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Post by bigbusdutz on Nov 20, 2015 13:41:01 GMT
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Post by sid on Nov 20, 2015 13:59:13 GMT
Crazy!!
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Post by ServerKing on Nov 20, 2015 14:15:39 GMT
Wish I could see the first entry - is it from a newbie?  If that's true, then at least get rid of those d*mn cycle highways. Cyclists don't observe traffic laws so don't deserve preferential treatment. From what was on LBC and the news yesterday, they're not even grateful enough to use them  |
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Post by sid on Nov 20, 2015 14:42:59 GMT
Wish I could see the first entry - is it from a newbie? If that's true, then at least get rid of those d*mn cycle highways. Cyclists don't observe traffic laws so don't deserve preferential treatment. From what was on LBC and the news yesterday, they're not even grateful enough to use them Cyclists aren't going away and just to make sweeping statements about not observing traffic laws, when I suppose motorists do?  |
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Post by DT 11 on Nov 20, 2015 14:53:45 GMT
Wish I could see the first entry - is it from a newbie? If that's true, then at least get rid of those d*mn cycle highways. Cyclists don't observe traffic laws so don't deserve preferential treatment. From what was on LBC and the news yesterday, they're not even grateful enough to use them Cyclists aren't going away and just to make sweeping statements about not observing traffic laws, when I suppose motorists do? Everyday Motorists are always breaking laws. - On the phone while driving - Blocking box junctions, makes me laugh as I see this daily, people are so thick to realise their car will not fit! - Driving with missing break lights - Driving with Full Beam Headlights Dazzling other drivers - Driving with other missing blown light bulbs - Steel cords showing on tyres - Lorry drivers who try to get under low bridges In Addition to Cyclists All Cyclists should have a Licence and a Certificate of Professional Cycling Card, all Cyclists should wear high visibility clothing to ride on the roads, because now they are becoming increasingly dangerous. |
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Post by ServerKing on Nov 20, 2015 14:55:09 GMT
Wish I could see the first entry - is it from a newbie? If that's true, then at least get rid of those d*mn cycle highways. Cyclists don't observe traffic laws so don't deserve preferential treatment. From what was on LBC and the news yesterday, they're not even grateful enough to use them Cyclists aren't going away and just to make sweeping statements about not observing traffic laws, when I suppose motorists do? The majority of drivers do obey the law of the road. Motorists have more to lose as they're registered by their vehicle (numberplates) and their licence. We can get fines for jumping lights. Not a sweeping statement, but a scientific fact. Watch the next time you're on a bus and you come to a red light, howe many cyclists will either a.) ride straight through if it's just a pelican crossing b.) If major junction like Farringdon Road, will get off part-way - and wheel the bike across through the red and then mount their bike and continue their journey. My pet peeve is when they use the pedestrian crossing to cycle across, or if they feel like it ride on the pavement. As a driver, it's something scary when you see a figure dressed all in black, devoid of lights on a bike just cut across you. I used to cycle to college every day and I know how it is on the road, but you still have to observe traffic laws if you want to use the public road. Simples  |
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Post by vjaska on Nov 20, 2015 15:02:25 GMT
Wish I could see the first entry - is it from a newbie? If that's true, then at least get rid of those d*mn cycle highways. Cyclists don't observe traffic laws so don't deserve preferential treatment. From what was on LBC and the news yesterday, they're not even grateful enough to use them Cyclists aren't going away and just to make sweeping statements about not observing traffic laws, when I suppose motorists do? Your not seriously telling me that cyclists are perfect and always abide by the Highway Code? Yes, there are motorists who break the law but from my observations, there are more cyclists who break the law. |
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Post by sid on Nov 20, 2015 15:08:59 GMT
Cyclists aren't going away and just to make sweeping statements about not observing traffic laws, when I suppose motorists do? Your not seriously telling me that cyclists are perfect and always abide by the Highway Code? Yes, there are motorists who break the law but from my observations, there are more cyclists who break the law. Of course I am not saying that but every cyclist doesn't break the law. How can you tell how many motorists have no licence, insurance, MOT etc? |
