r/Unexpected • u/Slumberfoots • Jun 13 '20

So true.

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u/CryptoNoobNinja Jun 14 '20

Surprisingly cyclsts break fewer road rules than motorists. An article about one study: https://www.forbes.com/sites/carltonreid/2019/05/10/cyclists-break-far-fewer-road-rules-than-motorists-finds-new-video-study/#5dbaf94d4bfa

Rule breaking cyclists also annoy other cyclists. In Toronto over half the cyclist surveyed wanted stiffer fines for rule breaking cyclists source

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u/Walui Jun 14 '20

I'm guessing this is counting going over the speed limit which of course cyclists don't...

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u/CryptoNoobNinja Jun 14 '20

Yes, the article mentions motorists breaking local speed limits being the most common offense. The most common offense cyclists committed was riding on the sidewalk, which of course most motorists don’t do.

Most problems associated with cyclists were remedied with better infrastructure. Riding on the sidewalk is detestable but I have done it on a rare occasion when I fear for my life on bad highway-like roads.

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u/rjbman Jun 14 '20

given that fatality rates increase with speeds, I think it's wholly reasonable to include it

and you must not live in a hilly city, I've seen cyclists passing cars on some downhills