• ThePantser@sh.itjust.works
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      11 days ago

      Also, oops a Uber passenger just ended their ride early and got out to walk, opens door on the biker because they are flying too fast.

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        11 days ago

        That’s against the law in MA, passenger would be at fault.

        Motorist Responsibilities (see MGL Chapter 89, Section 2 and Chapter 90, Section 14)

        Motorists and their passengers must check for passing bicyclists before opening their door. Motorists and their passengers can be ticketed and fined up to $100 for opening car or truck doors into the path of any other traffic, including bicycles and pedestrians.
        
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        11 days ago

        Where this video was taken, cyclists do have to adhere to posted speed limits. However, we don’t actually know what the speed limit was here (the 20 mph sign did not apply because it wasn’t flashing). Edit: found it based on another commenter naming the street. 25 mph.