Originally Posted by chipcom
So what was so hard about this again?
This:
Originally Posted by
chipcom
Running a red light is proceeding through the intersection while the light for your lane/direction is red.
Running a stop sign is proceeding through the intersection without having the right-of-way to do so, which usually requires one to at least slow down enough to make that determination.
versus this:
Originally Posted by
gcottay
When riding, I often run stop signs in the sense of not quite coming to a full stop unless there is traffic present. When riding, I sometimes run red lights in the sense of first coming to a full stop and then proceeding as soon as the way is clear.
The thing is, we're all trying to ride safely, yet we can't even agree on how to do it.
My personal theory about our collective zeal is this -- we're so passionate and adamant about our views because our hobby, fitness regimen, daily transport, etc., is accomplished by an object that we squeeze against our privates. Nothing else, apart from a spouse, boyfriend, girlfriend, a doctor, or certain "adult novelties" is granted such a close relationship.
