On Saturday, September 08, 2001 at 16:44, Rod Plunkett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote on "Re: [obc] re:lowell green on CFRA," saying..
> kris jones wrote:
>
> > I think one lesson to be learned from Mr. Green's statements is that not
> > many of us are perfect. I know the rules of the road, and I know I should
> > be following them, but do I slow down and roll through a stop sign?
> > Sometimes. Do I ride 50 feet on the sidewalk to get to parent st from
> > pecco's? Sometimes. Could I be a better spokesperson for cycling in
> > Ottawa? Always. And I am sure I am not alone on this mailing list.
>
> You are right, everyone does these things, both in their cars and on their bikes.
> The point is safety and driving according to the conditions that exist at the time
> - if I roll-through, it is safely - if there is any traffic, I stop
Yes, I believe in "PR" stops too. Cars at 4-ways often wave me thru.
> (how many actually bring their cars to a complete stop at a
> 4-way?). My view is there is more risk coming to a complete stop on
> a bike because I have to keep my balance. As for sidewalks, very
> rarely I take them, but occasionally I will because it is safer -
> for example - the Laurier St bridge.
I take the middle of the lane.
Tom
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