Matesrates
Well-known member
Didn’t know this was out and with pretty big changes to protect cyclists. Form now, you have to keep 1.5 metres away when overtaking and cyclists are encouraged to ride in the middle of the road and two abreast.
I get the need for drivers to be responsible and protect them, but it seems to me that you’ll hardly ever be able to overtake cyclists leaving 1.5 metres, and if you don’t, I’ve no doubt those with cameras will be quick to report you.
Then there’s the issue of bad cyclists, and there are far more bad cyclists than motorists. There are a few bad drivers of course, but most stop at red lights, give way to drivers on the right at roundabouts, don’t drive on pavements or the wrong way on one way streets, and wear seat belts.
Many cyclists do go through red lights, or jump on the pavement to avoid them and ride the wro way on one way streets etc, and don’t wear helmets, so isn’t it about time that they should have to pass a test and carry evidence of that wi them.
I’m sure I’ll get pelters from cyclists on here, but even you guys, who pr cycle properly must admit there’s a problem.
I get the need for drivers to be responsible and protect them, but it seems to me that you’ll hardly ever be able to overtake cyclists leaving 1.5 metres, and if you don’t, I’ve no doubt those with cameras will be quick to report you.
Then there’s the issue of bad cyclists, and there are far more bad cyclists than motorists. There are a few bad drivers of course, but most stop at red lights, give way to drivers on the right at roundabouts, don’t drive on pavements or the wrong way on one way streets, and wear seat belts.
Many cyclists do go through red lights, or jump on the pavement to avoid them and ride the wro way on one way streets etc, and don’t wear helmets, so isn’t it about time that they should have to pass a test and carry evidence of that wi them.
I’m sure I’ll get pelters from cyclists on here, but even you guys, who pr cycle properly must admit there’s a problem.