Quote Originally Posted by jobob
Sorry I annoyed you, Grog, it wasn't my intention. I often get too didactic. I'll reign it in.
No no - it's allright.

You actually make a pretty good point. Although I disagree that "the law" must be the most important factor in any decision, I am always thinking - especially when I'm commuting - that if all of those people commuting on the bike were driving cars, it would be awfully dangerous out there. Most seem to totally ignore that the traffic laws apply to them, too. Or even just basic courtesy. Stop signs, traffic lights, all of these they don't care about. Moreover, while a few of us politely wait in line at a stop light, some freak rides right in front of all of us and into the incoming car lane and often put the others in danger too. If they could just think about the law and nothing else, that would be a good start. But last time I was a cop on a bike he was riding on the sidewalk so... no motivation will come from there.