Why aren't the idiots calling for a ban on pickup trucks yet?

[sniper7]

I guess since I ride a bike I should sell my guns and put a Bernie sticker on my truck. Wait...do I need to sell my truck and get a Subaru since I ride a bike? I should probably tell my friends who ride bikes and shoot guns that Sniper says we are all anti-gun now. Look for a fire sale in the trading post!

If you feel the need then I say go for it. I already said I paint with a broad brush, I may not get 100% but I will sure get an A.

[sniper7]

If something isn't specifically illegal, it's your right to do it. There is no such thing as honoring the size of a vehicle. There are rules of the road, which include which vehicle has the greater duty to yield right of way to other vehicles, depending on the established rules of the road. No vehicle has the right of way either. Traffic statutes address who should yield to whom depending on the situation. Size never enters the equation. People who believe that because their vehicle is larger than another gives them the "right of way" are simply assholes with no understanding of traffic statutes. All this talk about speed limits can only be applied to roads with a posted minimum speed limit, of which there are very few.

Cyclists who ride in the road, yet ignore the rules of the road are just as much assholes as the people who think they own the road because they are in a vehicle.

I honestly don't understand the talk of licensing and taxes. It's just too dumb of an argument to merit any discussion.

i would have thought you could see the need for insurance and registration for any vehicle using public roads. They have to get paid for somehow. The roads in CO are IMO terrible and a misappropriation of funds is my best guess as to why they aren't taken care of.

so say a bicyclist runs a red light or stop sign causing you to slam on your brakes to avoid him, you get rear ended, hit the bicyclist anyways. Now you have vehicle damage possible injuries and medical bills. How is this cyclist going to pay for it? What if he rides off or runs away, no license plate/registration tying that person to the accident and now you and the other driver are stuck dealing with your insurance....assuming you have the right coverage or full coverage.

You said yourself the number of bicyclists are going to increase, so obviously the number of bicycle related accidents will increase as well. Should we continue to make them immune from paying to register and carry insurance while traveling on public roads? Please explain how that is a dumb argument

[sniper7]

After reading some of your hateful rants you have the nerve to talk about the "egotistical mind" of a cyclist?? You make so many assumptions about cyclists not paying taxes its not longer funny. May 1000 cyclists block your path.

im an equal opportunity hater. Doesn't matter who you are, if people do stupid shit I call them on it. When a collective group of people consistently do stupid shit I start to associate those people as being stupid. Not a hard concept to grasp.

i never said cyclists didn't pay taxes, they just aren't paying them for their bicycles to have access to public roads. And I want that to change along with enforcement for following the law and new safety restrictions requiring lights, turn signals, insurance and maybe a bicycle endorsement to be added to their drivers license while I'm at it.

and may 1000 cyclists receive flat tires too.

[Irving]

The general liability on home owners insurance would cover that loss. Many people don't own homes and don't carry general liability insurance. It is exactly the same thing as choosing not to have insurance for anything else in life.

I will say though, that the police can do a much better job if holding people accountable for things. Often times, if there is no vehicle involved, the police are just lazy and let them go.

[Dave_L]

I just wish CO would let me plate my RZR and drive it around town already.

[davsel]

Low-powered scooters (50cc) require a driver's license, liability insurance, registration, and can use bike lanes.
Yet, they are NOT allowed on roads with a speed limit over 40mph.

I have always wondered why are bicycles allowed on public roads with speed limits over 40mph, and require none of the above?

[speedysst]

"I want this I want that." How does it feel to want so much that you cant have. Maybe you should run for public office and you can shove your stringent, selfish overbearing regulations down everyone's throat. Damn Im glad I dont ever have to share the road with you in any form because your selfishness and anger are prime ingredients for a violent road rage incident.

im an equal opportunity hater. Doesn't matter who you are, if people do stupid shit I call them on it. When a collective group of people consistently do stupid shit I start to associate those people as being stupid. Not a hard concept to grasp.

i never said cyclists didn't pay taxes, they just aren't paying them for their bicycles to have access to public roads. And I want that to change along with enforcement for following the law and new safety restrictions requiring lights, turn signals, insurance and maybe a bicycle endorsement to be added to their drivers license while I'm at it.

and may 1000 cyclists receive flat tires too.

[davsel]

"I want this I want that." How does it feel to want so much that you cant have. Maybe you should run for public office and you can shove your stringent, selfish overbearing regulations down everyone's throat. Damn Im glad I dont ever have to share the road with you in any form because your selfishness and anger are prime ingredients for a violent road rage incident.

In other words, "You talk scary. Me need a safe space"

[trlcavscout]

I hate getting stuck behind the cyclists that wont stay in their lane, but its really not much worse then the motorcycle riders that like to ride like idiots swerving in and out of traffic and riding in your blind spot. I drive 2 lane county roads a lot and i see a lot of both, but the motorcycles are worse taking up two lanes trying to act cool taking corners to fast, it is funny when they come around the corner in my lane and realize i am not swerving though. And the 49cc scooters that people ride when they get a DUI and lose their license, i just love following them down 65mph highways.

[sniper7]

"I want this I want that." How does it feel to want so much that you cant have. Maybe you should run for public office and you can shove your stringent, selfish overbearing regulations down everyone's throat. Damn Im glad I dont ever have to share the road with you in any form because your selfishness and anger are prime ingredients for a violent road rage incident.

I would be more than happy to run for office and jam my agenda down liberals throats. Hope they have a great gag reflex cause I would jam so hard it would make a porn star gag.
And you will be sharing the road with me during elk season. I wouldn't ride your bike in September, you might get some elk blood on your cute little spandex jersey as I pass you.