I've noticed more and more messengers wearing helmets here in Seattle. A lot of them opt for skate style helmets, but that's OK. Apparently the agencies are starting to require it. About time...
Some of those justifications on rules-breaking are a little valid. Bikes really are subject to inertia. It isn't that cars aren't - that's a vehicle's most inefficient time, stopping and starting - it's just that the rules are set up for vehicles where the operator doesn't really notice. I'd bet you that if the percentages of driver vs. rider were flipflopped, then the laws would change too!
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10-22-2006, 03:30 PM #1
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10-22-2006, 06:19 PM #2
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If cars toppled over when stopped, I bet there wouldn't be any stoplights!
Originally Posted by HipGnosis6
I've noticed more and more messengers wearing helmets here in Seattle. A lot of them opt for skate style helmets, but that's OK. Apparently the agencies are starting to require it. About time...
Some of those justifications on rules-breaking are a little valid. Bikes really are subject to inertia. It isn't that cars aren't - that's a vehicle's most inefficient time, stopping and starting - it's just that the rules are set up for vehicles where the operator doesn't really notice. I'd bet you that if the percentages of driver vs. rider were flipflopped, then the laws would change too!
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10-24-2006, 06:24 PM #3
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Just have to say that a coworker knows Zack, and says he's the mildest mannered guy you could ever imagine... the whole thing was such a mess, but glad they finally threw the case out, and investigating the off-duty Sheriffs--lots of ugly stuff there.
But I do agree it is too bad when a few goofs/idiots do stupid things and break or ignore rules & common sense--but that gets noticed, and most folks remember the bad stuff about anything... Now to talk about silly cyclists--Fremont's Soltice Parade!
Quite a show, that!
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10-24-2006, 06:35 PM #4
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It's a good thing they never crash--or fall. Originally Posted by veloputt
Just have to say that a coworker knows Zack, and says he's the mildest mannered guy you could ever imagine... the whole thing was such a mess, but glad they finally threw the case out, and investigating the off-duty Sheriffs--lots of ugly stuff there.
But I do agree it is too bad when a few goofs/idiots do stupid things and break or ignore rules & common sense--but that gets noticed, and most folks remember the bad stuff about anything... Now to talk about silly cyclists--Fremont's Soltice Parade! Quite a show, that!
Note to rest of the world--Fremont's Solstice Parade features dozens of nude, painted cyclists celebrating the start of summer.Yes, SHE can.
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