Xplora wrote:wellington_street wrote:As far as I am concerned, obeying traffic signals is the law...
I recognise that these two views are somewhat conflicting.
My brain just exploded.
This post pretty much sums up why my post following is completely valid. I can let you play mental gymnastics, as long as you let me show the rest of the world that your view is ludicrous.
I put it out there to be challenged, so fair enough.
Xplora wrote:It is IMPOSSIBLE to claim "the law is the law" and blind obedience is required regardless of circumstance or logic, then tell us that you COMPLETELY IGNORE the "law" in a particular circumstance. The law is either fully reliable and justifiable, or it is not. You may not point the finger at me and say "lawbreaker!" when you are only too happy to ignore the law in your own circumstance and judgment.
I can definitely see what your saying here. However, choosing to obey the law when riding on road is, for me, about treating other users with the same respect you want in return. I can't be ignoring red lights because it is convenient and then expect a motorist to ignore the road rules because it is convenient.
On the path, similar principle - generally speaking I obey the road rules when interacting with vehicles, if not then I behave like a pedestrian.
Xplora wrote:You say that Main Roads is against pedestrian activity - I say Main Roads is against cyclist activity as well.
They treat any path users with contempt at road crossings.
Xplora wrote:We are in full agreement, you just fail to understand that anticyclist bigotry is overruling your common sense.
Not only is this way off the mark but I'm not sure it's even possible to be a bigot against yourself?