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According to the article and video, under the proposed law, bikes wouldn't be allowed to "blow through a stop sign". The fine for that would be even increased.
by Holbein 12y ago
According to the article and video, under the proposed law, bikes wouldn't be allowed to "blow through a stop sign". The fine for that would be even increased.
Which makes me wonder, what's the difference between "yielding while preserving some speed" and "blowing through"? Is there a defined speed that is still allowed?
- Jemaclus 12y agoSomeone can correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the difference is that "yielding" means that you should be able to come to a full and complete stop if you see oncoming traffic, whereas if you were "blowing through" at full speed, you would be unable to come to a full and complete stop in time to avoid impeding oncoming traffic. That speed changes depending on a number of factors (slope, speed, weight, distance to stop, etc).
- shkkmo 12y agoHow is this different from a yield sign for flashing yellow stop light for cars? It's common sense: you slow down enough so that you can safely stop if you see crossing traffic.