NJ traffic left turn problem (Newark, Linden: live, license, cars)

[Mightyqueen801]

Originally Posted by AnesthesiaMD

That’s why the first thing I do when I buy a bike is upgrade the exhaust. Your annoyance is a small price to pay for my life.

I agree! That was the point of what I said.

I'd rather wince for half a minute than kill somebody.

And it's temporary. Seems like most just ride a lot when the weather first turns nice and then you hear fewer of them as time goes on.

[AnesthesiaMD]

Originally Posted by Mightyqueen801

I agree! That was the point of what I said.

I'd rather wince for half a minute than kill somebody.

And it's temporary. Seems like most just ride a lot when the weather first turns nice and then you hear fewer of them as time goes on.

Truth is, now I leave my bikes out at my beach house. I dont even ride around here anymore. Too many soccer moms on their phones.

[Jackal1]

Originally Posted by swilliamsny

I've actually been ticketed for pulling into the intersection while making a left turn, and having the light change to yellow while I'm still in the intersection. Apparently you're supposed to stay behind the intersection until it's clear. Ha. It would take me half an hour to get my kids two miles to school if I waited for a clear intersection. At least let one car get through after the light turns yellow!

“Apparently” ? That’s the law anyone with a drivers license should know this.

[Jackal1]

Originally Posted by vision33r

Again, this morning another car made jump in front disregarding my right of way. If I had not hit the brakes I would've crashed into this lady. I think it has to do with the type of car I'm driving. If I was in a SUV, less likely someone jumps out and turns left in front of me. In a sedan, I'm getting disrespected by other cars.

Try wearing a tie.

[captne76]

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Originally Posted by swilliamsny View Post
I've actually been ticketed for pulling into the intersection while making a left turn, and having the light change to yellow while I'm still in the intersection. Apparently you're supposed to stay behind the intersection until it's clear. Ha. It would take me half an hour to get my kids two miles to school if I waited for a clear intersection. At least let one car get through after the light turns yellow!
“Apparently” ? That’s the law anyone with a drivers license should know this.

Originally Posted by Jackal1

“Apparently” ? That’s the law anyone with a drivers license should know this.

I totally agree with pulling into the intersection right to the spot as deep as you can where you can just make a left and the opposing traffic can do the same. Too much traffic not to do that. Once the light starts to turn red, I make the left. Sometimes there are those who continue to run the light after it turns red, but I haven't had any problems,,, so far.

[vision33r]

Originally Posted by AnesthesiaMD

You ain’t seen nothing until you ride a motorcycle. Happens constantly. It’s like you are invisible to cars coming head on from the other direction.

Yes, I've biked in NJ and it was more dangerous than being a pedestrian they simply disrespect bikers.

[Jackal1]

Originally Posted by captne76

Quote:
Originally Posted by swilliamsny View Post
I've actually been ticketed for pulling into the intersection while making a left turn, and having the light change to yellow while I'm still in the intersection. Apparently you're supposed to stay behind the intersection until it's clear. Ha. It would take me half an hour to get my kids two miles to school if I waited for a clear intersection. At least let one car get through after the light turns yellow!
“Apparently” ? That’s the law anyone with a drivers license should know this.


I totally agree with pulling into the intersection right to the spot as deep as you can where you can just make a left and the opposing traffic can do the same. Too much traffic not to do that. Once the light starts to turn red, I make the left. Sometimes there are those who continue to run the light after it turns red, but I haven't had any problems,,, so far.

You can do as you see fit but agree or disagree don’t be surprised if you get a ticket.

[Gerania]

Originally Posted by Jackal1

Try wearing a tie.

I think that might work. Perhaps a religious figure on the dashboard.

[Jackal1]

I don’t care if it rains or freezes long as I got my plastic Jesus.

[Jackal1]

I can go 90 mph as long as I got the almighty power sitten on the dashboard of my car.