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Cycling banned in London - By Order of Ken Livingston.
Ken Livingson has added a clause to the "Local Authorities Bill" which
will allow his private clampers to cut off and seize any bicycle chained to anything. This will apply even if the cycle is NOT causing an obstruction. It only has to be deemed a "nuisance". Who ecides what is and what is not a nuisance? How is a cyclist to know where and whare not to chain their bike? Any one fance trying to recover their bike froma pound... bring £50 in cash proof of identy and proof of ownership? This is utter madness and goes against any kind of environmental thinking. London make no provision for parking bikes, BR has removed them from all commuter trains and most others as well. |
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Paul Reading wrote:
Ken Livingson has added a clause to the "Local Authorities Bill" which will allow his private clampers to cut off and seize any bicycle chained to anything. This will apply even if the cycle is NOT causing an obstruction. It only has to be deemed a "nuisance". Who ecides what is and what is not a nuisance? How is a cyclist to know where and whare not to chain their bike? So they can cut off your chain, but you can't cut off their clamps. -- "Get a paper bag" |
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Paul Reading wrote:
Ken Livingson has added a clause to the "Local Authorities Bill" which will allow his private clampers to cut off and seize any bicycle chained to anything. This will apply even if the cycle is NOT causing an obstruction. It only has to be deemed a "nuisance". Who ecides what is and what is not a nuisance? How is a cyclist to know where and whare not to chain their bike? Any one fance trying to recover their bike froma pound... bring £50 in cash proof of identy and proof of ownership? This is utter madness and goes against any kind of environmental thinking. London make no provision for parking bikes, BR has removed them from all commuter trains and most others as well. Here's the complete Act http://www.uk-legislation.hmso.gov.u...4/20040001.htm Where's the bit about bicycles? -- Joe * If I cannot be free I'll be cheap |
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Paul Reading wrote:
Ken Livingson has added a clause to the "Local Authorities Bill" which will allow his private clampers to cut off and seize any bicycle chained to anything. This will apply even if the cycle is NOT causing an obstruction. It only has to be deemed a "nuisance". Who ecides what is and what is not a nuisance? How is a cyclist to know where and whare not to chain their bike? Any one fance trying to recover their bike froma pound... bring £50 in cash proof of identy and proof of ownership? This is utter madness and goes against any kind of environmental thinking. London make no provision for parking bikes, BR has removed them from all commuter trains and most others as well. Rather sensationalist don't you think. Cycling has not been banned. |
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As I was locking my bike to the railings I was told to stop by a third
policeman. He told me that I couldn't lock my bike to the railings. I explained my predicament and asked what he expected me to do. He offered no advice. I asked if I could leave my bike in their office. I was told no. I asked what would happen if I locked my bike to the railings. He said that it would be removed. I asked if it would be removed to a secure place. He said he didn't know where it would go. Fine, says I, I'll lock it here, and when I return and it's gone, I'll file a theft report and presumably it will be traced - if not, the insurance will take care of the matter - I could do with a new bike. The explanation I was given was that the bike could contain explosives. I said that if he thought that he should get onto the Met's anti-terrorist team without delay - I'd wait. He told me not to be such an idiot. When in Bordeaux in the summer, the Unfit Family ventured into the park where the little natural history museum is located. There was nowhere obvious to lock the bikes, but next to the museum were some railings. I popped into the museum and in my faulting French asked if it was okay to lock the bikes there. The reaction was amazing. " No problem, Madame." Not only was it no problem, but one of the security guards kept an eye on them for us whilst we were doing the touristy bit round the museum. The staff were welcoming, kind and as well as keeping an eye on our bikes, went through every single concessionary entrance fee with us to make sure we piad the minimum possible. This was typical of the helpful nature of people we encountered whilst in Bordeaux. Cheers, helen s --This is an invalid email address to avoid spam-- to get correct one remove fame & fortune **$om $ --Due to financial crisis the light at the end of the tunnel is switched off-- |
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On Mon, 29 Nov 2004 18:19:48 +0000, Paul Reading wrote:
Ken Livingson has added a clause to the "Local Authorities Bill" which will allow his private clampers to cut off and seize any bicycle chained to anything......This is utter madness and goes against any kind of environmental thinking. London make no provision for parking bikes, BR has removed them from all commuter trains and most others as well. I would assume they mean removing any bikes attached to street 'furniture'. This happens in Rotterdam regularly.There are many 'proper' bike parking spaces, but these soon get filled up, so people in a rush chain their bike to the nearest street light or tree,rather than travelling a little further to park in a legitimate spot. A Council van then comes round,takes a photo, then cuts off the chain and takes the bike to the 'bike pound'. I dont know if there is a fine to get the bike back, but I would assume there is. Alan. -- To reply by e-mail, change the ' + ' to 'plus'. http://www.dvatc.co.uk - Off-road cycling in the North Midlands. |
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dirtylitterboxofferingstospammers vaguely muttered something like ...
The staff were welcoming, kind and as well as keeping an eye on our bikes, went through every single concessionary entrance fee with us to make sure we piad the minimum possible. This was typical of the helpful nature of people we encountered whilst in Bordeaux. We've found that to be typical of all the parts of France we've been to, especially when going as a family. -- Paul ... (8(|) Homer Rules !!! "A tosser is a tosser, no matter what mode of transport they're using." |
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Paul Reading vaguely muttered something like ...
How is a cyclist to know where and whare not to chain their bike? Maybe by checking that they're locking the bike to an allotted bike parking space or area .. IMHO it's time something was done about the bikes strewn over 'safety' railings in towns. This is utter madness and goes against any kind of environmental thinking. London make no provision for parking bikes, BR has removed them from all commuter trains and most others as well. But has what, exactly, to do with banning cycling? Sensationalist bloody subject line ... exactly what lots of posts on this newsgroup deplore when it comes to traffic 'accidents'. -- Paul ... (8(|) Homer Rules !!! "A tosser is a tosser, no matter what mode of transport they're using." |
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On 2004-11-29 19:30:28 +0000, MSeries said:
Paul Reading wrote: Ken Livingson has added a clause to the "Local Authorities Bill" which will allow his private clampers to cut off and seize any bicycle chained to anything. This will apply even if the cycle is NOT causing an obstruction. It only has to be deemed a "nuisance". Who ecides what is and what is not a nuisance? How is a cyclist to know where and whare not to chain their bike? Any one fance trying to recover their bike froma pound... bring £50 in cash proof of identy and proof of ownership? This is utter madness and goes against any kind of environmental thinking. London make no provision for parking bikes, BR has removed them from all commuter trains and most others as well. Rather sensationalist don't you think. Cycling has not been banned. The story is in today's Evening Standard on page 10. How can you cycle anywhere in London if you bike risks being removed by on overzelous unemployable and held to ransom? |
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Paul - xxx wrote:
The staff were welcoming, kind and as well as keeping an eye on our bikes, We've found that to be typical of all the parts of France we've been to, especially when going as a family. Fully agree - except.... We did once go into a French hypermarket with our first two girls when they were just 2 and 4. At the time they were both wearing helmets [1] Even though we were all in full cycling togs we were accosted by a security guard who insisted they removed their helmets as they posed a security risk. France has its quota of jobsworths too :-( [1] a *very* rare occurrence John B |
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