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> most bikers observe the traffic laws Why the fixation with traffic laws whenever bikes come up? I bike to work and I don't follow the rules, I run reds, blo
by gerbilly 9y ago
> most bikers observe the traffic laws
Why the fixation with traffic laws whenever bikes come up?
I bike to work and I don't follow the rules, I run reds, blow stop signs, ride on the sidewalks and so on.
However, I am courteous and polite to everyone. My goal is to not startle or inconvenience any other user of the road (or sidewalk).
Why should I stop at stop signs like a boyscout? That's just false piety.
The rules don't keep us safe, because the rules weren't designed in a perfect world.
What would help is if everyone just paid attention-texting while driving creates a huge hazard.
- viraptor 9y agoYou are why we can't have nice things. If you don't follow the rules, others don't know what to expect from you. That means you are more likely to cause an accident. You're right the rules weren't designed in a perfect world - if it was perfect, nobody would have accidents. Instead we need rules so you know what others are likely to do.
- gerbilly 9y agoMeh, I'm courteous and watching for people as I said above. There is no problem. I found that for many people this concept makes them feel uncomfortable, and that they then explain that discomfort by appealing to rules. I remain unmoved. IMHO we need less rules, not more.