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Originally Posted by Tervuren
Yup in addition to my story above - I see them drive right through stop signs and stop lights at full speed. 
I've NEVER seen law enforcement write them up for it though.
But honestly - law enforcement will vary based on population density. The small town police will act - the big town police will write a report - if that. I've chased guys through multiple towns/counties calling the police at each new district I arrived. Big towns = no response. 20 miles away and a small town = guy hauled off in handcuffs. Makes for late nights following out of the big cities into the boonies - but I do get a response in the smaller towns. I imagine if you are cycling in a heavily populated area - there will only be a law enforcement action if some one is killed or taken to the hospital with critical injuries. Otherwise, maybe file some paperwork and thats the end of it.
I'd like to ride myself, but the roads around here just aren't suited for it. Too heavy of traffic and not quite wide enough. |
There are as many stupid bicyclists as drivers, but the bicyclists are, generally at least, paying attention to what they are doing. If even 50% of drivers are I'd be surprised
Texting is only 1 of the innumerable things drivers are doing while the are supposed to be driving