Drivers trained not to kill.

On 5 Oct, 17:11, "Simon Mason" wrote:
"Doug" wrote in message news:2abec2bc-9934-4bd3-a514-At

the moment

this only happens in Lambeth but it is hoped to extend the scheme to
other boroughs and also to Lambeth's 'essential car users' and then to
bus and lorry drivers. Who knows, it could become nationwide and
eventually lead to far fewer cyclists ending up dead on our roads and
pavements.

Don't speeding seminars count?

No they are a prosecution cop-out used AFTER a dreadful event. Also
they are not cyclist specific. Drivers should be trained not to kill
in the first place and if they do they should be punished much more
severely than at present. Killing people by whatever means should not
be tolerated.

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Simon Mason wrote:

"BrianW" wrote in message
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On 6 Oct, 06:55, Doug wrote:
On 5 Oct, 17:11, "Simon Mason" wrote:
"Doug" wrote in message
news:2abec2bc-9934-4bd3-a514-At

the moment

this only happens in Lambeth but it is hoped to extend the scheme to
other boroughs and also to Lambeth's 'essential car users' and
then to
bus and lorry drivers. Who knows, it could become nationwide and
eventually lead to far fewer cyclists ending up dead on our roads
and
pavements.

Don't speeding seminars count?

No they are a prosecution cop-out used AFTER a dreadful event.

They are used after a speeding offence.

Minor ones at that. If you are caught only a few mph over the 10% + 2mph
ACPO guidelines, you can elect to go on a course, rather than get a fine
and points. If you are well over the limit, no such option is available
to you.



ISTR that some of these (all/many?) courses are charged to the perp.
They also cost more than the fine but don't come with the points added
on. The choice - expensive schooling and no points or lower cost but
with points.

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