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Originally Posted by tomwed
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.
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Ooh. The safety angle. I like it. All this time, I thought it was for convenience.