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So a cycle on the outside of you can cut across the front and if they hit them it's your fault. How is that safe? What complete fktard came up with this!
And if you turn left then you need to not hit the cyclist undertaking you and ignoring your left-turn signal.So a cycle on the outside of you can cut across the front and if they hit them it's your fault.
I read 'should' as 'won't'.Oh and note the word should not must. So I don't have to give them 5ft legally is that what they are saying?
Yeah, agreed. Any cyclist not using a cycle line should have their bike thrown in the nearest river. With them on it.If cyclists aren't required to use the cycle lanes, when they're provided, why are we paying for loads of roadworks in towns and cities to install them? Surely the safest space for a cyclist is in a designated lane with no cars or trucks?
4 & 5 are plain bonkers. I do cycle and commuted into central London on a bike (motor) for a few years. Trying no 4 on any 2 wheels in moving traffic is asking for trouble. You can tell who are the fellow bikers in cars as they give you space and flick mirrors in. I have dislodged a few mirrors in the past for ‘imprudent’ characters trying to squeeze me out.
I’m more intrigued to know why the measurements are being given in Imperial. I didn’t think anyone has been taught feet and inches since the 70’s.
Yeah, agreed. Any cyclist not using a cycle line should have their bike thrown in the nearest river. With them on it.
Mark, I assume you cycle with consideration for all road users. In which case you'll doubtless agree that doing 30 in a limit is fine, 25 would likely be better. Doing 30 two abreast in a 60 is stupid. Riding slowly uphill in a pretend Tou-de-France peleton* is stupid. Undertaking is stupid.I look forward to someone trying to do that to me!
Cycle lanes aren't used (by me) for a number of reasons.
- They're often shared with pedestrians with kids and people walking their dog. The last thing they want is a load of cyclists hurtling towards them at 25-30mph!
- They're always filled with litter and rubbish and glass meaning that you put your life in your own hands should you choose to use them.
- Doing 30 on a road is keeping up with traffic anyway so where's the issue?
- Vehicles generally park in them rendering them pointless.