Log In | Register
A new government decree has just authorised cyclists in the French capital to go through red lights, after road safety experts deemed the measure would cut road accidents.
It follows a fierce three-year campaign by cyclists' associations.
Under the new system, which will be first tested on 15 crossroads in the East of the French capital, cyclists are allowed to turn right or go straight ahead even when the lights are red.
They must, however, make way for pedestrians and incoming traffic on the left and will be held responsible in the event of an accident.
Paris cyclists given right to break traffic laws
Seeded on Tue Feb 7, 2012 5:20 PM EST
Article Source: Telegraph
- Enjoy this article? Help vote it up the 'Vine.
- Public Discussion (1)
I found this interesting. If it works well, maybe something similar could be implemented in certain cities here in the United States where I live.
Of course Paris and its traffic patterns are probably substantially different than those of the United States. But if cyclists check carefully to ensure no vehicles or pedestrians are coming in either direction here in Lexington, Kentucky, going through a red light could possibly be safer than going through the intersection with the flow of traffic.
- 1 vote
#1 - Tue Feb 7, 2012 10:52 PM ESTYou're in Easy Mode. If you prefer, you can use XHTML Mode instead. |
As a new user, you may notice a few temporary content restrictions. Click here for more info.
