The Idaho Stop, Legalized Cannabis and More
The cyclists you see rolling through stop signs in Minnesota are now doing so legally. A new law that went into effect on Tuesday, commonly referred to as the " Idaho Stop ", allows cyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs. We can also proceed through a red light after stopping, provided it's safe to do so. I generally like to model good behavior when I'm riding by coming to a stop at stop signs but there are times when nobody is around (or when I'm riding with a group of cyclists) and I'll slow and roll through them. It was a nice feeling on Tuesday to finally be doing so legally. Also as of Tuesday, recreational marijuana is now legal in Minnesota. I've never been much of a fan of smoking weed (out of concern for damaging my lungs) but I do enjoy edibles and cannabis-infused drinks. My nightly glass of red wine or a pour of whisky to sip has mostly been replaced by cannabis products. For those who may be harboring a negative stigma about marijuana, p