Jeßus[_6_]
March 2nd 16, 02:16 AM
On Wed, 2 Mar 2016 13:01:49 +1100, Sylvia Else
> wrote:
>On 1/03/2016 2:59 PM, Lindsay wrote:
>> http://www.news.com.au/national/new-cycling-laws-come-into-play-today-including-increased-fines/news-story/d43987738a2068dfea541e40ca753bf1
>> Now if only they'd hurry up and introduce the same here in vic.
>
>I find it odd that the NSW laws allow a driver to cross a centre line,
>including a double white line, to pass a bicycle rider.
>
>Usually, crossing such lines is a complete no-no, on the presumed ground
>that it is dangerous.
>
>Yet suddenly it is felt that some discretion can be given to drivers
>when it comes to passing bicycles.
I've often wondered about that too.
> wrote:
>On 1/03/2016 2:59 PM, Lindsay wrote:
>> http://www.news.com.au/national/new-cycling-laws-come-into-play-today-including-increased-fines/news-story/d43987738a2068dfea541e40ca753bf1
>> Now if only they'd hurry up and introduce the same here in vic.
>
>I find it odd that the NSW laws allow a driver to cross a centre line,
>including a double white line, to pass a bicycle rider.
>
>Usually, crossing such lines is a complete no-no, on the presumed ground
>that it is dangerous.
>
>Yet suddenly it is felt that some discretion can be given to drivers
>when it comes to passing bicycles.
I've often wondered about that too.