole extra wide lane
confirms
either lack of knowledge or disregard for the law.
I don’t mind waiting. I just sit and marvel at amazing lack of common
sense.
Bikers - - - please rent a clue! Think!
This type of behavior endangers everyone on the road.
Steve Karl – “biking the streets of Pgh. since 1959”