On Sun, 25 Jan 2009 08:33:16 +0000, "Just zis Guy, you know?"
wrote:

On Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:02:05 +0000, JNugent
said in
:

Why not just "start" by arresting footway cyclists, fining them (heavily) and
crushing their bikes?

For the same reason that you don't treat a runny nose by nasal
amputation. It's a symptom, and not even a serious one as far as
the available evidence goes.

Guy


But perhaps if they were arrested then the magnitude of the problem
would become more apparent.

It is obvious that most accidents involving someone on a bike and a
pedestrian will not be reported to the police - whereas almost all
accidents involving a pedestrian and a motor vehicle *will* be
reported to the police.

There are no accurate stats for the number of cyclists who are
breaking the law by riding on the pavement. However - most - with
the exception of rabid cyclists - would suggest that the problem is
getting worse.

judith