Driver Pulls Gun on Cyclists This Morning

[Matt J]

Floridagirl is not a Mosquito Commissioner, however she will be on the ballot running against Jim Crawford, incumbant.

I'm sorry, I should have been more clear in my original post.

 

[Will B]

Can somebody copy the article and post?

 

[Alicia Leonard]

Can somebody copy the article and post?

It's not one of the articles that was posted on our web site this week. I'll see if I can wrangle a copy from our Editor Friday and post for all who can't get a hard copy.

 

[RiverOtter]

:scratch:Hmmmmm..... I wonder if she is being endorsed by the NRA :scratch:

 

[John R]

You got it right mostly! Although, given the current state concerning cyclists and motor vehicles in the nation now, I would expect laws to follow.

The Law is already here: SoWal Beaches Forum - View Single Post - Driver Pulls Gun on Cyclists This Morning

btw we've gone over this before:
OVERTAKING AND PASSING A VEHICLE
[??316.083, 316.085, & 366.0875]
The driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle
proceeding in the same direction shall pass to the
left thereof at a safe distance and shall not again
drive to the right side of the roadway until safely
clear of the overtaken vehicle. A driver overtaking a
bicycle must maintain a horizontal clearance of at
least 3 feet [?316.083]. Three feet is a minimum
"safe distance" for passing a cyclist under typical
urban conditions; when the passing vehicle is large,
towing a trailer, or traveling at much higher speed,
greater lateral clearance is needed.
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I also wish for more compassion towards fellow humans who may be in a different culture, social status, etc. I do believe that no matter who you are, there is hope for a better tommorrow, people can change for the better. We are our brother's keeper.

If your friend in the orange truck had a little compassion(and some common sense) we wouldn't be having this conversation.

 

[Paige]

After further research, it has all become crystal clear. Check out Florida Girls philosophy in post #35 after the link...

http://www.sowal.com/bb/showthread.php?t=24867&page

 

[seagrovegirl]

Mosquito trucks are orange..................

 

[Minnie]

There is absolutely no reason ever, for someone to pull a gun on someone, unless that person is an officer doing so in the line of duty.

As to drivers and cyclists there is room for much improvement on both sides. I have experienced problems on 30-A with both and both need to have more patience and respect for the laws of the road. Cyclists definitely need to observe stop signs and not just blow thru them to keep from stopping and motorists need to slow down and be more observant of others around them.

As to the mud slinging that has ensued through most of this thread, when one throws mud and then you throw it back, "both" get dirty.

 

[seagrovegirl]

There is absolutely no reason ever, for someone to pull a gun on someone, unless that person is an officer doing so in the line of duty.

As to drivers and cyclists there is room for much improvement on both sides. I have experienced problems on 30-A with both and both need to have more patience and respect for the laws of the road. Cyclists definitely need to observe stop signs and not just blow thru them to keep from stopping and motorists need to slow down and be more observant of others around them.

As to the mud slinging that has ensued through most of this thread, when one throws mud and then you throw it back, "both" get dirty.

Yes, Ma'am

 

[Miss Kitty]

Yes, Ma'am

Chin up, sg! IMO...sometimes when digging for the truth, it can get a little dirty.