Originally Posted by LittleBigMan

I have "bent" the rules many times, but I can't remember ever doing it "for my safety." It was usually for convenience, but at the same time, I always tried to keep safety a top priority. Maybe as this thread progresses, I'll remember some laws I've broken "for my safety." But I try to be visibly law-abiding for the most part, not only because of my safety, but because it reflects my status as a legitimate road user.

That doesn't mean laws come before my safety. If the two contradict, I'll break the law in a heartbeat. Most anyone would, even motorists.