Cyclist riding on pavement and across pedestrian crossings

Driving into my local town the other day, I observed a cyclist riding
on the nearside pavement and then straight across a pedestrian (zebra)
crossing, forcing me to stop. I then went round a roundabout after
which the same cyclist rode straight across another zebra crossing. At
least on this one there is a cycle path running alonside the road, but
there are clear signs telling cyclists to dismount before using the
crossing. I wish that some cyclists would stop regarding themselves as
pedestrians on wheels!

On 12/06/2011 10:12, Derek C wrote:
Driving into my local town the other day, I observed a cyclist riding
on the nearside pavement and then straight across a pedestrian (zebra)
crossing, forcing me to stop. I then went round a roundabout after
which the same cyclist rode straight across another zebra crossing. At
least on this one there is a cycle path running alonside the road, but
there are clear signs telling cyclists to dismount before using the
crossing. I wish that some cyclists would stop regarding themselves as
pedestrians on wheels!


Doug will be along shortly, to tell you the cyclist did it because roads
scare him.

On Jun 12, 11:14*am, Tony Dragon wrote:
On 12/06/2011 10:12, Derek C wrote:

Driving into my local town the other day, I observed a cyclist riding
on the nearside pavement and then straight across a pedestrian (zebra)
crossing, forcing me to stop. I then went round a roundabout after
which the same cyclist rode straight across another zebra crossing. At
least on this one there is a cycle path running alonside the road, but
there are clear signs telling cyclists to dismount before using the
crossing. I wish that some cyclists would stop regarding themselves as
pedestrians on wheels!

Doug will be along shortly, to tell you the cyclist did it because roads
scare him.

I wonder if one is legally obliged to stop for a cyclist riding across
a pedestrian crossing? Doug will of course argue that the cyclist is
more vulnerable and it will all be the motorist's fault if a collision
results, however stupid the actions of the cyclist!

On 12/06/2011 10:12, Derek C wrote:
Driving into my local town the other day, I observed a cyclist riding
on the nearside pavement and then straight across a pedestrian (zebra)
crossing, forcing me to stop. I then went round a roundabout after
which the same cyclist rode straight across another zebra crossing. At
least on this one there is a cycle path running alonside the road, but
there are clear signs telling cyclists to dismount before using the
crossing. I wish that some cyclists would stop regarding themselves as
pedestrians on wheels!

I drove across town yesterday. I saw 6 cyclists (fortunately the hilly
terrain keeps the road lice numbers down).

Every single one was breaking the law. Pavements, one way streets,
lights. 100% consistent.


--
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 12, 1:07*pm, Dave - Cyclists VOR
wrote:
On 12/06/2011 10:12, Derek C wrote:

Driving into my local town the other day, I observed a cyclist riding
on the nearside pavement and then straight across a pedestrian (zebra)
crossing, forcing me to stop. I then went round a roundabout after
which the same cyclist rode straight across another zebra crossing. At
least on this one there is a cycle path running alonside the road, but
there are clear signs telling cyclists to dismount before using the
crossing. I wish that some cyclists would stop regarding themselves as
pedestrians on wheels!

I drove across town yesterday. *I saw 6 cyclists (fortunately the hilly
terrain keeps the road lice numbers down).

Every single one was breaking the law. *Pavements, one way streets,
lights. *100% consistent.

--
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

And the town is?

Derek C wrote:
On Jun 12, 11:14 am, Tony Dragon wrote:
On 12/06/2011 10:12, Derek C wrote:

Driving into my local town the other day, I observed a cyclist
riding on the nearside pavement and then straight across a
pedestrian (zebra) crossing, forcing me to stop. I then went round
a roundabout after which the same cyclist rode straight across
another zebra crossing. At least on this one there is a cycle path
running alonside the road, but there are clear signs telling
cyclists to dismount before using the crossing. I wish that some
cyclists would stop regarding themselves as pedestrians on wheels!

Doug will be along shortly, to tell you the cyclist did it because
roads scare him.

I wonder if one is legally obliged to stop for a cyclist riding across
a pedestrian crossing? Doug will of course argue that the cyclist is
more vulnerable and it will all be the motorist's fault if a collision
results, however stupid the actions of the cyclist!

You should avoid running them over if possible, but they have no legal right
to expect you to stop.

My sister hooted at a cyclist about to ride across a ped crossing, just so
the cyclist did not carry on, the cyclist and her husband then pursued my
sister till she parked and then hurled the foulest imaginable abuse at her.

