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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Former Klamath deputy sentenced to 7 years for sex crimes ... Bird in open window likely caused fatal Highway 140 rollover ... Tens of millions of state bond dollars proposed for Southern Oregon projects ... Former Klamath deputy sentenced to 7 years for sex crimes ... Bird in open window likely caused fatal Highway 140 rollover ... Tens of millions of state bond dollars proposed for Southern Oregon projects ... SINCE YOU ASKED Since You Asked: Who has the right of way? Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Sep. 26, 2014 at 2:00 AM Updated Sep 27, 2014 at 10:54 AM Posted Sep. 26, 2014 at 2:00 AM Updated Sep 27, 2014 at 10:54 AM » Social News Today I was turning right out of a business driveway onto a one-way street. I came to a stop, looked left for traffic, then proceeded out onto the road. Out of nowhere, a bicyclist going against traffic, riding on the sidewalk, yelled at me to look both ways. Now, I believe I did not do anything wrong because it was a one-way street. He seemed to think I was wrong even though he was traveling against traffic and riding on the sidewalk (which I know is not legal downtown). Since I don't appreciate being yelled at, I'd like to know, who is right? — Andrea N., Medford We at Since You Asked hate getting yelled at, too, Andrea, and that extends to emails and social-media posts. It's the pits. So thank you for not writing your question IN ALL CAPS. Now, down to business. As to who is at fault, it really depends on where you were. Bicycles and skateboards are prohibited on sidewalks in the downtown Medford "corridor area." Those boundaries are, north to south, 10th to Sixth streets, and Riverside Avenue to Oakdale Avenue east to west. So if it occurred in that area, which you suggest, the bicyclist was at fault. If a similar circumstance happened outside that boundary, however, police say the driver would be at fault. If they are outside the downtown corridor, bicyclists can ride on the sidewalk as long as they are not exceeding the speed of an ordinary walk, Medford police said. You can see all the specifics under ORS 811.410. However, If the bicyclist were riding in the roadway, he or she would be at fault, because that is the same thing as a vehicle driving the wrong way. Finally, it's a good practice for motorists to always stop and look both ways prior to crossing a sidewalk and make sure it's clear in both directions before proceeding — even if you're pulling onto a one-way street. Walkers and joggers can come from any direction, and we've all seen wrong-way drivers, so better safe than sorry, regardless of whose right-of-way it is. In any case, we're glad you're both OK. And as for that bicyclist, we suggest he chill out. Yelling doesn't fix anything. Send questions to “Since You Asked,” Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected]. We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them.     MailTribune.com Writer Posted Sep. 26, 2014 at 2:00 AM Updated Sep 27, 2014 at 10:54 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501