Johnny5
New Member
- Location
- Manchester
I know running red lights while cycling is wrong but what about if you know the lights are about to change and you just got a bit of a head start to clip your peddles in, would that be wrong too?
Is it wrong to SORT OF jump red lights?
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grhm
Veteran
- Location
- Malvern, Worcestershire
I'd say its wrong - but wouldn't go so far as to say you should hang yourself.
If the previous phase of the lights is a pedestrian only phase and they're all clear, then no real harm will probably come of it. But if the previous phase was for cars, then you run the risk of meeting a late "amber gambler"/straight out red light jumper.
I've taken an "early green" once and had to stop as a van tried to cross after his lights has gone red - probably thinking he could cross the junction before the other lights went green.
If the previous phase of the lights is a pedestrian only phase and they're all clear, then no real harm will probably come of it. But if the previous phase was for cars, then you run the risk of meeting a late "amber gambler"/straight out red light jumper.
I've taken an "early green" once and had to stop as a van tried to cross after his lights has gone red - probably thinking he could cross the junction before the other lights went green.
numbnuts
Legendary Member
- Location
- Gone over the hill and far away
If cyclists was to be treated seriously we must obey the rules of the road or we will get tarred with the same brush, jump red lights, rides on pavements and have no lights
Rhythm Thief
Legendary Member
- Location
- Ross on Wye
It's not as bad as mis - spelling "pedals"
Seriously, I don't think there's anything wrong with anticipating the lights, as long as you remain alert. Hell, I do it in my artic sometimes.
Seriously, I don't think there's anything wrong with anticipating the lights, as long as you remain alert. Hell, I do it in my artic sometimes.
99% of mornings when I approach the first set of lights of my commute, they are against me.
This is at 5 o'clock in the morning ( in the middle of the night ).
There is no other traffic, I turn left.
There is a car going through, I trackstand until its gone and then turn left.
This is at 5 o'clock in the morning ( in the middle of the night ).
There is no other traffic, I turn left.
There is a car going through, I trackstand until its gone and then turn left.
Personally I stop at all lights. The amount of times I have nearly hit a cyclist in my car, because they have jumped reds is beyond a joke.
A while ago, in the papers there was an old lady who hit a cyclist with her handbag as she was crossing the road, because he went through the reds at a pedestrian crossing. Sadly, I completely agreeed with what she did.
A while ago, in the papers there was an old lady who hit a cyclist with her handbag as she was crossing the road, because he went through the reds at a pedestrian crossing. Sadly, I completely agreeed with what she did.
summerdays
Cycling in the sun
- Location
- Bristol
Most light junctions around here there is always someone going through on a red light so I wouldn't take the risk - even when I set off when they are green they may be one or two cars crossing the junction in front of me. If you know the lights just be ready to go on green - safer.
I have also noticed that occasionally when I have anticipated the change incorrectly that the car behind has automatically started to follow then has to quickly brake realising I haven't gone. They kind of look for movement from the person in front at of the queue rather than actually watching the lights.
I have also noticed that occasionally when I have anticipated the change incorrectly that the car behind has automatically started to follow then has to quickly brake realising I haven't gone. They kind of look for movement from the person in front at of the queue rather than actually watching the lights.
Crankarm
Guru
- Location
- Nr Cambridge
colinr said:
In Norwich?????!!
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Red lights mean stop.
If you get hit, you won't have a leg to stand on (literally and legally). Repairing damage to bodies can be expensive, time consuming and painful - don't jump.
Nothing wrong with getting ready to ride, but be wary of the amber gambler from the other direction.
Also sets a bad example.....
If you get hit, you won't have a leg to stand on (literally and legally). Repairing damage to bodies can be expensive, time consuming and painful - don't jump.
Nothing wrong with getting ready to ride, but be wary of the amber gambler from the other direction.
Also sets a bad example.....
