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Post by MikeMusic on Apr 7, 2015 11:50:46 GMT
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Post by ChrisB on Apr 7, 2015 17:13:41 GMT
9 Tips for Some Cyclists - Obey traffic lights
- Obey stop signs
- Obey pedestrian crossing rules
- Indicate
- Use the road and not the footway
- Use lights when it's dark
- Use lights when it's dark
- Use lights when it's dark
- Use lights when it's dark
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Post by MartinT on Apr 7, 2015 17:16:44 GMT
Oh, so true!
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Post by Weecrackpot on Apr 8, 2015 6:34:55 GMT
Spot on Chris, it makes me mad seeing fellow cyclists flouting the law,
good to see the reinforcement of 'use lights when dark',
i shake my head in despair when i see some eejits not using lights or hi-viz garments.
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Post by John on Apr 8, 2015 8:43:21 GMT
I would add follow the highway code It also applies to cyclists as well as car drivers
This morning I watched a cyclist jump 3 traffic lights
Also would add please do not ride thinking you in the Tour de France
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Post by Weecrackpot on Apr 8, 2015 9:17:51 GMT
I would add follow the highway code It also applies to cyclists as well as car drivers This morning I watched a cyclist jump 3 traffic lights Also would add please do not ride thinking you in the Tour de France Aye John, light jumping is a regular occurrence up and down the country, point two happened to me last summer, stop at beside me at lights, glanced at me then my bike, i nodded and said hi thinking 'friendly' fellow cyclist, no response !!, light turns and wannabe TDF Pro cranks it hard, i can see further on he glanced over his shoulder to if i was on his tail........yawn, t'was on pootle mode.  |
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Post by MikeMusic on Apr 8, 2015 9:43:34 GMT
I can add to one for cyclists
Don't go down the road 2 and 3 abreast. It pisses everyone off
and another
Be aware that large lumps of metal going at almost any speed can and will maim or kill you
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Post by davidf on Apr 8, 2015 10:49:34 GMT
Being a cyclist myself, I too hate seeing other cyclists breaking rules and generally being dicks on roads and pavements. But I'm sure I came across a link once that showed that cyclists were allowed to travel through red lights as long as it was safe to do so. I'm certainly not condoning the behaviour though, and it isn't something I do.
I don't mind cycling on pavements, as long as respect is being shown for pedestrians - I can't stand those that weave in and out of pedestrians, or cycle so fast they'd have no chance of stopping should a child wander in front of them at any time.
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Post by Slinger on Apr 8, 2015 11:56:29 GMT
A quick tip for motorists and cyclists alike - Those white lines and directional arrows in car parks are NOT purely decorative,
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Post by ChrisB on Apr 8, 2015 13:37:48 GMT
But I'm sure I came across a link once that showed that cyclists were allowed to travel through red lights as long as it was safe to do so. I'm certainly not condoning the behaviour though, and it isn't something I do. From Rules for cyclists on the .gov website.You MUST NOT cross the stop line when the traffic lights are red. Some junctions have an advanced stop line to enable you to wait and position yourself ahead of other traffic (see Rule 178).
Laws RTA 1988 sect 36 & TSRGD regs 10 & 36(1)
Also from the Cycle Law website: The Institute of Advanced Motorists have also revealed in their research that 57% of cyclists admit to running red lights[4] whilst a YouGov poll revealed that 35% of cyclists at least “occassionally” ignore red lights |
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Post by davidf on Apr 8, 2015 18:50:03 GMT
Fair enough. I'm even more curious as to what the link was that I clicked on then. As I say though, I abide by all road rules, bar riding on pavements during (what I consider to be) dangerous sections of roads,nowhere I'd rather get a few funny looks than endanger my life.
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Post by ChrisB on Apr 8, 2015 19:25:59 GMT
While I was looking for that info I did notice an article in the Telegraph amongst others that made a case for allowing it but I didn't see any evidence of it actually being the case.
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Post by MikeMusic on Apr 8, 2015 20:33:21 GMT
I cycle on some pavements
They are either cycle paths or shared with peds.
Not helpful when the school tips out and the kids wander along the cycle lane intent on their little iBox oblivious to anyone.
Used to go through one red light.
My weight with bike wasn't enough to trip it to green and I felt rather frustrated waiting for a car to come along so I would cautiously go through
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Post by ChrisB on Apr 8, 2015 20:48:24 GMT
I can see the sense in being able to go left on a red light if it's clear to do so. In fact, I actually think that it should be allowed with other traffic too, as it is in the USA (right on a red there though!). However, in the meantime, it's the law of the land that you can't, so that should be respected.
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Post by MikeMusic on Apr 9, 2015 8:18:38 GMT
I was going straight on !
Was ridiculous cycling home around 8 or 9pm, almost no traffic and me just sitting there, waiting for a car to come along and trip the lights
I was *dead* careful
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