Originally Posted by billyO13

Hello all. As a relatively new bike commuter, I was thinking about this just the other day. I came to the conclusion that to me the bike is a cross between driving and walking and so I use it as such. When on streets without either a bike lane or sidewalk (mainly the residential portions of town) I ride down the road (like a vehicle), but at intersections, I behave as a pedestrian, with safety (for me and the public) always a priority. Following the law isn't always the safest thing to do.