"No charges or citations have or are likely to be filed against the driver of the vehicle, an 83-year-old woman, according to Police department spokesman Kevin Brown."<\/p>\n
The Law:
\n\u00a7 21-1209.(d) Yielding right-of-way.- Unless otherwise specified in this title, the driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a person who is lawfully riding a bicycle, an EPAMD, or a motor scooter in a designated bike lane or shoulder if the driver of the vehicle is about to enter or cross the designated bike lane or shoulder. <\/p>\n
"The man was riding his bike in a marked bike lane on West University Parkway at the intersection with West 39th Street when he was struck by a vehicle whose driver was attempting to turn right, according to Brown."<\/p>\n
Our guidance (based on Maryland law) submitted to MVA for inclusion in the next Drivers’ Handbook:<\/p>\n
"Never make a right turn from a through lane immediately after passing a bike on a shoulder or bike lane. Doing so is as dangerous as turning right from the left lane after passing a car on your right, so stay behind the bicycle. Try to avoid any chance that a bicycle will be to your right or in your right blind spot when you turn right. Before starting a right turn, move as far to the right as practicable within the bike lane, shoulder, or right turn lane. " There is nothing reported that shows the driver followed this guidance.<\/p>\n And there Baltimore City’s Cyclists Bill of Rights passed by City Council: Police got the laws wrong in the Jack Yates case and again here, this has to stop! Write: mayor@baltimorecity.gov and let the Mayor know your thoughts. Be sure to include your full name and address.<\/p>\n Just to note this penalty has been put forth as the appropriate penalty for \u00a7 21-1209.(d) "No charges or citations have or are likely to be filed against the driver of the vehicle, an 83-year-old woman, according to Police department spokesman Kevin Brown." The Law: \u00a7 21-1209.(d) Yielding right-of-way.- Unless otherwise specified in this title, the driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a person who is lawfully riding … <\/p>\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.baltimorespokes.org\/article.php?story=20101026001608737<\/a><\/p>\n
\n"3. Cyclists have the right to the full support of educated law enforcement."
\nhttps:\/\/www.baltimorespokes.org\/article.php?story=20101110115142299<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.baltimorespokes.org\/article.php?story=20101202133743715<\/a><\/p>\n
\nIn the news:
\nExcerpts from: https:\/\/www.baltimoresun.com\/news\/maryland\/bs-md-bicyclist-accident-20110226,0,4632453.story<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/www.abc2news.com\/dpp\/news\/region\/baltimore_city\/biker-hit-by-vehicle,-critically-injured<\/a><\/p>\n
\n\u00a7 27-114. Violation of Title 21, Subtitle 4. [Right-of-way]
\n(a) Penalty.- If a person violates any provision of Title 21, Subtitle 4 [Right-of-way] of this article and the violation contributes to an accident that results in the death or, as defined in \u00a7 27-113 of this title, serious bodily injury of another, the person is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction:
\n(1) The person is subject to a fine of not more than $1,000; and
\n(2) The Administration may suspend the person’s license for not more than 180 days.
\n(b) Request for hearing on license suspension.- Subject to the provisions of Title 12, Subtitle 2 of this article, a licensee may request a hearing on a license suspension imposed under this section. oldId.20110227133723581<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"