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Q: I understand that bikers are supposed to (for the most part) remain in the far right hand lane. What are some exceptions to this rule? Can bicycles go into the left hand lane when wanting to take a left hand turn?
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Riding on roadways -- every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway at a speed slower than the normal flow of motor vehicle traffic thereon shall ride as near to the right side of the right lane as is safe, except as may be appropriate while preparing to make or while making a turning movement, or while overtaking and passing another bicycle or vehicle proceeding in the same direction. A person operating a bicycle upon a roadway may utilize the shoulder of the roadway or any specially designated bicycle lane if such exists.
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Seattle - Headquarters
2101 Fourth Avenue
Suite 630
Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: (206) 727-4000
Fax: (206) 727-4001
Toll Free: 1-800-4-Accident
Bellevue Office
NE 8th Street
Bellevue WA 98004
Phone: (206) 727-4000
Toll Free: 1-800-4-Accident
(By Appointment Only)
Mercer Island Office
80th Ave SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
Phone: 206-727-4000
Toll Free: 1-800-4-Accident
(By Appointment Only)
Renton Office
S Grady Way
Renton, WA 98055
Phone: (206) 727-4000
Toll Free: 1-800-4-Accident
(By Appointment Only)
FAQs
Pedestrian, Crosswalk, Bicycle Accidents
- What sorts of damages should a settlement for a pedestrian or crosswalk accident cover?
Can a pedestrian accident victim still make a claim when crossing the street without a crosswalk?
What are my responsibilities as a pedestrian? What if I am involved in a pedestrian accident?
- In Washington state do bicyclists have to follow the same rules of the road as car drivers?
- Aren't bicyclists subject to the same rules of the road as the rest of us in our cars? I have seen bicyclists driving and/or weaving between cars stopped on the road due to a red traffic light or a traffic backup. And I have sometimes I seen bicyclists dart through intersections on a red light, often without stopping first to check for oncoming traffic.