JNugent wrote:
On 29/05/2012 22:19, Peter Parry wrote:
On Tue, 29 May 2012 21:45:10 +0100, Phil W
wrote:

One thing would make a big difference - automatic jail time for any
driver who hit a cyclist.

So the bus and pickup drivers in
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDAYkdlKEGI should be jailed and the
incompetent moron on a bike should get a bit of compo?

The thing that would make the biggest difference is mandatory
training for cyclists - why do so many oppose it so vehemently?

Because they know they wouldn't find it easy to pass the test which
would be required after the training.

It will be very simple to deal effectively with most cyclists.
Apply the full gamut of RTA law to them, proactively, exactly as if they
were using a motorised vehicle, then endorse their vehicle licences
appropriately, if they have one. Same fines, regardless of licence. Voila,
all the problems of red light jumping, riding on pavements, group
obstruction etc get dealt with.

While at it, save the A&E some trouble and make crash helmets compulsory as
per motorcycles.

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Hog