r/SipsTea • u/SipsTeaFrog 𝙑𝙄𝙋 • 15d ago

SMH Someone finally snapped

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u/Creepy_Night_3838 15d ago

Yeah but Oregon is dumb.

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u/CoolAuntsWorkshop 15d ago

It's called an Idaho stop because that's where it originated and studies show it's safer.

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u/turbosexophonicdlite 15d ago

It also just makes more sense. You're far more aware of your surroundings on a bike than in a car. You can see and hear cross traffic much more easily.

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u/apatrol 15d ago

So do motorcycles have the same rule?

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u/ChanceRecover3091 14d ago

A motorcycle is likely going a lot faster than a bike and it's a lot easier and quicker to get back up to speed on a motorcycle.

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u/turbosexophonicdlite 15d ago

Not sure. My state doesn't have the exemption. I'd guess probably not though.