I am all for cycling, but there has to be some responsibility somewhere. I see in the Netherlands thousands are fined for using their phones while cycling. Can't imagine the uproar if the police did the same in the UK.
I don't cycle through red lights, but in the situation in the video, I might dismount and walk across the junction as a pedestrian, which avoids breaking the law as pedestrians aren't legally required to obey traffic lights. Walking across a junction like this, is of course no safer than cycling across. However, walking across a road is perfectly safe providing you give way to any traffic. Cyclists are permitted to ride through red lights in some areas/countries (Paris, Canada and some US states).
I too will get off and walk if I feel I am going to be delayed for a considerable time, otherwise I just enjoy taking a breather. If some care was taken when passing through the light I would be more supportive, but a slow crawl seems to quickly become a full speed pass. Just like right on red in the US if it is part of the known behaviours it becomes more acceptable. However the lack of care by many prevents it being viable, in my opinion anyway
@@MichaelSnasdell If cycling through a red light were permitted, then it would be essential that cyclists did treat the red light as a give way (or stop) sign. Many junctions which originally were controlled by give way signs have had traffic lights added as traffic levels have increased. That traffic level isn't generally that high throughout the day though and reverting to 'give way' when traffic is lighter would make sense. We also have to remember that traffic lights were introduced to control motor traffic. Cyclists had negotiated junctions perfectly safely without them for decades without them. I always like this video th-cam.com/video/pqQSwQLDIK8/w-d-xo.html which demonstrates how much easier it is to negotiate a junction safely on a bike than in a car.
I was in london on holidays last Year. I almost got run over by a car making a left turn on a right bend main road. The guy only shouts out the window "waaaooooooo". Clear floor markings and I was in the right or way.
The number of times I've been nearly ridden over, while crossing on a green man... 😞
So true. Ironically, these are usually also the cyclists that shout loudest about cars and lorries not watching out for them.
I ride both bikes and motorbikes and if you ride defensively and stick to the rules 90% of all dangerous situations can be avoided.
@@nm9266 absolutely!
I guess my sarcasm detector is defective, or title is misleading.
They cross red lights so many times because they have no fear of the police or prosecution.
Just another day in London. But so many pro cycling influencers will tell you that it simply doesn't happen
The problem is that they don't have to face any consequences. It's the same all across Europe!
I am all for cycling, but there has to be some responsibility somewhere. I see in the Netherlands thousands are fined for using their phones while cycling. Can't imagine the uproar if the police did the same in the UK.
@@MichaelSnasdell not a specific offence, but it is cycling with out due care and attention.
I don't cycle through red lights, but in the situation in the video, I might dismount and walk across the junction as a pedestrian, which avoids breaking the law as pedestrians aren't legally required to obey traffic lights. Walking across a junction like this, is of course no safer than cycling across. However, walking across a road is perfectly safe providing you give way to any traffic.
Cyclists are permitted to ride through red lights in some areas/countries (Paris, Canada and some US states).
I too will get off and walk if I feel I am going to be delayed for a considerable time, otherwise I just enjoy taking a breather.
If some care was taken when passing through the light I would be more supportive, but a slow crawl seems to quickly become a full speed pass.
Just like right on red in the US if it is part of the known behaviours it becomes more acceptable. However the lack of care by many prevents it being viable, in my opinion anyway
@@MichaelSnasdell If cycling through a red light were permitted, then it would be essential that cyclists did treat the red light as a give way (or stop) sign. Many junctions which originally were controlled by give way signs have had traffic lights added as traffic levels have increased. That traffic level isn't generally that high throughout the day though and reverting to 'give way' when traffic is lighter would make sense.
We also have to remember that traffic lights were introduced to control motor traffic. Cyclists had negotiated junctions perfectly safely without them for decades without them. I always like this video th-cam.com/video/pqQSwQLDIK8/w-d-xo.html which demonstrates how much easier it is to negotiate a junction safely on a bike than in a car.
I was in london on holidays last Year. I almost got run over by a car making a left turn on a right bend main road. The guy only shouts out the window "waaaooooooo".
Clear floor markings and I was in the right or way.
You obviously have not been to Manchester (UK)
Haha same story in almost every, no no, every city I have visited and ridden in. But no, not Manchester