01-15-2010, 04:02 PM
.RJ Wrote:Yep, and when they get hit they dont have any right to cry about it. Ride like an idiot and its going to happen.Thats fine and dandy if thats only how it worked: Cyclists gets hit, its his fault, only cyclist gets hurt/damaged, everyone goes on their merry way and the cyclist has to deal with the damages.
Best case scenario is the drivers car gets damaged. He is then out bodywork costs or deductible + premium hikes + all the time lost.
Worst case scenario is that the law is written such that the driver is blamed for the accident, and must the above plus fines, cyclist lawsuit/damages, or even face criminal charges and jailtime.