Originally Posted by myrridin

Many assumptions here...

First a bicycle may not have the same damage potential on its own, but if it causes a motor vehicle to vear or collide with itself or something else, than it is as responsible for any damages as if it had caused such damage directly..

To assume that a cyclist is more aware than a motor vehicle operator is by no means assured. Ipods, cycle computers, natural distractions, etc... Given that the operators of cars and bicycles are both human beings, there is no reason to believe there would be any differences in the likelihood that they will get distracted...

Rolling through red lights/stop signs, etc... It is indisputable that it raises the risk of accidents...



Only justification is to facilitate bicycle traffics average speed... Pretty much the same justification motorists have for keeping bikes off the road...