Bike Lane Question.. Who has the right-of-way?
I've asked this before, but I'm asking again as I've seen this happen a few times..
I'm at this intersection often, driving NB 11st turning right on the very busy EB 9th Ave.
In rush hour, the lights are very long, and there are usually a dozen or so people waiting to cross 9th avenue from both sides.
11st light turns green and buddy ahead (SUV) wants to turn right, but can't due to walkers.
Road clears, he proceeds to do his turn and almost smokes a biker who was in his lane, but went straight through the intersection.
Biker gets angry and hits the SUV's mirror, yells and continues on his way.
Without knowing the actual law, these are my observations...
- SUV is concentrating on clearing the intersection after the pedestrians, before light turns red.
- Turning SUV had no reasonable way to see the biker approaching from behind, on his right hand side at relatively high speed...
Should there be a sign "Cyclist must yield to Right Turning Vehicles" sign, or "Watch for Cyclist in Bike Lane" sign for drivers?
