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Originally Posted by jacksonbrown
Having cycled on the road for the better part of 50 years, I am used to non--cyclists complaing that we "blast through" stop signs.
This article, with forty-two (42) citations, discusses why some cycle friendly states have legislated an answer. |
That is a smart, smart law. I have bicycled for many tens of thousands of miles, all accident free. I yield to cars, golf carts, pedestrians, and ducks. However, if I approach a stop sign and no traffic is around (and I carefully look at least twice), I'm going through it. I have survived by being where cars are not. Coming to a full stop and then building the momentum to get through the intersection takes valuable time, exposing me to a greater possibility that a car will arrive.
Car and golf cart drivers (I drive a car, a golf cart, ride a bicycle, and fly a plane) don't seem to appreciate that when on my bicycle, I have 180 degrees of visibility without even turning my head. I don't go through stop signs 20 mph, more like 5-10 mph. If done right, it's safer for everyone.