Originally Posted by
Miele Man
When I lived in Toronto, Canada I saw a number of red light/stop sign running bicyclists get hit. i saw a LOT more auto accidents those scofflaw bicyclists caused as cars tried to avoid hitting them. 99% of the time the bicyclist causing the accident took off.
Originally Posted by
Leisesturm
I don't expect to get the truth from people who get worked up about stuff like this. I also find it difficult to find credible anyone who really thinks that there are cyclists who maliciously fly through intersections at speed , expecting cross traffic to react in a way that ensures their safety. That crap only happens in action movies and it takes several takes before they get something they can put in theaters.
I also am skeptical of posters who rant about "scofflaw bicyclists" and the alleged carnage they cause.
I
never saw any accidents or injuries caused by a cyclist running a red light or stop sign in 60+ years of cycling and crossing streets when I felt it was safe, regardless of the traffic light/stop sign.