Red Light Jumping

[Boris Bike]

What does everybody think of those people who stand up on aeroplanes just after it has landed but before the seatbelt sign has been turned off? The ones who start getting their bags out of the overhead locker because there is obviously something so important that they need to get to.

Statistically there is probably very little chance of anything dangerous happening to them, but everyone else on the plane who sees them is thinking "What a dick".

 

[apollo179]

What does everybody think of those people who stand up on aeroplanes just after it has landed but before the seatbelt sign has been turned off? The ones who start getting their bags out of the overhead locker because there is obviously something so important that they need to get to.

Statistically there is probably very little chance of anything dangerous happening to them, but everyone else on the plane who sees them is thinking "What a dick".

Ive been on some flights home where everyone does it - literally everyone within my sight.
But i do get your point and to a large extent agree.
Good point.

 

[fossyant]

Is this the 'train spotters' thread of Cycling.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Is this the 'train spotters' thread of Cycling.

No drugs so it can't be

 

[fossyant]

No drugs so it can't be

Hmm drugs might be a better choice

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Hmm drugs might be a better choice

What's that saying. Reality is for people who can't handle drugs or strong liquor.

 

[wiggydiggy]

Is this the 'train spotters' thread of Cycling.

This thread gives train spotters a bad name, at least the last time this was discussed with the same people we had insults, sarcasm and banter to amuse the rest of us. This is just waffle.....

 

[twobiker]

Maybe.
Just trying to put another perspective on the issue.

Just had a mental picture of a junction full of bikes and riders who all thought it was safe to go.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Just had a mental picture of a junction full of bikes and riders who all thought it was safe to go.

Apollo. Just accept that until the law is changed AND drivers are made aware of the fact that cyclists are allowed to do what you propose it will always be seen to be a stupid thing to do.

 

[ianrauk]

Apollo. Just accept that until the law is changed AND drivers are made aware of the fact that cyclists are allowed to do what you propose it will always be seen to be a stupid thing to do.

*Waits for hell to freeze over*

 

[Angelfishsolo]

*Waits for hell to freeze over*

This is sadly very true

 

[Norm]

So you actually believe that all vehicles should be allowed to run red lights if they deem it safe.

Now that isn't what he said, is it.

If it is legal to cross a red, then that completely changes the playing field, IMO.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Now that isn't what he said, is it.

If it is legal to cross a red, then that completely changes the playing field, IMO.

He said he was restricting his comments to bikes as this was a bike forum. I am simply reading between the lines.

 

[twobiker]

What about rephasing the lights so that Orange means bikes only, and have three seperate light changes.

 

[Nigel-YZ1]

What about rephasing the lights so that Orange means bikes only, and have three seperate light changes.

Only people riding bikes made by Orange would benefit.

(Sorry, couldn't resist it!).

Does anyone remember the good old days of the alt.mountain-bike newsgroup. That Vandeman fella was the greatest flamewar generator the world has ever seen!