Number plates for bicycles proposed in Tokyo

On Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:11:46 +0100
"Mrcheerful" wrote:
wrote:
On Mon, 11 Jun 2012 05:44:48 -0700 (PDT)
PhilO wrote:
On Jun 11, 12:50=A0pm, "Mrcheerful" wrote:


cue cyclobabble about it being impossible to do since cycles cannot
have number plates attached due to the design of the bicycle.- Hide
quoted tex= t -

That is made up, isn't it.

Or would you care to cite a few examples?

Someone can't spot sarcasm.

B2003

sorry to tell you, I was serious .

You were seriously taking the ****.

B2003

On Jun 11, 1:53*pm, "Mrcheerful" wrote:

Oooh, "stated as fact many times"

That means you'll easily be able to provide a few examples, then.

just for you:
On Sun, 19 Jun 2011 09:19:08 -0700 (PDT), Simon Mason
wrote:

Those type of numbers are often handed out at cycle events and are
usually taped or cable tied to handlebars as a temporary ID number for
the event. They are then removed and handed back to the HQ for use at
further events. I have never seen any affixed to the *rear* of a road
bike as there is no room, nor anywhere to attach it to.

Is that it? One example from over a year ago referring to one specific
type of number?

Does that count as "stated as fact many times"?

On Jun 11, 2:04*pm, wrote:


Someone can't spot sarcasm.

B2003

No, he actually believes the rubbish he posts. That's how mad he is.

PhilO wrote:
On Jun 11, 1:53 pm, "Mrcheerful" wrote:

Oooh, "stated as fact many times"

That means you'll easily be able to provide a few examples, then.

just for you:
On Sun, 19 Jun 2011 09:19:08 -0700 (PDT), Simon Mason
wrote:

Those type of numbers are often handed out at cycle events and are
usually taped or cable tied to handlebars as a temporary ID number
for the event. They are then removed and handed back to the HQ for
use at further events. I have never seen any affixed to the *rear*
of a road bike as there is no room, nor anywhere to attach it to.

Is that it? One example from over a year ago referring to one specific
type of number?

Does that count as "stated as fact many times"?


That was in regard to numberplates in general and racing numbers in
particular.
Mason (in particular) has, on many occasions, stated that affixing a number
plate to a bicycle is impossible.

PhilO wrote:
On Jun 11, 2:04 pm, wrote:


Someone can't spot sarcasm.

B2003

No, he actually believes the rubbish he posts. That's how mad he is.

Goodness, how rude, you must be a cyclist.

On 11/06/2012 13:20, Mrcheerful wrote:
Mr. Benn wrote:
wrote in message
...
Mr. Benn wrote:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worl...-in-Tokyo.html

Bicycles in Tokyo may be required to display individual number
plates like cars, according to new government proposals.

The move would aim to lower the number of accidents and improve
etiquette in Tokyo, a city where cycling is widely popular among
salarymen, students and housewives alike.

The proposals were outlined by a panel of experts in traffic safety
and education as part of a study group formed by Tokyo Metropolitan
Government, according to reports in the Sankei Shimbun.

The move would involve each individual bicycle possessing its own
number plate, in the same way cars are registered, which would make
it easier to track down the owners of abandoned or stolen
two-wheeled vehicles.
Shigeru Morichi, professor at the National Graduate Institute for
Policy Studies, who headed the study group, proposed that such a
move would also help stem the current rise in the number of cycling
accidents, the Sankei reported.

The proposals, which will be discussed by Tokyo Metropolitan
Government in September, are the latest in a string of moves to
improve cycling conditions in Japan's capital.

The move would aim to lower the number of accidents and improve
etiquette in Tokyo, a city where cycling is widely popular among
salarymen, students and housewives alike.

The proposals were outlined by a panel of experts in traffic safety
and education as part of a study group formed by Tokyo Metropolitan
Government, according to reports in the Sankei Shimbun.

The move would involve each individual bicycle possessing its own
number plate, in the same way cars are registered, which would make
it easier to track down the owners of abandoned or stolen
two-wheeled vehicles.
Shigeru Morichi, professor at the National Graduate Institute for
Policy Studies, who headed the study group, proposed that such a
move would also help stem the current rise in the number of cycling
accidents, the Sankei reported.

The proposals, which will be discussed by Tokyo Metropolitan
Government in September, are the latest in a string of moves to
improve cycling conditions in Japan's capital.

cue cyclobabble about it being impossible to do since cycles cannot
have number plates attached due to the design of the bicycle.

The plates could be mounted to the rear and below the saddle. I'm not
talking about car-sized registration plates but something smaller.

it would make no difference if they were the size of a postage stamp, it is
categorically impossible to put number plates on bicycles, this has been
stated as fact many times by the psycholists here.


And having stated that, someone a bit simple would post a link to a
handyman service in London who have large advertising boards mounted on
their child's toys.

--
Dave - Cyclists VOR. "Many people barely recognise the bicycle as a
legitimate mode of transport; it is either a toy for children or a
vehicle fit only for the poor and/or strange," Dave Horton - Lancaster
University

On Jun 11, 3:13*pm, "Mrcheerful" wrote:


That was in regard to numberplates in general and racing numbers in
particular.
Mason (in particular) has, on many occasions, stated that affixing a number
plate to a bicycle is impossible.


The one quote you provided actually shows him acknowledging numbers
are used on bikes and stating there was no room at the rear (he even
emphasised rear).
So, that is no example of people claiming "cycles cannot have number
plates attached due to the design of the bicycle," just one person
saying they don't fit at the rear.

Come on, where are these "stated as fact many times" examples.

On Jun 11, 3:15*pm, "Mrcheerful" wrote:


Goodness, how rude, you must be a cyclist.

What does that make Judith?

Or do you not take objection to her foul language and insults?

On Jun 11, 3:25*pm, Dave - Cyclists VOR
wrote:


And having stated that, someone a bit simple would post a link to a
handyman service in London who have large advertising boards mounted on
their child's toys.


Dave,

Are you saying these handymen are children?
Or that the bicycles belong to their children?

PhilO wrote:
On Jun 11, 3:13 pm, "Mrcheerful" wrote:


That was in regard to numberplates in general and racing numbers in
particular.
Mason (in particular) has, on many occasions, stated that affixing a
number plate to a bicycle is impossible.


The one quote you provided actually shows him acknowledging numbers
are used on bikes and stating there was no room at the rear (he even
emphasised rear).
So, that is no example of people claiming "cycles cannot have number
plates attached due to the design of the bicycle," just one person
saying they don't fit at the rear.

Come on, where are these "stated as fact many times" examples.

Read back through the group, you will find them.