In France, traffic managers can allow cyclists to ride through red lights after giving way to the different users going through on green. This authorisation is indicated by a plaque placed on the frame of the lights. It was first limited to right turns but has now been extended to all traffic movements.
A short film ‘Red light: trust the cyclist!’ has been produced which explains how the system works and also the benefit in improved rider safety.
According to the film makers: “In addition to improving the comfort of cyclists, this measure contrary to preconceived notions, also provides improved safety.”
We have these in Quimper, and they’re great. As long as used with common sense they’re good for everybody as it gives bikes a good head start away from the cars.
I wonder if they’d be suitable for wider intersections where you have to cross 4 lane roads
Richard Stevenson
Somehow, I can’t see British drivers being happy with this…
You could drop the last two words from that statement.
Rightly so. If you want to use the roads then obey the highway code. It’s the pricks who jump lights, film confrontations that cause grief for decent cyclists. Strangely it always seems to be commuter dickheads that do it.
Carl Sheppard wow, aggressive much? And if they change the law the would be obeying the Highway Code…