As a cyclist, I constantly break the law, and I’m aware that I do so. The thing is, most traffic laws are designed to keep drivers safe. They’re also designed

As a cyclist, I constantly break the law, and I’m aware that I do so. The thing is, most traffic laws are designed to keep drivers safe. They’re also designed for cars. Bicycles aren’t cars, and car drivers tend to be impatient and don’t pay attention, so we have to adjust—-which sometimes means, for example, running the red light a couple of seconds before it turns green. Or turning left on a red light, since I’m not crossing any lanes. Or treating a stop sign as a “slow” sign. (This is a left-side driving country.) All of that is necessary to keep my life expectancy up. As for the pedestrians, well, unlike a car I’m perfectly capable of spotting their existence. Nor is a slow-moving bike particularly dangerous.