Hi folks,
I'm new in here and recently returned to regular cycle commuting after ...errmm... about 18 years..
Anyway, 18 years ago I cycled like an absolute loon - RLJing, wrong way up one way streets, on and off the pavement, speeding and overtaking road users who weren't etc. Everyone on this forum would have hated me! Although I did have lights on the bike.....
Fortunately, I'm now a more experienced road user both in car and on motorcycle and have returned to cycling with a much improved attitude!
I no longer RLJ (or any of the above offences). However, I have seen the view expressed (elsewhere) that it can be acceptable to "take an early green light". I.e. It's a green man, the pedestrians have cleared, it's your turn next so why not get a head start on the vehicles behind you?
I've pretty much resolved to be patient and wait for the green light although I can see some situations (mainly uphill) where taking off a few seconds ahead of traffic might be desireable.
I'm curious as to the concensus of opinion on the forum?
I'm new in here and recently returned to regular cycle commuting after ...errmm... about 18 years..
Anyway, 18 years ago I cycled like an absolute loon - RLJing, wrong way up one way streets, on and off the pavement, speeding and overtaking road users who weren't etc. Everyone on this forum would have hated me! Although I did have lights on the bike.....
Fortunately, I'm now a more experienced road user both in car and on motorcycle and have returned to cycling with a much improved attitude!
I no longer RLJ (or any of the above offences). However, I have seen the view expressed (elsewhere) that it can be acceptable to "take an early green light". I.e. It's a green man, the pedestrians have cleared, it's your turn next so why not get a head start on the vehicles behind you?
I've pretty much resolved to be patient and wait for the green light although I can see some situations (mainly uphill) where taking off a few seconds ahead of traffic might be desireable.
I'm curious as to the concensus of opinion on the forum?