Narrow Mtn Road Etiquette

[Bubblehide]

Are you sure it’s defined in statute?

I'm positive it was. I have not reconfirmed in a long time. Thus the, last time I looked.

 

[Jason Snyder]

I'm positive it was. I have not reconfirmed in a long time. Thus the, last time I looked.

Curious what state this is in. I’m not aware of any statutes in the states I’ve lived in that define right of way on single lane roads.

 

[RufusB.Marion]

Curious what state this is in. I’m not aware of any statutes in the states I’ve lived in that define right of way on single lane roads.

Did a quick google, the only thing in law in CO is "In Colorado, the statute regarding right of way on a single lane road is Colorado Revised Statutes Section 42-4-1007 which states that a vehicle should be driven entirely within a single lane and not moved from that lane unless it can be done safely; essentially meaning that on a single lane road, the vehicle already occupying the lane has the right of way unless it is safe to move over."

Doesn't really clear anything up.

 

[Jason Snyder]

Doesn't really clear anything up.

Not at all. Opposing directions, each fully occupying the lane….

 

[dylanvb]

Another little tid bit...On roads with rocks, wide enough for two vehicles, slow down so you don't fling rocks at the oncoming vehicle...

I live 12 miles of a heavily recreated road that has lots of rocks. Cant tell you how many times someone has gone flying by me doing 50 mph plus slinging rocks at my windshields, very frustrating. I am not saying don't speed but when you see another vehicle slow down.

 

[EastHumboldt]

Just as a point of courtesy, on really dusty roads Both vehicles should slow down when passing to avoid choking the other one to death. Same goes with driving by a residence on a remote dusty road. Even if the roads are smooth and you can go 50 mph, you shouldn’t.

 

[fngTony]

Did a quick google, the only thing in law in CO is "In Colorado, the statute regarding right of way on a single lane road is Colorado Revised Statutes Section 42-4-1007 which states that a vehicle should be driven entirely within a single lane and not moved from that lane unless it can be done safely; essentially meaning that on a single lane road, the vehicle already occupying the lane has the right of way unless it is safe to move over."

Doesn't really clear anything up.

Lol, it sure doesn’t. Typicall Colorado statute that has too much discretion or exceptions that it shouldn’t even exist.

 

[RufusB.Marion]

Lol, it sure doesn’t. Typicall Colorado statute that has too much discretion or exceptions that it shouldn’t even exist.

Agreed, I feel like a simple CO solution would be signage on trails. Like a simple "uphill traffic has the right of way" could go a long way at the start of the trail. Personally, I have not had a bad interaction, and most folks seem to get it, but there are obviously many more who definitely don't get it haha

 

[Burnsie]

Where we hunt in SW Colorado you can take the long way and stay on nice paved roads, or cut off a bunch of distance by cutting through on a forest service road. We've opted for the short cut a couple times and it barely fits one vehicle, let alone two and is a super tight switch back affair, that has some pretty intimidating drop offs if you were ever to venture too close to the edge. We were taking the short cut one time and came face-to face with a big wrecker (the kind they use on semi's) coming down the road. We are wondering what the heck he was doing running that huge rig on that road - I guess he knew the area and also opted for the short cut. We both had a heck of a time maneuvering our vehicles to pass each other - fortunately there was a spot in the road that widened a bit, and we were able to make it work.

 

[Steve300xcw]

Hell I just wish people knew where the passenger side of their truck is. You got 4-1/2' before you are next to the edge of the road. Get yer ass over there