Originally Posted by
apricissimus
Dogmatic one-size-fits-all cookie cutter BS.
I ride on the sidewalk occasionally (but rarely). Yes, it can be done so responsibly if you know when and how to do it.
I have ridden at night without lights before. I didn't intend to, but it happened. And I needed to get home. And I (gasp!) actually survived!
And were you responsible and get your light fixed the next day? Or did you jump on the forum to complain about another rider doing the same thing? Uke does not sound like a safe rider to me.