Guest coenie Posted August 31, 2009 Posted August 31, 2009 I commute often and the ONLY way to arrive alive is to jump light while it red' date=' because ALL cars are then stationary and you have around 5 sec to cross the intersection else the cars pull away and when they are turning left and you want to go straight you can not get over the intersection......[/quote'] does not make sense. Either you are on the wrong side of the lane or you do not know the law. If it's a left turn lane then you should be on the turning car's right hand side. If they can go straight or turn left, you just stand where you are suppose to but just infront of the car. He/she/it then does not have an option then to wait for you to get out of the way. Come take a ride with me one and you will see what I mean...easier said than done...you also do not understand the filter arrows etc. Trust me I have tried my best and the ONLY solution at SOME lights for me is to wait till ALL cars stop and then I go....I feel safe that way and no car can say that they did not see me etc as they were standing still...
Speed Devil Posted August 31, 2009 Posted August 31, 2009 I never cross an intersection when the light is red, but will at times turn a corner and follow the direction of the traffic if it is safe to do so.
Gasping Posted August 31, 2009 Posted August 31, 2009 I disagree. If we as a cycling community want respect on the roads then we should respect the laws of the roads. No red light jumping even if it is safe to do so. Hairy
Guest coenie Posted August 31, 2009 Posted August 31, 2009 I disagree. If we as a cycling community want respect on the roads then we should respect the laws of the roads. No red light jumping even if it is safe to do so. Hairy I commute often and the ONLY way to arrive alive is to jump light while it red' date=' because ALL cars are then stationary and you have around 5 sec to cross the intersection else the cars pull away and when they are turning left and you want to go straight you can not get over the intersection......[/quote'] But Coenie ..... When you are at the red light look into the drivers eyes so that they know you are there. You should be riding in the yellow line anyway so they should not be endangering you in most instances. I also commute 4 times a week and will not risk my life by doing this. I have seen enough cars driving through RED lights to not even take a chance when they have a GREEN signal ... I know you are saying to cross when it is safe, but there will be the one time when it looks safe and human error kicks in whereby the car that was stationary a few seconds ago has now pulled out of the parking bay and is now bearing down on you.... Keep to the rules and stay safe. Every time you jump that red light while the motorist sits behind you it worsens our image on the roads and further frustrates the motorist who might give you a gap in the traffic before to now decide that if you can't be forthcoming on the road then why should he pass you with a generous space. Keep it real guy ... (enter the voice from the Heineken add) I see your point and have tried it, thus have resorted to waiting for that little gap when ALL cars are standing still....btw almost got knocked over by a BUS "IN THE YELLOW LANE" so not even that is safe... Some say ride in the yellow lane and others say ride as per road rules in the car lane.. I see everyone's point and just wanted to state what I do, maybe not good, but I promise you, it is the ONLY way I feel safe...sorry if it does not gel with other people... Next time a car hoots at anyone of you, you are welcome to give him/her my email address to rant at....since it seems I am the only one aggravating the motorists....or am I the only one admitting to it
Gasping Posted August 31, 2009 Posted August 31, 2009 ....since it seems I am the only one aggravating the motorists Coenie, please stop it.
Guest coenie Posted August 31, 2009 Posted August 31, 2009 What should I stop? The motorist thing? Or posting? But it is so much fun to see them get all hyped because the have to sit in traffic...and you can jump the light.....hehehe coenie2009-08-31 06:21:10
Gasping Posted August 31, 2009 Posted August 31, 2009 Stop upsetting the fragile little motorist people. It is all because of YOU that we don't get on.
AndreZA Posted August 31, 2009 Posted August 31, 2009 But it is so much fun to see them get all hyped because the have to sit in traffic...and you can jump the light.....hehehe guess what, they can also do it and then your brilliant plan is in sy mo@r in.
Guest coenie Posted August 31, 2009 Posted August 31, 2009 But it is so much fun to see them get all hyped because the have to sit in traffic...and you can jump the light.....hehehe guess what' date=' they can also do it and then your brilliant plan is in sy mo@r in. [/quote'] Chill dude... I only jump when they are all standing still...hehehe
The Worm Posted August 31, 2009 Posted August 31, 2009 So when you look right the cars on the left won't EVER jump?
reginaldmb Posted August 31, 2009 Posted August 31, 2009 just make sure u r in the middle of the group
Danger Dassie Posted August 31, 2009 Posted August 31, 2009 Set up a ramp, jump over the robots.... that way you really can say you jumped a red light!
Guest coenie Posted August 31, 2009 Posted August 31, 2009 So when you look right the cars on the left won't EVER jump? Dude, i look wide and lots when I jump :-)
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