Another Local Cyclist Hit By A Vehicle, Wants 3 Foot Law Enforced

Is there a similar law in Georgia?

Obviously there can be extremes to both sides here. The fact remains the laws permit bicycles on public roads. Roads were actually originally built for horse and cart not cars and trucks, but that's not the point. I would think many incidents between cars and bicycles are usually due to lack of patience. I understand, 90% of the time I drive a car and whatever is slowing me down is frustating but what may seem ages to wait to safely pass may often only be 15-20 seconds! Is that really too long to wait to prevent accidents, I certainly don't think so. The right of way goes to the slower means of transportation. Power boats give way to sail boats and barges, that's the law. Bicycles, walkers, horse and cart if need be, should get the same respect from motorized vehicles.

I agree that cyclists should obey all traffic laws including red lights, which I've seen run by cyclists but not me. Also they should ride single file especially on busier roads. However riding in "the park" as many suggest is just not practical for everyone. Some people use their bike as transportation, others as an avid hobby and slowly pedaling around the park or river walk isn't their interest.

A huge part of the problem here is not the good, safe, law abiding motorists and cyclists, but those drivers who target bicyclists. They intentially throw bottles, buzz too close, etc. etc. just because they think it's funny or cool. These folk are the ones who need to brought to justice.