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Old 11-03-2011, 05:26 PM   #157
RatherDashing
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Question for the commuters:

On my ride home from work, I go westbound on 10th ave, and turn south (left hand turn across traffic) onto 8th street. The problem is that during heavy traffic, 10th avenue gets really backed up, which means a long wait at the lights, and then forcing cars behind me to wait while I turn, causing more backup.

Is it a legitimate move to just go straight through the intersection, and join the southbound traffic on 8th who is waiting at the lights? ie-Can I treat this intersection as if it has a bike box for making a left hand turn?
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