I'm going to keep doing what I do, and when and if a cop says something to me, I'll consider alternatives. If most drivers weren't such oblivious assholes, perhaps I would have a practical chance of obeying the supposed laws in place. I take the safer route, and that's the way it is.

What are you talking about when you say, "darting in and out of traffic in your lane"? You don't even understand the concepts I'm addressing. No one is talking about weaving in and out of cars. I'm talking about riding on the right side of the road where bikes are supposed to ride. This is very basic stuff. I'm not the type of person that would sue someone. Even if they smashed my bike and were found wholly responsible, I'd take ~$70 for a new bike and that would be that. I don't grasp your frivilous lawsuit mentality.

And apparently, I'm starting to hijack my own thread. . .

[Edited on November 15, 2005 at 7:34 PM. Reason : BTTT]

11/15/2005 7:33:13 PM

its dangeroud to pass on the curb. im not saying dont pass cars, just dont do it when it is illegal and unsafe. if you want to ride on the road you have to follow the rules, that means no cutting through traffic on the right.
a car in the right lane is not going to look to see if there is a bike coming up on their right, it just isnt going to happen. its not because they arent being observant its because there isnt a reason to check. ive almost clipped many bikers who decide to fly past me on the right. if i do hit one they will be paying for the damage to my car

11/15/2005 7:46:09 PM

Actually, you will be paying for the damages to your car. The right is where they are supposed to ride. It is your job to watch out for them, and not weave or change lanes without looking.

11/15/2005 7:58:44 PM

http://www.ncdot.org/dmv/driver_services/drivershandbook/chapter4/basicDrivingPart1.html

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"Passing on the right: Passing on the right is against the law except in areas where it is specifically permitted. Passing on the right places your vehicle on the blind side of the car you are passing. The car you are passing could unexpectedly make a right turn or pull over to the right side of the road. Exceptions where passing on the right is allowed: * on highways having at least two lanes traveling in each direction; * on one-way streets where all lanes of traffic move in the same direction; * when passing a vehicle that is in the left-turn lane; and/or * when driving in a lane set aside for right turns. "

and even those exeptions arent talking about passing on the curb in the same lane

http://www.ncdot.org/transit/bicycle/laws/laws_bikelaws.html

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"0-146. Drive On Right Side of Highway; Exceptions (a) Upon all highways of sufficient width a vehicle shall be driven upon the right half of the highway except as follows: (1) When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction under the rules governing such movement;"

[Edited on November 15, 2005 at 8:10 PM. Reason : kkthnkx]

11/15/2005 8:06:48 PM

What defines "sufficient width"? I am not trying to be a smartass here, but I am truly ignorant of the law. I really have trouble justifying waiting in line behind an idling car and sucking exhaust fumes when there is plenty of room for passage on the right side. This is a college campus, not downtown in an urban center. I wish more thought was given to bikes when planning. This seems to be a constant struggle, and having only recently joined the ranks of cyclists, I now empathize with their gripes.

11/15/2005 8:23:13 PM

IGNORANCE IS NO EXCUSE. ( )




Maybe pass them at your own risk.... I know I wouldn't come up really quickly beside a car stopping on a busy street near campus. That generally means they're dropping someone off or parking. Either way people will be getting out of the car.

[Edited on November 15, 2005 at 8:27 PM. Reason : ]

11/15/2005 8:24:08 PM

Quote :

"What defines "sufficient width"? "

i think the second link goes into more depth

and yeah i wouldnt wait either, but doing so really negates your right to complain about someone almost opening their door into your bike

11/15/2005 8:26:28 PM

Quote :

"IGNORANCE IS NO EXCUSE."

I knows! That's why I asked. Now, even knowing the law, I may chose not to follow it, but at least it will be intentional.

^Point taken. It was made worse by the fact that my bike is a piece of crap from Wal-Mart and the brakes might as well have been made out of pencil erasers. They lost effectiveness within a week of purchase. This has since been fixed, and I now watch closely for dropoffs in that area.

11/15/2005 8:31:47 PM

Will you people please get back to the fucking topic?

11/16/2005 12:00:33 AM

^ For real

11/16/2005 1:12:06 AM

Miso solly.

Start using this link and click on the daily activities report.

http://www.ncsu.edu/police/psdhome.html

There are a lot of incidents that escape publication in the newspaper, and you can copy and paste.

11/16/2005 7:25:34 AM

Quote :

"A student was referred to the university for sending her roommate harassing e-mails. "

11/16/2005 12:18:01 PM

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"48800 1:39 PM Assistance A student was unable to locate his parents who were visiting campus. Officers located the parents for the student. "

haha
mama's boy

11/16/2005 12:22:15 PM

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"Officer Tallarino"

haha i went to highschool with that kid. always makes me laugh that hes a cop now.

11/16/2005 12:34:02 PM

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"A male subject contacted communications and reported that someone was trying to kill him and he needed help. The male subject was in the library. Both RPD and Campus Police responded. RPD handled the incident. "

11/16/2005 12:47:45 PM

^^ You're a cop Kenny?!? The last time I saw you you were doing lines of blow off a urinal.

11/16/2005 12:51:26 PM

good movie

11/16/2005 12:52:17 PM

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"48858 8:12 PM Fight A staff member reported a fight between several subjects at the Carmichael Gym. The fight had dispersed prior to the officers arrival. Officers spoke with three students and one non student who were playing basketball and were approached by six male subjects. The victims stated that the male subjects surrounded them and began fighting with them. The subjects then left the area in three separate vehicles."

