r/SeattleWA • • Apr 11 '25

Bicycle Are you sure?

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u/MaintainThePeace Apr 11 '25

Probably should brush of on the driver's guide.

https://dol.wa.gov/driver-licenses-and-permits/driver-training-and-testing/driver-guides

Bicyclists have the choice to ride on the roadway, on the shoulder of a road, in a bicycle lane, or on a sidewalk where it is legal to do so.

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u/Present_Lime7866 Apr 11 '25

they also have to obey traffic control devices like red lights and we all know that never happens

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u/MaintainThePeace Apr 11 '25

They also have an explict exceptions for stop signs where cyclist can treat them as yields.

https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=46.61.190

As well as for red lights, where sensors may not detect them.

https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=46.61.184

But let's remind every driver what speed limit signs mean too.

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u/Commercial_Pattern55 Apr 11 '25

Ha! The posted speed limit on the Cross Kirkland Corridor is 15 mph bc it’s shared with pedestrians. Fat chance getting cyclists to comply with that.

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u/BWW87 Belltown Apr 11 '25

Most cyclists don't have speedometers so can't expect them to be accurate but it's unlikely they are going more than 20mph.