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Re:The popularity of e-bikes isn’t slowing down by mrep on Monday November 08, 2021 @07:16PM (#29156106)
In my experience, the percentage of cyclists that disregard the rules of the road are an order of magnitude higher than car drivers.
Re:The popularity of e-bikes isn’t slowing down by wanderingstan on Monday November 08, 2021 @07:37PM (#29156259)
When people mention this, I always ask what percentage of cars are following the speed limit—a rule of the road all the more important when piloting a vehicle which can easily kill. Cyclists disregarding the rules of the road are lower percentage, and primarily endanger themselves.
Re:The popularity of e-bikes isn’t slowing down by mrep on Monday November 08, 2021 @07:47PM (#29156326)
Fare: I agree that cars speed more than cyclists blowing stop sings/red lights but the latter is far more dangerous in my opinion and I see them do it constantly.

I had to slam on the breaks 3 weeks ago when making a left because of a biker completely running a red light in front of me.

Re:The popularity of e-bikes isn’t slowing down by Symbiote on Tuesday November 09, 2021 @02:44PM (#29166483)
Count the proportion who run the light given the opportunity. All cyclists have the opportunity, but only the front car - if it stops, it blocks others.

I find the number running lights to be similar.

Re:The popularity of e-bikes isn’t slowing down by tonyedgecombe on Tuesday November 09, 2021 @03:02AM (#29158963)