On Jun 12, 1:33*pm, "Mrcheerful" wrote:
Derek C wrote:
On Jun 12, 11:14 am, Tony Dragon wrote:
On 12/06/2011 10:12, Derek C wrote:

Driving into my local town the other day, I observed a cyclist
riding on the nearside pavement and then straight across a
pedestrian (zebra) crossing, forcing me to stop. I then went round
a roundabout after which the same cyclist rode straight across
another zebra crossing. At least on this one there is a cycle path
running alonside the road, but there are clear signs telling
cyclists to dismount before using the crossing. I wish that some
cyclists would stop regarding themselves as pedestrians on wheels!

Doug will be along shortly, to tell you the cyclist did it because
roads scare him.

I wonder if one is legally obliged to stop for a cyclist riding across
a pedestrian crossing? Doug will of course argue that the cyclist is
more vulnerable and it will all be the motorist's fault if a collision
results, however stupid the actions of the cyclist!

You should avoid running them over if possible, but they have no legal right
to expect you to stop.

My sister hooted at a cyclist about to ride across a ped crossing, just so
the cyclist did not carry on, the cyclist and her husband then pursued my
sister till she parked and then hurled the foulest imaginable abuse at her.

On Jun 12, 2:00*pm, Derek C wrote:
On Jun 12, 1:33*pm, "Mrcheerful" wrote:



Derek C wrote:
On Jun 12, 11:14 am, Tony Dragon wrote:
On 12/06/2011 10:12, Derek C wrote:

Driving into my local town the other day, I observed a cyclist
riding on the nearside pavement and then straight across a
pedestrian (zebra) crossing, forcing me to stop. I then went round
a roundabout after which the same cyclist rode straight across
another zebra crossing. At least on this one there is a cycle path
running alonside the road, but there are clear signs telling
cyclists to dismount before using the crossing. I wish that some
cyclists would stop regarding themselves as pedestrians on wheels!

Doug will be along shortly, to tell you the cyclist did it because
roads scare him.

I wonder if one is legally obliged to stop for a cyclist riding across
a pedestrian crossing? Doug will of course argue that the cyclist is
more vulnerable and it will all be the motorist's fault if a collision
results, however stupid the actions of the cyclist!

You should avoid running them over if possible, but they have no legal right
to expect you to stop.

My sister hooted at a cyclist about to ride across a ped crossing, just so
the cyclist did not carry on, the cyclist and her husband then pursued my
sister till she parked and then hurled the foulest imaginable abuse at her.

Typical 'psycholists' then! Aggressive cyclists who disobey the laws
of the road, think they above the law, have a total lack of common
sense, and think they own the roads (and the footpaths) even though
they pay no road taxes.

Or they might just have misunderstood the law, and thought that you
were in the wrong. Some crossings allegedly can be ridden on by
cyclists, as can some pavements. It's all most confusing.

On 12/06/2011 13:11, Squashme wrote:
On Jun 12, 1:07 pm, Dave - Cyclists
wrote:
On 12/06/2011 10:12, Derek C wrote:

Driving into my local town the other day, I observed a cyclist riding
on the nearside pavement and then straight across a pedestrian (zebra)
crossing, forcing me to stop. I then went round a roundabout after
which the same cyclist rode straight across another zebra crossing. At
least on this one there is a cycle path running alonside the road, but
there are clear signs telling cyclists to dismount before using the
crossing. I wish that some cyclists would stop regarding themselves as
pedestrians on wheels!

I drove across town yesterday. I saw 6 cyclists (fortunately the hilly
terrain keeps the road lice numbers down).

Every single one was breaking the law. Pavements, one way streets,
lights. 100% consistent.

--
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

And the town is?

Are you really that thick?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medway

--
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 12, 2:55*pm, Dave - Cyclists VOR
wrote:
On 12/06/2011 13:11, Squashme wrote:



On Jun 12, 1:07 pm, Dave - Cyclists
wrote:
On 12/06/2011 10:12, Derek C wrote:

Driving into my local town the other day, I observed a cyclist riding
on the nearside pavement and then straight across a pedestrian (zebra)
crossing, forcing me to stop. I then went round a roundabout after
which the same cyclist rode straight across another zebra crossing. At
least on this one there is a cycle path running alonside the road, but
there are clear signs telling cyclists to dismount before using the
crossing. I wish that some cyclists would stop regarding themselves as
pedestrians on wheels!

I drove across town yesterday. *I saw 6 cyclists (fortunately the hilly
terrain keeps the road lice numbers down).

Every single one was breaking the law. *Pavements, one way streets,
lights. *100% consistent.

--
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

And the town is?

Are you really that thick?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medway

Silly me. You drove across Strood, Rochester, Sittingbourne, Chatham,
Gillingham, and Rainham town.