Double Yellow, Double Down, Double doosher

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Originally Posted by BMMCBR

I've done it, but I don't make a habit of it. Not that I have a problem with the practice. I just don't personally feel the need to pass cars, as long as they're doing a decent speed. Not sure what I would have done in this case. If he really was doing 20 under the speed limit I likely would have passed him too. 20 under is way too unsafe to sit behind

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Sooo you've passed cars but you don't usually unless they are going too slow, in which case you pass cars?

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Originally Posted by NPDCPA

Sooo you've passed cars but you don't usually unless they are going too slow, in which case you pass cars?

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I've passed cars on maybe 3 occasions in the five years I've been riding.

I think that qualifies as not making a habit of it.

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Originally Posted by NPDCPA

Sooo you've passed cars but you don't usually unless they are going too slow, in which case you pass cars?

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60% of the time, he passes every time.

I pass over the double yellow. No shame.
<- Certified rebel/bad ass

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Originally Posted by BMMCBR

And you're right. While is clear this cager is a douche, most people who see this video will only see that the motorcycle was a "rice rocket" and did something illegal. :(

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:stupid:

I have a friend who commented on this video, on Facebook. He stated: "...this reckless behavior gives all bikers a bad name," and tries to further imply that reckless vehicle operation is more common amongst motorcyclists than cagers. He pointed out stunting on highways (I've only witnessed 1 highway stunt, ever), dangerously high speeds (not certain how he is quantifying that), and a fair share of bikers taking the law into their own hands (lolwut?).

I really want to argue with people who think like this, but it's just wasted breath.

In Vermont.....

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Originally Posted by DucDave

In Vermont.....

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Yup all the time. NH to

In many states it is legal to cross a double yellow to pass an "Obstruction" such as a bicycle or tractor.

Whether a car going 20 under the limit (as claimed) is such an obstruction remains to be seen.

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Originally Posted by Garandman

In many states it is legal to cross a double yellow to pass an "Obstruction" such as a bicycle or tractor.

Whether a car going 20 under the limit (as claimed) is such an obstruction remains to be seen.

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I have no qualms whatsoever about safely passing a car going 20 under on a double yellow and would use the tractor and bicycle examples in my defense if pulled over and/or ticketed. It's just paint on the road and if you can show that what you did was not unsafe, it is possible to avoid a violation on the side if the road or beat a violation in court (I've done that...). That said, if you are going to pass on the double yellow, it's not that hard to make sure you do it when there's no law enforcement looking (something I learned the hard way).

I am that guy .

Being that I ride mostly in Vermont.

I pass anywhere, anytime, when it is legal and zero danger, to myself or others.

Sorry for spoiling it for everyone.

I'll try to grow up soon.

Same here and I'm sure we're far from alone. As long as it's safe I don't know why there should be any issue with cagers getting passed.