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by hdevalence 4569 days ago
Seeing as the cyclist was in his bike lane, it's unclear why he should have had to anticipate the speed of the automobile.
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If as it seems the cyclist was rear-ended, it isn't actually relevant whether he was in the bike lane or not. Rear-ending is illegal and dangerous, period. Speed awareness is mainly important at intersections. Away from intersections, all vehicle operators are responsible for maintaining a safe distance between their vehicle and those ahead.

My original point was just that the automobile was moving quite fast. Thanks for seeking clarity!