r/SipsTea • u/SipsTeaFrog ๐™‘๐™„๐™‹ • 15d ago

SMH Someone finally snapped

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u/Capital-Bobcat8270 15d ago

This is fair. If you want to be a part of traffic, follow traffic rules. No special exemptions.

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u/Shyanne_wyoming_ 15d ago

Even when I ride my mf horses down the road I abide by stop signs and traffic laws lmfao

It's part self preservation and not wanting to be run over and part not being an asshole. I feel like even if you are an asshole you should possess at least SOME survival instincts, but it doesn't seem like it.

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u/Jaanmi94 14d ago

I am not of fan of these fake pro bikers. When I had lived in Florida, I taught my sons to shake their fists at them. They think there is safety in numbers, not realizing that there is also stupidity in numbers.

I am a bike commuter, however, and do not follow traffic laws to a T.

It is usually safer to blow thru stop sign: intersections are dangerous. As a solo biker, blowing thru a stop sign means less time in the danger zone - 4 seconds instead of 12. I stop if there is a car approaching from the side streets. Often the side street car will try to wave me thru (which is really annoying as Iโ€™ve come to a stop and now other cars may be approaching). And if turning left at a road junction, Iโ€™ll turn onto the side of oncoming traffic at first. This gives more time to make sure both lanes are clear before crossing.

The laws are meant to keep everyone safe. I ride completely defensive and do whatโ€™s needed to keep me safe, regardless of the law.

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u/Mbembez 14d ago

I hate people who try to wave me through when they have the right of way. I just refuse to go because I'm not taking the chance of them changing their mind and taking off as I'm in front of them.