>>6988531As a cyclist, the rules of the road apply to me as long as I feel like following them.
When I don't feel like it anymore, I'll find a cycle path or hop onto the pavement for a while.
However, I consider myself exempt from red lights, because BRAKING IS FUCKING DANGEROUS.
Pedestrian crossing when I'm flying downhill at 30MPH? I can't brake for that shit! It's way safer to weave around the couple of pedestrians there and carry on.
Busy junction when I'm just cruising along? Not worth the risk. Cruise on up, stop, wait for the cycle, and jump the lights to get stable before traffic starts to pass me.
Also, fuck that 'go around the outside of the roundabout' shit. I'll use it like a fucking car, because that's the shortest route. I'll indicate, show where I'm going with body language, and take my place in traffic with authority and confidence. I don't want to get mown down by some porsche driver like so many others do.