Taking 'share the road' to new extremes

@JudyEv (325654)
Rockingham, Australia
August 7, 2017 1:36pm CST
Cycling, both pedal- and motor-cycling, are very popular here in France and vehicular motorists seem very tolerant of cyclists, more so than in Australia. There are frequent signs asking that cyclists be given a 1.5m clearance when passing. Routes for cyclists seem to be well-designated and there are many signs reminding people to share the road. Although it’s not a good photo, I quite liked this sign which shows a riderless bike. Although I quite like the sign I wouldn’t want to meet a free-wheeling bike charging around on its own.
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John Roberts
@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
7 Aug 17
Maybe the Invisible Man is riding the bike.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325654)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Aug 17
You're probably right! I hadn't thought of that.
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marguicha
@marguicha (215346)
• Chile
7 Aug 17
We are just starting to make special roads for bikes and to rent bikes nearby.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325654)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Aug 17
Almost all the holiday vehicles here have bikes on the back. It's a very sensible way to see more of a place.
Shavkat
@Shavkat (137214)
• Philippines
8 Aug 17
In my country, bicycles have their own special lane. But I do like the signboard.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325654)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Aug 17
In some areas there are special lanes but not so much on the country roads.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (137214)
• Philippines
8 Aug 17
@JudyEv I agree. Most of these special lanes are in cities.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (457973)
• Switzerland
8 Aug 17
It is mandatory now also in Italy to leave at least 1.5 meters when passing a cyclist. If you do not respect you are fined (from 165 up to 650 Euro). I think it's a new European law, it's nice that in France they remind this rule.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (457973)
• Switzerland
9 Aug 17
@JudyEv There are many cameras on the roads in our days, taking a plate would not be an "evidence" if it's the word of the cyclist against the word of the car driver.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325654)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Aug 17
We've seen many signs reminding us of this. I wonder how they catch people that don't obey this rule? Maybe the cyclist takes the licence plate number and reports the motorist.
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M.-L.
@MALUSE (69413)
• Germany
7 Aug 17
That's odd indeed given that the car is driven by someone. The slope behind the sign is rather steep. Maybe the cyclist has fallen off his bike?!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325654)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Aug 17
I did get better photos but later realised they had riders on the bikes - but I like this one.
Scott Ganschow
@teamfreak16 (43421)
• Denver, Colorado
7 Aug 17
Yeah, why does the car have a driver but the bike has no rider? Those wacky French!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325654)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Aug 17
I got better signs later but then realised they had riders. I liked this sign better.
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Fiacre Banks
@xFiacre (12595)
• Ireland
7 Aug 17
@judyev Narrow country roads in Ireland were probably originally built for bikes and carts but if you get stuck behind one you need to be prepared for a very long, slow ride.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325654)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Aug 17
That happens here from time to time too. The ones dressed for riding with racing bikes and Lyrca are usually doing a fair speed so we have to be careful about where we pass.
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