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Old 10-01-23, 02:08 PM
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From my reading of the situation, Mr. Barnard did nothing wrong. He made himself conspicuous and occupied the proper location for a straight-through movement at a signalized intersection. Any "far to the right" rules aren't applicable because the R&P speed facing a red signal is 0, so he's going the same speed as everyone else (is or ought to be) at that location. In my experience, the reaction by that driver isn't seen often, but I've experienced it myself. There are some drivers who have such a strong compulsion to MUST PASS BIKE that they cross a double yellow even at high risk of a turning collision, as it seems the crash threat from other traffic is subsidiary to MUST PASS BIKE.
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