Re: Rights vs. Responsibility

Jim et al,

part of your story:


I pointed out that the real problem was operating a motor vehicle at an unsafe 
speed for conditions (limited sight lines). He said, no, it was because the 
cyclist wasn't travelling at posted speed.

my reply:
I always start seeing red when I hear that excuse: "wasn't traveling at the 
posted speed". The speed limit is the LIMIT, it's not the minimum. It's simple 
mathematics to know the difference between minimum and maximum. Usually on my 
bicycle I don't travel the maximum, but I'm still legal because I'm not 
exceeding the maximum. Occasionally there are roads that do have minimum speeds. 
I rarely ride on them for everyones well-being.

Steve
Silver Spring, MD
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