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SpeedCostsMoney · 03-20-2008, 12:26 PM

I hit traffic almost every time I go home from work. I really wish we had lane splitting here. I have the urge to do it anyways. Knowing my luck if I did I would be thrown in jail.

frostbitevinnie · 03-20-2008, 06:06 PM

You can make some good friends in jail.

omegajim · 03-20-2008, 07:26 PM

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I hit traffic almost every time I go home from work. I really wish we had lane splitting here.

you'd be caught between two morons that would swerve into you from both sides and become a car sandwich.

dcstrng · 03-21-2008, 12:06 PM

<go slow, stop, go slow, stop, go a little faster…>

Do it every day… 20 of the 75 miles in, and 20 of the 75 miles back… ya get to where you can find that elusive “friction zone” in yer sleep…

clockdaddy · 03-21-2008, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SpeedCostsMoney

I hit traffic almost every time I go home from work. I really wish we had lane splitting here. I have the urge to do it anyways. Knowing my luck if I did I would be thrown in jail.

I only have 4 miles to ride to work. I don't know how y'all can stand to ride 50, 75, or more miles one way!!
Anyway, I regress....only 4 miles to work and 18 stoplights! This little town of 26,000 has got stoplights up the ying yang!! It seems like I either catch every one of them or None.
When I do catch the lights, several don't change. So far, the cops haven't stopped me from doing a right turn on red, a U-turn and another right turn on red!! When I do get caught, that'll be fun to explain!!

CD

omegajim · 03-22-2008, 12:58 PM

clockdaddy, we have a radical concept that started awhile back.

It's called "right turn on red." Been in place for 35 years. Unless otherwise specified.

......and 18 lights for 26 k? That's too many lights.

Heck, where I live (8 k) there is, there are, come on I know this.

Oh yes, 3 lights.

clockdaddy · 03-22-2008, 03:41 PM

I don't think this state knows what a YIELD sign is!

I was amazed in Worcestor, Mass. at how few stoplights there are and how many YIELD signs there are. Traffic flowed a lot better even during "rush" hour.
In our town, there may be no traffic but the light is red and you gotta wait til it turns green!! Sure as heck, if you don't wait, Mr. Law is there waiting for you to goof up!

CD

robertc729 · 03-22-2008, 04:19 PM

I did find it odd that while driving in certain parts of Frankfort you couldn't turn right on red, even though state law allows it.

clockdaddy · 03-22-2008, 04:29 PM

There are lots of strange things about this town!!

State law says you can turn left on red when going from a one way street to another one way street...Not in Frankfort!

Even without "NO U-TURNS" signs posted, most of the city kittys will pull you over for it!

The KSU "wanta be cops" now have authority city wide!

The Facility Security "Barney Fifes" now have STATEWIDE authority!

Go figure!!!

CD

robertc729 · 03-22-2008, 04:42 PM

Clockdaddy, tried to respond to your PM, but it says you aren't receiving them.

clockdaddy · 03-22-2008, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by robertc729

Clockdaddy, tried to respond to your PM, but it says you aren't receiving them.

Sorry about that! I did everything except hit the "SAVE CHANGES" button!! Try it again and see if it works!!!

CD

Xassh · 03-24-2008, 12:26 AM

i am not positive about this one but, is is not legal to turn left on red in CA, but only from a one way street, onto a one way street

clockdaddy · 03-24-2008, 04:09 AM

I think about all states have adopted the right turn on red...left turn on red from a one way street to another one way street.

CD

robertc729 · 03-24-2008, 03:39 PM

nope, still not working

03-20-2008, 12:26 PM	#41 (permalink)
SpeedCostsMoney Seat Tester Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 71	I hit traffic almost every time I go home from work. I really wish we had lane splitting here. I have the urge to do it anyways. Knowing my luck if I did I would be thrown in jail. __________________ Speed costs Money, kid! How fast can you afford to go?

