Traffic cops apologise for asking cyclists to avoid busy areas duringrush hour

Northumbria Police admitted they got this one wrong and apologised for the tweet, which has also been deleted, asking cyclists to avoid busy areas during rush hour and be extra careful as drivers may be out of practice after lockdown...Here it is in all its glory.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EyzHyT6W...jpg&name=small

The post was deleted after heavy criticism from many on Twitter who said it was a ridiculous request and essentially told cyclists to get out of drivers' way. In an apology, the force's traffic cops said this wasn't intended and they were trying to keep cyclists safe. Some have said the response doesn't go far enough, with one reply calling it a "sorry if you were offended" apology...

https://road.cc/content/news/cycling...log-item-24005

On Tuesday, 13 April 2021 at 20:12:20 UTC+1, wrote:
Northumbria Police admitted they got this one wrong and apologised for the tweet, which has also been deleted, asking cyclists to avoid busy areas during rush hour and be extra careful as drivers may be out of practice after lockdown...Here it is in all its glory.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EyzHyT6W...jpg&name=small

The post was deleted after heavy criticism from many on Twitter who said it was a ridiculous request and essentially told cyclists to get out of drivers' way. In an apology, the force's traffic cops said this wasn't intended and they were trying to keep cyclists safe. Some have said the response doesn't go far enough, with one reply calling it a "sorry if you were offended" apology...

https://road.cc/content/news/cycling...log-item-24005

Some people here claim the footways are full of scofflaw cyclists so logically the same police should advise pedestrians to walk in the carriageway during busy times.

On Tuesday, 13 April 2021 at 20:12:20 UTC+1, wrote:
Northumbria Police admitted they got this one wrong and apologised for the tweet, which has also been deleted, asking cyclists to avoid busy areas during rush hour and be extra careful as drivers may be out of practice after lockdown...Here it is in all its glory.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EyzHyT6W...jpg&name=small

The post was deleted after heavy criticism from many on Twitter who said it was a ridiculous request and essentially told cyclists to get out of drivers' way. In an apology, the force's traffic cops said this wasn't intended and they were trying to keep cyclists safe. Some have said the response doesn't go far enough, with one reply calling it a "sorry if you were offended" apology...

https://road.cc/content/news/cycling...log-item-24005

As someone who lives on the Wirral and commutes to Liverpool I welcome the idea of the Birkenhead Tunnel being closed to private motor vehicles. There is a 'perfectly good' motorway for motorvehiclists to use which feeds straight into the Wallasey tunnel.