03-15-2008, 05:47 PM
I also wanted to state, in Hawaii bicyclists have ALL of the rights that any vehicle on the road has (Page 97 of the Hawaii Drivers Manual), so even if you do not like bicycles on the road, they do have a right to be there, and in passing a bicyclist, you are required to extend all rights that you would to any other vehicle...
"CHAPTER XIII
BICYCLES
MOTORISTS
As our roads and highways become more crowded, it is increasingly important to safely share the road with bicyclists. Bicycles are legally considered vehicles, and as such have all of the rights and responsibilities that other vehicles have."
http://www.state.hi.us/dot/highways/hwy-v/HIDrvMan.pdf
Also, even on roads with shoulders, there are problems here (as I encountered on 130) drivers do not respect basic safety, let alone bicycle safety.
"CHAPTER XIII
BICYCLES
MOTORISTS
As our roads and highways become more crowded, it is increasingly important to safely share the road with bicyclists. Bicycles are legally considered vehicles, and as such have all of the rights and responsibilities that other vehicles have."
http://www.state.hi.us/dot/highways/hwy-v/HIDrvMan.pdf
Also, even on roads with shoulders, there are problems here (as I encountered on 130) drivers do not respect basic safety, let alone bicycle safety.