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Originally Posted by outlaw
It's an unenforced law. Most LEOs recognize the loss of momentum on a bicycle interferes with a good ride, so they let it go. Similar to the rolling stops frequently done by motorcyclists. It's just common sense nullifying stupid laws. We don't need stop signs. Yield signs would suffice in 99% of situations.
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Not just a good ride. Some bikers are clipped to their pedals. So a quick getaway is not as quick and can go wrong.
When you're on a bike you're trying not to get hit by a car. If you see no one in front or on the sides and someone coming up from behind, that's the guy you avoid by going through the stop sign. It's better to take you chances with an understanding LEO who may also ride bikes or even pay the ticket if he doesn't.
Last night driving I saw a woman around my age on a bike, no helmet, no lights, dark clothes in the center of the street waiting to make a left on Pinellas. If there's a sidewalk, and there is one on Pinellas and Hardy, use it. Go slow and stop for walkers or walk the bike.