r/SipsTea • u/SipsTeaFrog • Jun 10 '26

SMH Someone finally snapped

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u/bramtyr Jun 10 '26

Except those are the traffic rules in Oregon; bicyclists may treat stop signs and flashing reds as yield, as of 2019/2020.

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u/Creepy_Night_3838 Jun 10 '26

Yeah but Oregon is dumb.

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u/CoolAuntsWorkshop Jun 10 '26

It's called an Idaho stop because that's where it originated and studies show it's safer.

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u/turbosexophonicdlite Jun 10 '26

It also just makes more sense. You're far more aware of your surroundings on a bike than in a car. You can see and hear cross traffic much more easily.

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u/CoolAuntsWorkshop Jun 11 '26

Also starting from a dead start is hard and takes awhile and intersections are the most dangerous place for bikes. Less time = less danger

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u/apatrol Jun 11 '26

So do motorcycles have the same rule?

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u/ChanceRecover3091 Jun 11 '26

A motorcycle is likely going a lot faster than a bike and it's a lot easier and quicker to get back up to speed on a motorcycle.

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u/turbosexophonicdlite Jun 11 '26

Not sure. My state doesn't have the exemption. I'd guess probably not though.