Originally Posted by
squirtdad
Very simple....I don't run stop lights. Just like I expect cars, trucks, motorcycles etc not to run stops lights.
Lot's of people have posted their rationlizations, but they all come to same thing....I'm better than everyone else with superior vision judgement and rights.
It's really simple: if you run red lights, than the same argument/rationlization you give for yourself, you should accept from motorists for running red lights.
Originally Posted by
Dan The Man
...and smaller size, more maneuverability, and less mass. I would be fine with any vehicle having all of these characteristics rolling through red lights (not impeding right of way traffic) just as I am fine with pedestrians doing it.
where is the line....a 400 lb sport motor cycle vs a Big dummy with 100 lbs of load? one could argue the motor cycle is simlar sized and is more manueverable and the acceleration will get it out of issues.
The argument of a bike is different always gets me, because it ignores the consequences if a poor choice is made...ie running a red when is is not really clear....then an innocent driver or cyclist can either deal with guilt and psychological issue of hitting a cyclist or can try to avoid a collision, perhaps causing a bigger accident.