This morning's commute and other commuting stories

Poorly designed yes. Never have I come across a red light where I've thought "I'm in danger by obeying the law here" If there's no ASL, take primary behind traffic.

I don't wear glasses, pink or otherwise

I have a right turn every night where I am sitting in a very vulnerable spot in the middle of a junction that has two lanes merging into one in each direction where speeding is the norm. Immediately before my green is a pedestrian phase so once that clears I'm off, slowly.

Northbound A112 right onto A110

Kings Head Hill

get off and slain it until safe?

I always thought reformed RLJers are worse than reformed smokers for sanctimonious outbursts, well done for confirming.

Take the previous right and rejoin the A110 further up so you don't have to break the law to feel safe?

There's no "outburst". We're having a discussion whereby we're voicing our individual opinions. The way adults do, you know?

Was just about to make similar comment!

Live life as you will while minimising your negative impact on others, if that means taking an empty crossing then fair enough.

I only RLJ when I'm running late

You've got me all wrong boys, frankly I don't give a shit if you ride off into the sunset through red lights as far as the eye can see. I just enjoy a debate and it's interesting to see people's justifications.
I'm on the road every day, I've never called anyone out for RLJing. Can't we all just get along.

Is this the daemon you had in mind @Skülly?
I now regret unleashing it.
I don't think I'm being irresponsible but perhaps I am.
@PhilDAS makes some fair points.
Back OT - bit parky this morning weren't it?

till your mid-50s?

That would entail a left onto the A110 followed by a right off it. As that road comes out further up than I need to go. It's also a rat run with speeding idiots trying to avoid the junction.
Your response also assumes I'm a stupid person who hasn't already looked at the alternatives. The only one is to slain it but fuck dat.

I don't think you're stupid Ramsaye, I was just trying to offer an alternative

Cold, yeah. Two pairs of gloves again today...

I don't think he is stupid either.

I KNOW he is stupid.

Not only do you rlj but you claim ownership of the daemon that I unleashed. No fucking respect. Now that I'm proper grumpy I'll switch to the 60+ thread.

Why can't we all just be trusted to break particular rules when we feel it is safe?

I'll tell my kids that too.

'When the man on the bicycle decides it's safe you don't have to worry.'

'Which man on the bicycle Dad?'

'er........'

Just tell your children to treat cyclists as they would motorists. Done.

Just tell your children to treat cyclists as they would motorists. Done.

and motorists as they would cyclists? "It looks safe to run this red in my truck..."

He says, with his sanctimonious outburst.

Nearly got taken out by a van doing a three point turn - partially my fault.

For some reason when I saw the van reversing I thought "he's reversing into that side street" and then "he's out of my way, I'm going round the front of him".

Then he hit first and went forward / right whilst still looking in the other direction.

I shouted and he stopped; I felt like a bit of a dick. Could have / should have waited.

Hmmmm. Dont be hard on yourself. Happens.....

Bit chilly this morning eh?

Warmer than yesterday.