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Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Cycle safely and don’t worry about the cops
OK, so there’s been a lot of consternation over the KVUE stories about the perception that cops are cracking down on cyclists who run stop signs and red lights. I know many of us do it. I understand the reasons why. But here’s the thing, if we as cyclists want to have rights and respect as vehicles that belong on the road, then we must accept the consequences of breaking the law. Just like drivers who run red lights and stop signs, we should also be subject to tickets.
There’s really no debate here. Just because we don’t want to lose momentum or feel like nobody is around doesn’t give us the right to disregard the law. Since we share the road with cars, then we should also share the laws. I’ve seen plenty of cyclists and motorists making outlandish maneuvers during my time here. It’s bothersome and annoying, and with cyclists’ struggles to gain more road and respect in the world of cars, we need to be more diligent about riding safely.
