Originally Posted by clevernamehere
If they are not willing or able to adhere to the rules of the road, then perhaps cyclists should stop thinking of their bikes as vehicles . . .
The writer makes a vague reference to the LAW ("rules of the road") while ignoring what the LAW says, which is that bicyles are human powered VEHICLES.
I think supcom states it most succinctly:
Originally Posted by supcom
Bikes are vehicles. They are not motor vehicles. As such we are required to obey the transportation laws of the state as they pertain to bicyclists.
Bicycles do not need to be registered because there is no law requiring it. It's as simple as that.
One could almost respond, "If they are not willing or able to LEARN the rules of the road, then perhaps motor vehicle operators should stop talking about rules of the road as they pertain to bicycles and other vehicles."
Oh well, that's my two cents worth.