Originally Posted by
I-Like-To-Bike
My experience has been that cyclists get few hassles from anybody for jumping lights or anything else, legal or not, as long as it isn't directly affecting a motorist's forward progress. If a motorist feels that his progress is being impeded by a bicyclist's actions, it may be immaterial if the cyclist is legal or within his rights, and a hassle is initiated. Maybe the UK is different.
On the contrary, I find that most motorists will grudgingly put up with bikes -
until one breaks a law and as a result impedes them more than they think should have happened. Such as the guy who has to pass a bike six times because the biker filters to the front at every red light, then runs it. I'm amazed at how many people who call themselves serious cyclists can rationalize breaking any law they don't like. I consider it a lack of skills and training.
- BP (LAB Road I Certified)