OP-ED: Cyclists may be right to run stop signs and red lights. Here’s why

Author The Conversation
Cyclists’ rolling stops may be safer and more efficient than full compliance.

Why It Matters

Cyclists face different risks and dynamics than drivers, yet traffic laws often ignore these realities. Recognizing the logic behind practices like rolling stops could lead to safer, more inclusive urban transportation policies.

Should cyclists follow the same traffic rules as motorists, or should we recognize that these rules do not always reflect the reality of city cycling?

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