[*BCM*] riding on a walk signal

[Mars]

Bikes are allowed to ride on sidewalks with the exception of certain 
areas though, so perhaps if you're riding on the road, you're considered 
a vehicle proper, but if you're riding on the sidewalk, you're 
technically considered to be a pedestrian, and can therefore use the 
crosswalk.

Abigail Lewis wrote:
> I did research about biking in Boston before I moved here and an
> official police website said that bikes are indeed vehicles and have
> to obey all traffic laws.
>
> On 9/19/07, Mars <martian at mit.edu> wrote:
>   
>>  Yes, if their engine is under or equal to 50cc, they are allowed.
>>
>>  Jon Ramos wrote:
>>
>>
>> I think the cop is correct... however, I often begin to ride during the walk
>> signal, before the cars start to go, because it gives me a chance to
>> establish my place in traffic (so cars can see me better).  Might be
>> illeagal, but I think is is safer.
>>
>> Side question: Are mopeds / vespas allowed in the bike lane?  I was almost
>> hit by one the other day, when he entered the bike lane and I was not
>> anticipating it.
>>
>> - Jon
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----
>>  From: Mike Costa <keckdj at yahoo.com>
>>  To: Boston Critical Mass <list at bostoncriticalmass.org>
>>  Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 7:27:24 AM
>>  Subject: [*BCM*] riding on a walk signal
>>
>>
>> Hi all,
>>
>>  I'm not sure where to find out this information but
>>  what is he technical law concerning riding your bike
>>  across an intersection with a walk signal?  I ask
>>  because I was pulled over by a cop and he nearly gave
>>  me a ticket for "driving through a red light"  saying
>>  that my bike is technically a vehicle.
>>
>>  I was in the street, not the side walk, and I came to
>>  a stop before I did it (so I didnt just speed through
>>  the  intersection carelessly).
>>
>>  I dont want to start a rant, just wondering the law
>>  and where I can find out info like this.
>>
>>  Thanks!
>>  Mike
>>
>>
>>
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