-=> Quoting Richard Glazer to Doug Carter <=-
 RG> Thanks Doug for your reply as to bike lanes. You mentioned that it is
 RG> up to the operator to determine if they would like to or not use the
 RG> bike lane. Would that be in the law or is that something that you
 RG> believe in. I'll tell you, on weekends the lanes are filled with
 RG> pleasure riders that it is impossible to use the lanes without
 RG> constantly having to pass people. If you are trying to get somewhat of
 RG> a workout forget it. too much stop and go. I usually go out to the
 RG> country side where there are less cars, no stop lights and the scenerey
 RG> is much more pleasant. The only thing that I hate is having to ride out
 RG> to the country. A one hour ride through traffic and less then perfect
 RG> roads. 
I wrote a rather longish comment on this subject a few days ago, which you
may have seen.
In some cases the restriction may be in the law.  In this case there should
be signs posted indicating the fact that bicycles should not ride in the
roadway.
Most cities and counties are repealing such laws because of the potential
liability involved in forcing bicycles to ride on or in bike lanes which are
inherently more dangerous than the roadway.
In some cases the restriction may be in the policeman's head.  You'd have to
be familiar with local ordinances to know whether or not he was right.  If
you know what your local ordinances are, a letter to the police chief about
being improperly required to ride is in order.
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