New Bike Signs [NOT] Likely To Make Life Better

PREPARE TO GET REEMED COMMUNTERS

Another genius idea by Fairfax County is causing confusion on the roads.

 According to the Fairfax Times, new signs are going up across the County that read "Bikes May Use Full Lane” as opposed to just staying to the far right of the road where they belong. 

Not only is this idea completely insane, but it also may violate a state law that directs bicyclists to stay to the far right of any lane when impeding traffic. A rep from VDOT however stated in the Fairfax Times article that the signs were legal. [I.E. don’t try to lawyer your way out of this one]

But putting aside the legality of the signs, allow me to re-state the obvious.

Who the heck wants to see bicycles taking up entire lanes on ANY road, EVER!

I’m sure that’s EXACTLY what commuters want to see when they are trying to bust through ever worsening traffic conditions.

Fortunately, Virginia State Delegate Mark L. Keam, (D-Dist. 35) is looking into this issue.

Well that’s a relief.