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Post by DT 11 on Nov 20, 2015 15:11:44 GMT
Your not seriously telling me that cyclists are perfect and always abide by the Highway Code? Yes, there are motorists who break the law but from my observations, there are more cyclists who break the law. Of course I am not saying that but every cyclist doesn't break the law. How can you tell how many motorists have no licence, insurance, MOT etc?Then thats there problem, if they get caught the consequences can be severe... |
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Post by sid on Nov 20, 2015 15:37:39 GMT
Of course I am not saying that but every cyclist doesn't break the law. How can you tell how many motorists have no licence, insurance, MOT etc?Then thats there problem, if they get caught the consequences can be severe... Indeed, no insurance = car impounded but many people still take the risk because they think there is little chance of getting caught. I don't understand the ill feeling towards cyclists, more bikes means less cars and less pollution and congestion just like in many other European cities. |
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Post by DT 11 on Nov 20, 2015 15:44:03 GMT
Then thats there problem, if they get caught the consequences can be severe... Indeed, no insurance = car impounded but many people still take the risk because they think there is little chance of getting caught. I don't understand the ill feeling towards cyclists, more bikes means less cars and less pollution and congestion just like in many other European cities. Indeed and additionally. More Cyclists also adds - More Observation for Motorists, because many cyclists are poor at observation. - They are highly vulnerable - Its not uncommon to see Cyclists not following the highway code, going through Red Lights and using Mobiles while Cycling - If they get hit by a Motor Vehicle the Driver gets the blame, how is that fair? - They are more dangerous for Truck Drivers and there are many blind spots, a Cyclists imo should not dare come alongside any truck |
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Post by stubag on Nov 20, 2015 16:01:58 GMT
My pet hate is theres a cycle path down the A4 from Heathrow down to hogarth roundabout and beyond... Why insist on riding in the carriageway then wonder why they get abused, knocked off etc, councils spent thousands on this to "segregate them. What makes the cycle superhighway any different. you'll still get cycles in the main carriageway. Should be a law that states of there's a cycle path then it's compulsory you use it.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2015 17:03:50 GMT
Germany pioneered the creation of cycle paths in the 1930s - because the Nazi party wanted cyclists off the roads. By 1936 they had outlawed cycling groups.
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Post by sid on Nov 20, 2015 17:05:20 GMT
Cyclists aren't going away and just to make sweeping statements about not observing traffic laws, when I suppose motorists do? Everyday Motorists are always breaking laws. - On the phone while driving - Blocking box junctions, makes me laugh as I see this daily, people are so thick to realise their car will not fit! - Driving with missing break lights - Driving with Full Beam Headlights Dazzling other drivers - Driving with other missing blown light bulbs - Steel cords showing on tyres - Lorry drivers who try to get under low bridges In Addition to Cyclists All Cyclists should have a Licence and a Certificate of Professional Cycling Card, all Cyclists should wear high visibility clothing to ride on the roads, because now they are becoming increasingly dangerous. I don't disagree with any of this and as far as I'm concerned using a phone while driving should be treated the same as drink driving, court appearance, heavy fine and ban of at least 3 months. I agree in principal about cyclists having to pass a test but it will never work, there are enough drivers on the road without licences, insurance etc. |
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Post by vjaska on Nov 20, 2015 18:17:06 GMT
Anyway, back to the original topic, ITV News yesterday had a short report on the growing number of electric cars on London's roads and a woman from the electric car industry mentioned that they had discussed bus lanes being allowed for electric cars but she conceded that it's unlikely to be implemented as it would slow down public transport which she wouldn't like to see happen.
So, after striking Sadiq Kahn of my 'vote' list, looks like I'll be crossing Zac Goldsmith off too.
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If that's true, then at least get rid of those d*mn cycle highways. Cyclists don't observe traffic laws so don't deserve preferential treatment. From what was on LBC and the news yesterday, they're not even grateful enough to use them 
