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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Earlier today we were waiting at a light on a pretty steep hill, Biker comes along goes around our car through the intersection w/ a red light just before the light changes, we are then behind the bike going up a steep hill where he is riding very slowly (there was no reason for him to run a light and pass a car when  he knew a steep hill was ahead), we go around him once we can pass in the lane going the other way and head up the street.   4 minutes later we are stopped in the left lane waiting for the car in front to turn left, as that car has gone and we are starting  up to go straight the same bike comes flying in front of our car from the right making a left turn in front of our car.  Luckily we had not gotten up to more than a roll forward and could slam on the brakes - everyone needs to follow the rules of the road and drive/ride in a predictable way that is safe for everyone[/quote]

If you were in DC the light most likely had a leading pedestrian interval and bikers are allowed to go on the walk signal.

So what you described was completely legal in DC.

FWIW what you also described was someone on a bike keeping up with your car which I get pisses off drivers but it is the reality on most congested roads in our region where average travel speeds are around 10-12 MPH which most average bikers can comfortably keep up with which is why they keep passing you at intersections.[/quote]

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