Originally Posted by
Solid_Spoke
Why does my right to be on road as a cyclist have to be dependent on blindly following laws designed around the automobile? These laws do not benefit or keep me safe as a cyclist. Motor vehicles and bicycles are two completely different modes of transportation, with two very different capabilities and ramifications when things go wrong.
The point of traffic laws is that it doesn't work to have everyone evaluate every situation for themselves and make up their own mind about how to drive, regardless of whether they're in a truck, car, bike, or other vehicle. Why should cars worry about cyclists if it doesn't benefit them or keep them safe in their automobiles?