Red lights are stoptional for Parisian cyclists after the city passed rules allowing riders to turn right on red without stopping — or to go straight through the light. The test program at 15 intersections comes with restrictions: It’s only in places where the speed limit is 30kph, cyclists have to avoid pedestrians, and they’re responsible for accidents. If the test project works without mayhem, it will be expanded to 1,700 crossroads in the City of Light. Via Telegraph UK.

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