Being nice doesn't count

[nobbie48]

We were out on a ride with a bunch of bikes and as we were coming to a stop sign a very courteous cager waved us through as not to break up the ride. Thinking about it after I wondered if that had any effect on the bikes not actually stopping for the sign. I strongly suspect that if a cop was around and wanted to fill his quota there would be a lot of fines.

On several occasions when riding the Goldwing I've stopped at a red light and hearing a sport bike or two behind me waved them to, basically filter to the front, and leave me in the dust.

I will also, when conditions warrant, pull to the right on a two lane and wave faster bikes through in my lane. The right thing to do would be to pull onto the shoulder but sometimes it isn't friendly or the traffic is such that I would have problems getting back on course.

I would hate it if my being nice got someone else nailed. Thoughts on the legalities? I don't think a civilian has the right to overrule traffic laws.

[Kuro]

I will also, when conditions warrant, pull to the right on a two lane and wave faster bikes through in my lane. The right thing to do would be to pull onto the shoulder but sometimes it isn't friendly or the traffic is such that I would have problems getting back on course.

I would hate it if my being nice got someone else nailed. Thoughts on the legalities? I don't think a civilian has the right to overrule traffic laws.

If you gave them space, it is ultimately their decision to scoot up ahead. They're likely to do it anyway, IMO, you're just making it a bit safer.

I think its good that you're courteous to think that way... and to even think it might screw over another rider.

[RetroGrouch]

Waving faster bikes to pass you is nice and a cool thing to do. Being concerned if the faster bikes get pulled over is too nice, you don't want to be too nice. You are not responsible for the action or consequences of others.

[braveheart]

AFAIK no one has the right to blow a stop sign or red light, everyone must stop.

[OpenGambit]

they still have to stop. you can allow them to go ahead of you but they still have to stop.

[omnivore]

Personally, I prefer the traffic ahead of me to just concentrate on their own ride/drive. I perfer to pass in the other lane where I have full control and responsibilty for what happens. I don't like to squeak past someone in their lane.....even places like Deals Gap where I will catch another motorist every minute or less, I do not share their lane even when they wave me by. In fact I fear for their safety when they are so busy looking in their mirrors at me behind them, and should be looking ahead.If I want to pass, I will take neccessary precatuions and make it happen the right way, when I am certain it is safe to continue...otherwise I will stay put behind slower traffic ( even those horrendous HD and Goldwing trikes) regardless of whether or not they are trying to be nice and let me squeak past.