I can only speak for DC -- but it is the exact same here. I have seen fervent defenses about why cyclists shouldn't have to follow traffic rules as well (bette

I can only speak for DC -- but it is the exact same here. I have seen fervent defenses about why cyclists shouldn't have to follow traffic rules as well (better visibility, mobility, etc) -- but all those arguments apply equally to motorcycles, and inversely to large trucks... I am not sure we want 5+ rules of the road...