Originally Posted by
Paul Barnard
It seems in discussions about bicyclists rolling through stops and red lights that the remarks most often include "without looking." I contend that there's no way for the majority of observers to determine that. If it was as common as it is purported to be, it'd be reflected in the fatality statistics. It's not. It's probably best to speak from of position of certainty rather than conjecture. Anything wrong with that?
Same applies to the credibility of reports from posters who allegedly observe numerous drivers not watching the road at all while texting in moving traffic.