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Re:Why cyclists should be able to roll through stop signs, r... by joncrocks on Thursday August 25, 2016 @11:46AM (#12359956)
In the UK (where I think the poster is from), it's already illegal for cyclists to cycle on a pavement (sidewalk) next to a road. I think.

His experiences are with cyclists flouting the existing laws when they travel on the road.

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Re:Why cyclists should be able to roll through stop signs, r... by hermannj314 on Thursday August 25, 2016 @12:08PM (#12360171)
In my city (not-UK), it is only allowed if you are moving at the speed of pedestrian traffic (a limit of 8mph). I'm guessing to allow children to ride without fear of being cited, or allow a cyclist around a difficult road condition.

My point is that I do not know of anywhere that a cyclist can hop on a sidewalk at full-speed and not be violating the law.

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Re:Why cyclists should be able to roll through stop signs, r... by jeffwass on Thursday August 25, 2016 @01:42PM (#12360937)
Correct.

My concern is that such a move would give further credence to cyclists that they're "above the laws of the road", which would lead to even more of the dangerous types of cyclist behaviour I mentioned above.

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