16-05-2012, 14:33
(15-05-2012 19:53 )munch1917 Wrote: [ -> ]57% have jumped a red, but I wonder how many car drivers have done the same thing?
I either stop, or if I'm turning left, I'll occasionally take the pavement if its clear. I don't mind stopping, its a chance for a quick breather
The whole question of riding on the pavement is a trickier issue. I try to avoid it, but sometimes it is simply the safest option, but I am considerate to pedestrians, and even dismount and walk if it is really busy. The problem is that round here they've tried to add cycle lanes everywhere possible, but some road simply aren't wide enough, so they made the pavement a cycle path as well. So strictly speaking, we shouldn't ride on the pavement, but some pavements are also cycle paths, so it makes the issue very confusing!
It does bug me though when I see grown adults riding on the pavement when the road is completely empty.
If the pavement is split for cyclists and pedestrians then you are perfectly within your rights to ride on the pavement. If the peds get in the way, well it's their own damn fault.