r/gatech 21h ago

Discussion Beginning of the academic year and bicycles.

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First, to make something abundantly clear. I love to ride a bike. Bicycles are often the superior mode of transportation.\ \ That being said, there are laws concerning the use of bicycles. This site is bike friendly, and has some excellent information. https://bicycleaccidentlawyers.com/bicycle-laws/georgia/ \ \ The following is copied from their page, with my emphasis on three items:

Key Georgia Bicycle Laws at a Glance

  • Bicycles are legally classified as vehicles under Georgia law. Cyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as motorists and must obey all traffic laws (O.C.G.A. 40-6-290 to 40-6-299).
  • Riders under 16 must wear a helmet (O.C.G.A. 40-6-296). Bicycles must have a front white light and a rear red light or reflector, both visible from at least 300 feet, when riding at night.
  • Cyclists must ride as near to the right side as practicable, except in situations such as left turns, hazards, narrow lanes, or other listed exceptions (O.C.G.A. 40-6-294).
  • Drivers must leave at least 3 feet when passing a cyclist and, when safe, change lanes to pass (O.C.G.A. 40-6-56).
  • Riding on sidewalks is prohibited for cyclists over 12 years of age, except where explicitly permitted by local ordinance.
  • Cyclists must stop at all stop signs and red lights, just as motorists do.
  • Cyclists cannot ride more than two abreast on a roadway, except on paths designated exclusively for bicycles (O.C.G.A. 40-6-294(b)).
  • Bicycles are not allowed on controlled-access highways or interstates.
  • Electric-assisted bicycles are regulated similarly to standard bicycles, provided the motor disengages at 20 mph or less (Class 1 and 2) or 28 mph (Class 3).
  • Cyclists must use hand signals to indicate left turns, right turns, and stops. \ \ I know, in a hilly city, "Cyclists must stop at all stop signs and red lights, just as motorists do." absolutely sucks. Too bad.\ \

Cyclists who ignore these matters are part of the reason that the entire population is viewed with a mix of distrust and loathing. Also, failure to follow the laws for a vehicle endangers the bicyclist and others.


r/gatech 7h ago

Sports How much longer are we going to pretend like Coach Key knows how to manage the clock let alone a football game?

33 Upvotes

Like what the fuck even were those calls on the last drive? This isn’t even his first time doing this type of shit… Actually mind numbing


r/gatech 7h ago

Sports New Announcer Please! We deserve better.

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A lot can be said about tonight’s game, but win or lose Georgia Tech deserves a better announcer. I counted no less than a dozen times the announcer got the yard, down, and even team wrong. At first he made corrections, but towards the end he just unpolitically called special teams defense And called 4th down 3rd down.

Yellow Jackets deserve better!


r/gatech 10h ago

Meme/Shitpost First they bought the AP, then they bought the refs.

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r/gatech 23h ago

Rant The new gym equipment at the crc

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Im grateful the crc added the new equipment cuz it was definitely needed. I was begging them for t bar row all of last semester so its cool that they came through. However, some of the equipment was not needed or couldve gotten something better. The tricep extension machine is one of the worst tricep exercises. I've been almost everyday this semester and have yet to see someone use it. Would've been better spent on another cable machine, standing Calf raise, ab crunch, smith, or a dual cable cross. Maybe Im js greedy, but I feel they wasted their money on a machine most people won't use. 😭

What do you guys want to see in the gym or do you like the way it is?


r/gatech 7h ago

Sports this season is gonna be a long one.

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