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Originally Posted by Masque
That happens everywhere and is not specific to Cambridge alone.
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I live in Cambridge. I don't know if it happens everywhere, but I know it happens here, hence the specific reference.
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Originally Posted by jb66
Folk cross the road when the green man isn't on, cyclists cycle through red lights. Both put themselves in slight danger so what's the difference?
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They put
others in danger too.
If I cross the road when the green man is not on, it is only when I can see that the road is clear in both directions and it is safe to cross (Green Cross Code and all that).
If I or another pedestrian were to cross when it isn't safe, it's a potential danger not just to the pedestrian but also to others. it's stupid and should not be done.
Many times I have seen cyclists jump red lights even though pedestrians are crossing. That doesn't just put the cyclist in "slight danger", it puts the pedestrians in danger.
Just as when they cycle on the pavement & cut up pedestrians, it isn't simply "slight danger" for the cyclist, it is danger for the pedestrian.
Also, when cyclists go through red lights, I believe they are actually violating the Highway Code? Ditto for cycling on foot-only pavements?