Cattle_Aromatic t1_iue7ukj wrote on October 30, 2022 at 5:39 PM

Reply to comment by noob_tube03 in Why are people going down bike lanes the WRONG WAY!? by [deleted]

It's not legal to switch into the oncoming lane when there's a solid yellow centerline? It's almost as if in some circumstances everyone flouts the rules because it's convenient , and we're all fully capable of understanding when nuance is appropriate

noob_tube03 t1_iue8tke wrote on October 30, 2022 at 5:45 PM

https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXIV/Chapter89/Section2

It's like cyclists should have to be licensed. It's crazy how many people are up voting you with no concept of the law

Cattle_Aromatic t1_iuearmp wrote on October 30, 2022 at 5:57 PM

I really think you're in the wrong here - that just suggests you can pass to the left, either in lane or using part of the left lane on a road with at least two lanes in the same direction - it doesn't seem to me to override the rule that you can't pass in the oncoming lane unless the centerline is dashed.

ADarwinAward t1_iuguwaz wrote on October 31, 2022 at 5:57 AM

You’re right. They just don’t know the law. What makes it funnier is how they’re extremely arrogant and confident about it despite it being blatantly obvious to anyone who knows how to drive

> Two solid yellow lines prohibit vehicles from crossing them to pass another vehicle. You may not cross these lines unless turning left when it is safe to do so.

https://www.mass.gov/doc/chapter-4-rules-of-the-road-0/download

ADarwinAward t1_iugunic wrote on October 31, 2022 at 5:54 AM

> Two solid yellow lines prohibit vehicles from crossing them to pass another vehicle. You may not cross these lines unless turning left when it is safe to do so.

https://www.mass.gov/doc/chapter-4-rules-of-the-road-0/download

For the record I drive. I also happen to know the laws and accept I can be ticketed if I pass a vehicle that is turning on the road by crossing the double yellow.

Just because it’s common practice doesn’t mean it’s legal. The only time you’d have a case is if the road is obstructed by an illegally stopped car or a broken down car.