> people on bicycles don't always obey the laws which are in place to protect both them and motor vehicle drivers I'm willing to buy an argument that "vehicula

> people on bicycles don't always obey the laws which are in place to protect both them and motor vehicle drivers I'm willing to buy an argument that "vehicular cycling" (using the road in a way that's similar to a car) can be safer in certain circumstances and that obeying traffic lights, stop signs, and so on can help cyclists and drivers share the road more safely. I have certainly felt that way when I've cycled in communities that aren't used to many bikes on the road. On the other hand, the idea that traffic laws are there to protect cyclists just doesn't make sense to me. By and large, traffic laws in the U.S. seem to privilege the material concerns and safety of drivers.