03-20-2008, 06:06 PM	#42 (permalink)
frostbitevinnie No Significant Other Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 07' C90T 76' MT250 Location: 3rd house NW of the Depot Posts: 2,411	You can make some good friends in jail. __________________ "People are more violently opposed to fur than leather, because it's easier to harass rich women than Bikers..." ---Unknown

03-21-2008, 12:06 PM	#44 (permalink)
dcstrng Ditch Magnet Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: `99 Nomad`96 FLHT Location: Colonial Beach, VA Posts: 181	<go slow, stop, go slow, stop, go a little faster…> Do it every day… 20 of the 75 miles in, and 20 of the 75 miles back… ya get to where you can find that elusive “friction zone” in yer sleep… __________________ Larry VROC -- IBA Milwaukee & Metric

03-22-2008, 12:58 PM	#46 (permalink)
omegajim M-J Member of the Month! Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 1980 Yamaha XS850 Location: Washington County, WI Posts: 5,593	clockdaddy, we have a radical concept that started awhile back. It's called "right turn on red." Been in place for 35 years. Unless otherwise specified. ......and 18 lights for 26 k? That's too many lights. Heck, where I live (8 k) there is, there are, come on I know this. Oh yes, 3 lights. __________________ "FREE TIBET!"* With purchase of one Tibet of equal or greater value.

03-22-2008, 03:41 PM	#47 (permalink)
clockdaddy Where Am I ? Joined: Mar 2008 Bike: 1983 Honda Nighthawk CB550SC Location: Frankfort, Kentucky Posts: 46	I don't think this state knows what a YIELD sign is! I was amazed in Worcestor, Mass. at how few stoplights there are and how many YIELD signs there are. Traffic flowed a lot better even during "rush" hour. In our town, there may be no traffic but the light is red and you gotta wait til it turns green!! Sure as heck, if you don't wait, Mr. Law is there waiting for you to goof up! CD __________________ "Life can be Heaven or Hell, It all depends on your attitude!" hm2001

03-22-2008, 04:19 PM	#48 (permalink)
robertc729 M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 05 Boulevard C50 LE, 06 S40 (wife's bike) Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,944	I did find it odd that while driving in certain parts of Frankfort you couldn't turn right on red, even though state law allows it.

03-22-2008, 04:29 PM	#49 (permalink)
clockdaddy Where Am I ? Joined: Mar 2008 Bike: 1983 Honda Nighthawk CB550SC Location: Frankfort, Kentucky Posts: 46	There are lots of strange things about this town!! State law says you can turn left on red when going from a one way street to another one way street...Not in Frankfort! Even without "NO U-TURNS" signs posted, most of the city kittys will pull you over for it! The KSU "wanta be cops" now have authority city wide! The Facility Security "Barney Fifes" now have STATEWIDE authority! Go figure!!! CD __________________ "Life can be Heaven or Hell, It all depends on your attitude!" hm2001

03-22-2008, 04:42 PM	#50 (permalink)
robertc729 M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 05 Boulevard C50 LE, 06 S40 (wife's bike) Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,944	Clockdaddy, tried to respond to your PM, but it says you aren't receiving them.

03-24-2008, 12:26 AM	#52 (permalink)
Xassh Newbie Joined: Mar 2008 Bike: '07 GSX-R600 Location: Southern California Posts: 11	i am not positive about this one but, is is not legal to turn left on red in CA, but only from a one way street, onto a one way street __________________ "Everyone is trying to kill you. Really TRYING" -the best words I have ever heard as a motorcyclist on the streets

03-24-2008, 04:09 AM	#53 (permalink)
clockdaddy Where Am I ? Joined: Mar 2008 Bike: 1983 Honda Nighthawk CB550SC Location: Frankfort, Kentucky Posts: 46	I think about all states have adopted the right turn on red...left turn on red from a one way street to another one way street. CD __________________ "Life can be Heaven or Hell, It all depends on your attitude!" hm2001

03-24-2008, 03:39 PM	#54 (permalink)
robertc729 M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 05 Boulevard C50 LE, 06 S40 (wife's bike) Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,944	nope, still not working

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