Comments on: “Idaho” rolling stops: yay or nay? http://www.commutebybike.com/2009/04/15/idaho-rolling-stops-yay-or-nay/ Tips, Hints, Reviews and Safety for Bike Commuters Thu, 23 May 2013 22:19:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Tom Berg http://www.commutebybike.com/2009/04/15/idaho-rolling-stops-yay-or-nay/comment-page-1/#comment-140989 Tom Berg Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:57:11 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/?p=3193#comment-140989 Cycling is not a crime. Get the shirt at q7cycling.com Cycling is not a crime. Get the shirt at q7cycling.com

]]> By: ALM4400 http://www.commutebybike.com/2009/04/15/idaho-rolling-stops-yay-or-nay/comment-page-1/#comment-140979 ALM4400 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:29:21 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/?p=3193#comment-140979 Actually, in Idaho motorcycles may proceed through a red light after at stopping and making sure it is safe to do so. Actually, in Idaho motorcycles may proceed through a red light after at stopping and making sure it is safe to do so.

]]> By: ShipperofGold http://www.commutebybike.com/2009/04/15/idaho-rolling-stops-yay-or-nay/comment-page-1/#comment-140957 ShipperofGold Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:49:06 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/?p=3193#comment-140957 Hey, Can we get this for motorcycles too? Same principles apply, and motorcycles are better/greener than SUV's Hey, Can we get this for motorcycles too?
Same principles apply, and motorcycles are better/greener than SUV’s

]]> By: Flavan http://www.commutebybike.com/2009/04/15/idaho-rolling-stops-yay-or-nay/comment-page-1/#comment-134712 Flavan Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:01:09 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/?p=3193#comment-134712 Drivers and bikes have both been doing this in California my entire life (I've been told by friends from other states it's called a "California stop" when you do it in a car) so I guess we have a little something in common with Idaho. Although I think it would be good to legalize this behavior for bikes (since everyone does it already, and it works just fine) Sacramento PD (where I live) has been cracking down on bike infractions here. The chief of police was recently featured in the local paper saying that "fixed gear bikes are dangerous and illegal", saying that riders of fixed gears ride without brakes, and have complete disregard for traffic laws. I ride a fixed gear, I have a brake for emergencies, I stop at stop signs, I use a light at night, and I think local law enforcement is being ridiculous. They're just mad that patrol cars and cycle cops are both slower than my fixed gear in downtown traffic! Drivers and bikes have both been doing this in California my entire life (I’ve been told by friends from other states it’s called a “California stop” when you do it in a car) so I guess we have a little something in common with Idaho.

Although I think it would be good to legalize this behavior for bikes (since everyone does it already, and it works just fine) Sacramento PD (where I live) has been cracking down on bike infractions here. The chief of police was recently featured in the local paper saying that “fixed gear bikes are dangerous and illegal”, saying that riders of fixed gears ride without brakes, and have complete disregard for traffic laws.

I ride a fixed gear, I have a brake for emergencies, I stop at stop signs, I use a light at night, and I think local law enforcement is being ridiculous. They’re just mad that patrol cars and cycle cops are both slower than my fixed gear in downtown traffic!

]]> By: skycloud http://www.commutebybike.com/2009/04/15/idaho-rolling-stops-yay-or-nay/comment-page-1/#comment-134144 skycloud Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:06:03 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/?p=3193#comment-134144 he video shows everything all happy and nice, but I know that here, people will adopt that "I can make it through" attitude, he video shows everything all happy and nice, but I know that here, people will adopt that “I can make it through” attitude,

]]> By: act http://www.commutebybike.com/2009/04/15/idaho-rolling-stops-yay-or-nay/comment-page-1/#comment-134143 act Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:04:13 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/?p=3193#comment-134143 I already roll through stop signs if the intersection has good visibility and no one is around. I already roll through stop signs if the intersection has good visibility and no one is around.

]]> By: stop http://www.commutebybike.com/2009/04/15/idaho-rolling-stops-yay-or-nay/comment-page-1/#comment-131074 stop Sat, 10 Oct 2009 08:31:20 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/?p=3193#comment-131074 The key though is for the cyclist to ensure the intersection is clear and not trump the right-of-way vehicle The key though is for the cyclist to ensure the intersection is clear and not trump the right-of-way vehicle

]]> By: naomi http://www.commutebybike.com/2009/04/15/idaho-rolling-stops-yay-or-nay/comment-page-1/#comment-113773 naomi Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:57:45 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/?p=3193#comment-113773 great video! i agree calling it "yield" as opposed to rolling stops sends a better message to people worried about bikes blowing through stop signs. we should push for this change in BC too great video! i agree calling it “yield” as opposed to rolling stops sends a better message to people worried about bikes blowing through stop signs. we should push for this change in BC too

]]> By: mile Essent http://www.commutebybike.com/2009/04/15/idaho-rolling-stops-yay-or-nay/comment-page-1/#comment-112256 mile Essent Sun, 05 Jul 2009 12:41:55 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/?p=3193#comment-112256 Idahostops should be for everyone on the road. Except for cars because they are fast and heavy ! Idahostops should be for everyone on the road. Except for cars because they are fast and heavy !

]]> By: alm4400 http://www.commutebybike.com/2009/04/15/idaho-rolling-stops-yay-or-nay/comment-page-1/#comment-111142 alm4400 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:05:08 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/?p=3193#comment-111142 As an avid cyclist and a Police Officer in Idaho, I can attest to befits and safety of this law. The key though is for the cyclist to ensure the intersection is clear and not trump the right-of-way vehicle (which happens). Cyclists have been cited after being hit by cars because the cyclists ran stop signs when cars had the right-of-way. It is important to note this does not apply to stop lights. As an avid cyclist and a Police Officer in Idaho, I can attest to befits and safety of this law. The key though is for the cyclist to ensure the intersection is clear and not trump the right-of-way vehicle (which happens). Cyclists have been cited after being hit by cars because the cyclists ran stop signs when cars had the right-of-way. It is important to note this does not apply to stop lights.

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