Originally Posted by
elkootcho
A red light is a red light...I agree BUT: how many commuters actually stop and wait for red lights to change to green on small (2 lane) side streets with NO traffic? I know, it doesn't make it OK. I'm sure every rider here complies with every traffic law. Patrolling via bike would have the same effect without needing to hide in the shrubbery.
I do. If the signal can't detect me after a couple of minutes, I'll ride over to the crosswalk and push the button.
As for the police hiding in the shrubbery, haven't you ever seen a police car lurking around the corner of a busy intersection or on the onramp to a freeway? If they're easily visible, they won't catch the scofflaws.