11/16/2005 1:44:29 PM

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"48963 2:43 PM Medical Assistance There was a report of a subject that was unconscious at the Wolfline Bus stop in front of Scott Hall. The student refused transport. The student was issued a citation for Underage Possession of Alcohol, and referred to the university. "

11/16/2005 2:03:15 PM

2:43 pm... nice.

11/16/2005 2:56:45 PM

hey man, you gotta do what you gotta do to make class interesting

11/17/2005 11:17:37 PM

Quote :

"A report was made of a subject exposing themself in the Dan Allen Deck. Officers responded but were unable to locate a subject matching the description. "

11/18/2005 2:24:21 AM

Quote :

"A student reported that two others students were climbing a tree outside of Leazar Hall. "

11/21/2005 4:20:45 PM

3:33
A staff member reported that a student had threatened to blow up the Transportation Department after having $200.00 in parking fines.

5:35
A student reported that a non student was in the DH Hill Library assaulting students while they were studying. Officers located the non student in the library, and she was arrested for RDO.

11/21/2005 4:29:32 PM

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"A staff member reported that a student had threatened to blow up the Transportation Department after having $200.00 in parking fines."

It's going to happen one day

11/21/2005 4:41:21 PM

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"she was arrested for RDO"

what's that?

11/21/2005 4:56:08 PM

^^HAHAHAH

i laugh because it's true

11/21/2005 7:40:53 PM

^^ Resist, delay, and obstruct.

11/21/2005 7:58:45 PM

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"There was a report of a non student that drove a vehicle into the wall of the College of Textiles Building. "

pics?

11/21/2005 8:01:35 PM

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"There was a report of a suspicious male outside of the Delta Zeta House. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate anyone. Officers monitored the area throughout the night. "

Yeah, I bet they monitored that sorority house all right.

11/21/2005 8:03:04 PM

Quote :

"A student reported that two others students were climbing a tree outside of Leazar Hall. "

nOOOOOOOOOOOOO

11/21/2005 8:14:50 PM

I bet that kid who threatened to blow up the transportation bldg has a red swingline too.

11/22/2005 12:42:05 AM

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"A non student reported receiving harassing instant messages. "

why would they call public safety?

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"A student requested EMS respond to her residence at ES King Village due to her experiencing flu like symptoms and vomiting blood. EMS responded and transported the student to Rex Hospital. "

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"A non student requested that officers check the welfare of her daughter in North Hall. officers attempted to make contact with the student, but no one was in the residence. "

11/22/2005 10:08:45 PM

Umm Stay Away From Me

11/22/2005 11:42:13 PM

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"pics?"

I saw it yesterday, but no camera on hand. Basically some Asian dude drove up over the curb (in the parking lot) and caved in about a 1 yard square section of brick at bumper level on the face of the building.

11/23/2005 10:04:30 AM

a terrorist attack!

11/23/2005 10:18:12 AM

Quote :

"why would they call public safety?"

because its too fucking hard to click "warn" three times and then click "block"

11/23/2005 11:50:06 AM

yeah but still, it said the person was a non student...

11/23/2005 12:54:52 PM

49811 6:14 PM Medical Assistance A student requested EMS due to a continuous nose bleed. EMS responded, but the student refused transport.

What a freaking tool, calls an ambulance out for a nose bleed, and then is like, nah guys, im not going to go after all. I'd be pissed if I was that EMS driver rofl

11/24/2005 12:44:48 AM

ROFL!

11/24/2005 12:55:49 AM

haha some people are frickin pussies

nose bleed
harassing emails
blowing up the Transportation building


goddamn stop worrying so fucking much

11/24/2005 1:03:06 AM

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"Police were called to Wolf Village Apartments in reference to the smell of marijuana coming from a room. Two students were referred to the Universtiy and a two non-studnet were issued trespass warnings from all NCSU Property after to admitting to smoking marijuana in the room. "

morons
5P0001483 11/23/05

11/28/2005 3:23:19 PM

its not marajuana, its my patchooli (sp?) inscence

11/28/2005 5:30:00 PM

someone explain to me why you would ever admit to smoking weed

11/28/2005 5:47:00 PM

my guess is PS threatened them with a drug test, and the dumbasses caved.

11/28/2005 5:51:50 PM

dumbass

11/28/2005 5:52:44 PM

Quote :

"A student requested assistance in trying to locate her roommate. The student advised that she brought her roommate to the DH Hill Library around 7:15 and had not heard from her since. The roommate was located and all was OK. "

Quote :

"A student reported an unknown person banging on his door and throwing rocks at his window at the Arboretum. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate anyone. The student stated that it could have been a roommate banging on the door. "

11/30/2005 3:02:28 AM

what the fuck is it with the way girls have to keep tabs on their roomates at all times?

I would literally have to not see/hear from my roomate for a good solid week before I would even think to call his cell phone

[Edited on November 30, 2005 at 4:16 AM. Reason : ]

11/30/2005 4:15:18 AM

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"51106 3:54 AM Traffic Accident A student reported that he struck a deer on Research Dr. causing damage to his vehicle."

what about the deer?

11/30/2005 10:08:46 AM

is ES king considered a "residence hall"? i can see why it would be, and why it wouldn't be.
i ask b/c there's a this REALLY creepy guy that always rides the wolfline, has a problem with boundaries, and ALWAYS hangs out at bragaw. he stays at king village. Nerdchick knows who i'm talking about.

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"51097 11:45 PM Suspicious Person A staff member reported that a non student was sitting in Bragaw Hall watching TV. The subject is known to cause problems. An officer located the non student and after further investigation found that he is a Life Long Ed student. He does not reside on campus, and was trespassed from all NCSU Residence Halls."

11/30/2005 11:24:16 AM