Originally Posted by
apricissimus
The question remains, why should all vehicles have to abide by the same set of rules when they have vastly different sets of capabilities and limitations? Simply classifying them all as "vehicles" doesn't mean they are at all similar.
So we can understand, and predict what the other vehicles are going to do.
If you look through JoeyBike's videos you'll find one where a pickup ran a stop sign in front of him. JoeyBike had plenty of time to react, dodge around the rear of the truck, and even comment on it for the benefit of his video audience. But somehow, it incensed him that a car should do what he feels is perfectly fine doing himself. So he swore at the driver and punched the rear of the truck.
If it's okay for a biker to make his own judgement about when it is okay to run red lights and stop signs, then it is equally okay for an automobile driver to make a similar judgement. What's good for the goose is good for the gander. People who advocate the concept that everyone make up their own rules are advocating for total anarchy in the streets.
Speedo