A few months ago, the Where What When published an informative article by Howard Shiman, an avid local bicyclist, with some “rules of the road.” A subsequent issue included a letter to the editor about driving, citing violations of Maryland law as well as basic driving etiquette. I’d like to expand on that writer’s letter, as I, too, am frequently amazed and stunned by some of the illegal as well as dangerous driving habits in our neighborhood.

There are too many near accidents in Northwest Baltimore. For example, I was stopped at the red light at Park Heights and Fords Lane. The driver idling next to me in the left lane made a right turn onto Fords Lane, right in front of me. Lucky for me, the light was still red, and I was not moving.