However, cyclists who don’t respect the rules are still very much dangerous.
I do agree! I don’t want cyclists to ignore rules or ride like maniacs, but I also don’t want cyclists to be targeted for doing things that shouldn’t even be against the law.
I too have been a victim of being hit by cyclists several times because they blew a red light.
They were flat out breaking the law and riding dangerously, so I’m sorry that happened to you. That’s NOT what an Idaho Stop seeks to remedy.
This has never happened to me with a motorist because the vast motorist respect rules and signage on the road and they understand the consequences.
Statistically, it really is cars and trucks that are killing people (or even severely injuring them), and other accidents not involving motor vehicles are really quite rare.
Not to discount your experience, because it is important to acknowledge that cyclist on pedestrian accidents still do happen, but they are **very ** rare.
Attitudes and respect of the rules of the road need to change among cyclists.
Agreed.
I think that everyone should be riding respectfully, and while we can’t change asshole behaviour, we can certainly do our best to not punish good cyclists.
I do agree! I don’t want cyclists to ignore rules or ride like maniacs, but I also don’t want cyclists to be targeted for doing things that shouldn’t even be against the law.
They were flat out breaking the law and riding dangerously, so I’m sorry that happened to you. That’s NOT what an Idaho Stop seeks to remedy.
Statistically, it really is cars and trucks that are killing people (or even severely injuring them), and other accidents not involving motor vehicles are really quite rare.
Not to discount your experience, because it is important to acknowledge that cyclist on pedestrian accidents still do happen, but they are **very ** rare.
Agreed.
I think that everyone should be riding respectfully, and while we can’t change asshole behaviour, we can certainly do our best to not punish good cyclists.