Do you actually follow the rules of the road?

William Alvarez35 said:I won't even consider respecting traffic signs or stopping at a red light if I'm stuck in a massive loop around a roundabout like that. Just about 0.6 miles. It’s just a ghost town in here... absolutely nobody around. Seriously, where did everyone go? And just like that, Miškooooo Quote is cruising along!

William Alvarez35 said:Where exactly did I say I was running red lights?

Look, let’s not drag everyone else into this debate. We don't need to crowd them out with our back-and-forth. Why don't we just grab a coffee somewhere and talk this out face-to-face? No aggression, no drama. Just a normal, human conversation.

Well, if you look closely at what you said in that very first sentence, you were basically admitting that you're hitting red lights.

I mean, you could definitely look at it that way.

Whatever, honestly. I don't get why everyone is getting so worked up and taking these things so personally.

Look, you both clearly get it. You’re sensible people who understand that traffic laws aren't just suggestions—they're strict for a reason. If we don't follow the rules of the road out here, people are going to get hurt. It's that simple.

Cyclists play by a different set of rules out there. Honestly, it’s way easier to end up taking yourself out than to cause an accident for anyone else. I mean, let's be real—there isn't a single cyclist out there who hasn't wiped out at least once. It's just part of the game.

Look, breaking the rules isn't always a massive deal. If you're talking about something where you're actually looking out for your own safety, it’s just not the same kind of taboo as, say, blowing through a red light in your car. One thing is just being smart, while the other is just plain reckless.

Just stay chill. Seriously, just keep it cool. 😁

William Alvarez35 said:First, you admit that you don't always follow the rules of the road yourself. Then, after the rest of us openly acknowledge that we all commit minor infractions from time to time, you single out my post just to start lecturing everyone and acting like we're all living in some chaotic, lawless wasteland. What's your deal, honestly? That’s what everyone else is asking—you spend your time calling people out and insulting them, yet you're doing the exact same things you're criticizing.

The difference is that when I slip up occasionally (and let's be real, it's rare), I actually try to do better. You, on the other hand, don't bother following the rules at all, and your only excuse is that everyone else is being just as bad as you are.

jadetiger962 said:Look, I don't respect them sometimes (okay, rarely), but I actually try to do better. You? You just flat-out disrespect them and then play the victim, acting like it's their fault because they don't show you any respect first.

What are you even talking about? What movie are you watching right now? Seriously, what planet are you on?
Cry baby, cry.

I know I’m probably gonna get roasted by the ladies here 😁..... but honestly? This whole back-and-forth is starting to feel like some neighborhood drama over a backyard fence 😍

Jacob Stewart2 said:Indirectly, you mentioned in your first sentence that you were running a red light.

At least, that’s how it comes across to me.

Anyway, doesn't matter. I don't get why everyone is getting so worked up at each other.

You're both decent people who realize that US traffic laws are pretty strict, and if people don't follow them, someone's going to get hurt.

Cyclists play by a different set of rules; it's much easier to hurt yourself than anyone else. Every single cyclist has wiped out at some point.

So, bending a rule while keeping an eye on your own safety isn't really the same kind of taboo as, say, blowing through a red light in a Ford F-150.

Keep it cool, just keep it cool. 😁

I'm totally with you on this. 👍 We all drive—or ride—with the goal of looking out for ourselves and others.
Between poorly placed bike lanes and those stupidly timed traffic lights, sometimes we're forced to bend the rules a little, provided we aren't putting anyone else in danger.
As a pedestrian, I've lost count of how many times I've started crossing on green only to have it turn red halfway across. Am I technically breaking the law? Sure. But it's not my fault.

Whatever, it's all good. Let's just keep moving and look out for one another on two wheels. 😁

rowdyharbor said:I can already hear the ladies on the forum complaining about 😁..... but honestly, this whole back-and-forth is starting to feel like neighbors bickering over a property line😍

Yeah, and all we need now is for him to be declared some kind of enlightened saint🤣🤣🤣🤣

This whole thing is just nonsense. It’s like I’m talking to a brick wall here. Thread locked.