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Old 02-19-2015, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by tuccillo View Post
You will see many bikers roll through STOP signs if it is clear and safe to do so. In some states this is legal - a so called "Idaho stop". It is not legal (yet??) in Florida. Many riders use "clip-in pedals", sort of like a ski boot, and it is generally safer and easier not to have to unclip and then clip back in. Typically cyclists will roll through stop signs at a pretty slow speed.
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it is still illegal here and everyone that does it is endangering themselves and others......and quite honestly I don't want you affecting my safety
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