Comment by margalabargala

20 hours ago

Which state are you in? There are a lot of US states (like, more than 10) where cyclists specifically are permitted to go through red lights in some circumstances.

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nobody9999  15 hours ago

>Which state are you in? There are a lot of US states (like, more than 10) where cyclists specifically are permitted to go through red lights in some circumstances.

IIUC, cars are pretty much universally permitted to go through red lights at least 1/3 of the time -- right on red is legal (AFAIK) in all 50 states. In many states, left on red from a one-way street to another one-way street is also legal.

  • margalabargala  13 hours ago

    That's true, but there are additional special rules that apply to cyclists, and sometimes motorcyclists, allowing them to go straight at a red light under specific circumstances.

    Depends on the state. Some are specifically "if there's a vehicle detection sensor and it doesn't detect your bike after 90 seconds", others are just "cyclists may treat a stop sign as a yield sign and a red light as a stop sign".

MisterMower  15 hours ago

Riding a bike without a helmet is permitted in most states, too. Just because it’s lawful doesn’t mean it’s a good idea.

  • margalabargala  14 hours ago

    That's a new and moved goalpost far from the original discussion, but sure.

    Is there a specific state's laws that you think describe a circumstances when a bike may proceed through a red light, but it is unsafe to do so?

    If so, how does that unsafety compare to your opinion on cars turning right on red?

    • MisterMower  3 hours ago

      Let me be more direct: because it’s legal for cyclists to run red lights, you think they should? I hope you can see what I am getting at now.

      You can’t have it both ways. If cyclists are going to use roads designed for and paid by motorists, they should be subject to the same rules, regulations, taxes, and enforcement.

      You’re welcome to defend a double standard for cyclists, but it won’t change the fact that it is indeed a double standard and is inherently unfair.

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