Bicycles!!

I've come to a conclusion... Bicyclists need to DIE. In a fire. :)
And here's why:

Myth: People riding bikes think they're awesome... and because of this, they don't need to follow the law. They don't even have to follow the same laws as the people who drive cars!

Fact: "In Oregon, a bicycle is a vehicle by law. When riding your bike on a road, you have the same rights and duties as other road users. With a few exceptions, the rules of the road for drivers apply to you."


Myth: It's OK to ride your bike (in the bike lane) going the opposite direction of traffic... You're that awesome.

Fact: "When riding in a bike lane, you are still required to ride in the same direction as the traffic next to you."


Myth: Bike riders are so cool, they ride in packs. It's totally OK to ride side-by-side! You're a bike rider and you're saving the environment! You rock!

Fact: "You and a companion may ride side by side on the road, but only if you don’t impede other traffic. If traffic doesn’t have enough room to pass you safely, ride single file."


Myth: I don't need to stop at stop signs. I'm on a bike. I'm too awesome to stop.

Fact: "Stop at STOP signs and red lights."


Myth: I can make a left hand turn from the bike lane! In fact, I don't even need to signal! Cars shall stop in my presence for I am a bike rider!

Fact: "As you approach the intersection, look over your left shoulder for traffic and, when clear, signal your turn, move over to the left side of the lane (on a two-lane road), or into the left lane or the center turn lane. You should be positioned so cars going straight through can’t pass you on the left. Yield to on-coming cars before turning. If you are riding in a bike lane, or on a road with several lanes, you need to look and signal each time you change lanes. Never make a left turn from the right side of the road, even if you’re in a bike lane."


Myth: I can ride my bike in ANY lane and ride however I'd like to, even if I'm in a right turn only lane, but I go straight instead... It's ok. I'm a bicyclist.

Fact: "When you approach an intersection with several lanes, choose the one with the arrow pointing where you want to go. You may get cut off by turning cars if you’re in the wrong lane. If there is a straight through bike lane, use it only if you’re going straight ahead."


Myth: I don't need to use hand signals. I'm not driving. I'm riding. I'm awesome.

Fact: "Signal before making a turn to warn traffic behind you. To signal a left turn, look behind you, then hold your left arm out. To signal a right turn, either hold your right arm out, or hold your left arm up, with bent elbow."


Myth: I can ride my bike on the sidewalk! Yay!

Fact: "In general, you shouldn’t ride a bicycle on sidewalks. Yield to pedestrians: sidewalks are for walkers, not bicyclists. Be courteous and ride cautiously. Walk your bike in downtown areas: they are busy with people walking out of doorways, stopping to talk to each other or window shopping. Many cities ban bikes from their downtown sidewalks."



And if you're asking, "Wow, has all of that happened to you by bicyclists?"
My answer: Yes. All of this AND MORE.
And where did I get all of the facts? ODOT's handbook for bicyclists. Hasn't changed since 2006. And these people STILL don't know WTF is going on or how to ride a bike on the roads.

Dumbasses.

I hate bicyclists.
Hate.

Die.
In.
A.
Fire.