Bicyclists need to obey rules, too

Most of the recently submitted letters have implied that motorists bear the most blame when it comes to accidents or near misses with pedestrians and bicyclists. I do agree that drivers need to be very attentive and respectful of pedestrians and bicyclists.

Bicyclists have the same rights on the road as motorists; however, they must obey the same rules as well. This means unless you are cycling in Great Britain or some other British commonwealth, you ride your bike on the right hand side of the road. I have observed many cyclists who ride on the left. Most bicyclists I've seen run stop signs with reckless abandon, and if the light is red they look both ways before they proceed against the red light.

One time I was on the eastbound Reyes Adobe off ramp of the 101 Freeway, behind a few vehicles stopped for a red light. A group of about 20 cyclists were southbound on Reyes Adobe. One cyclist got off his bike and stood in front of the off ramp traffic with his hand raised. When our light turned green he remained there, allowing the remaining cyclists to proceed on a red light. He was not a cop or any type of official. He was just a rude, arrogant cyclist. By the time all the bikes crossed, our green light expired. Of course there was no law enforcement officer in the area.

I understand that pedestrians are allowed to travel to the left of traffic on the street when there is no sidewalk available. Could someone please explain why some pedestrians choose to walk or run out in the street for exercise when there is a perfectly good sidewalk available? Courtesy, common sense and traffic laws are not just for motorists. Rob Quinn Agoura Hills