Highway Code could be changed to protect cyclists...

[The Exile]

Highway Code to promote 'Dutch reach' to protect cyclists

Also being mooted that cyclists will get priority over cars at junctions.

Interesting to see that pedestrian fatalities rose 5% in 2017. As both a cyclist and a driver that's easy to see why - idiots walking straight out gawping at their phones or oblivious to the outside world because of headphones, or of course the presumption that bicycle or car has a stopping distance of zero.

 

[pavarotti1980]

Highway Code to promote 'Dutch reach' to protect cyclists

Also being mooted that cyclists will get priority over cars at junctions.

Interesting to see that pedestrian fatalities rose 5% in 2017. As both a cyclist and a driver that's easy to see why - idiots walking straight out gawping at their phones or oblivious to the outside world because of headphones.

Some dont deserve protection. I was sat at traffic lights on red last night. Cyclist came bombing down between 2 lines of traffic and straight through the red light whilst it was green for pedestrians. Circumnavigated the pedestrians and at that point noticed he was carrying a child on the back in one of those carrier seats. F****ng ar5ehole would be the first to complain if someone else went through a red and nearly hit him

 

[bobpc30]

Never a cyclists fault, is it?

 

[Typhoonftm]

BOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

 

[Walter Ego]

Some dont deserve protection. I was sat at traffic lights on red last night. Cyclist came bombing down between 2 lines of traffic and straight through the red light whilst it was green for pedestrians. Circumnavigated the pedestrians and at that point noticed he was carrying a child on the back in one of those carrier seats. F****ng ar5ehole would be the first to complain if someone else went through a red and nearly hit him

'Cos motorists never run red lights, like.

 

[bobpc30]

Come to a red light, straight onto the kerb. When on paths, they are racing around, never their fault.
Watched them go through red lights and knock pedestrians over with a care in the world.

'Cos motorists never run red lights, like.

Not this one.

 

[Geronimo]

The Highway Code isn't the law

 

[Space Hopper]

Every single morning I get hit by the same bike. It's a vicious cycle.

 

[wigwams]

Twats on bikes and behind the wheel even more so. Both should be punished

 

[Discopants91]

Should be banned from anywhere without proper cycle lanes.

 

[gazc24]

This will be a new and exciting thread

 

[PinzaC55]

The police could start enforcing the spot fine for cyclists cycling on the pavement. That would help protect pedestrians from cyclists.

 

[Walter Ego]

The police could start enforcing the spot fine for cyclists cycling on the pavement. That would help protect pedestrians from cyclists.

More people are injured by cows each year than cyclists. Should start fining cows.

 

[HABA87]

Every single morning I get hit by the same bike. It's a vicious cycle.

You should report it mate.

 

[box2box]

It’s a free for all in city centres alright : pedestrians, cyclists, cars. only exception in Manchester is the tram which is not to be messed with.

Surprised there’s not more accidents, need more dedicated cycle lanes o reckon

Odd seeing the ocassional scaly cyclists holding on to the back of a tram

 

[Bishop Mackem]

Yeah cos that will work

 

[carldp1989]

These seem like pretty sensible suggestions

Why would you open your door on a cyclist or turn left in front of a cyclist

 

[SR5 1SU]

Will this turn into another discussion where obese people who cannot ride bikes slag off cyclists and blow it all out of proportion.

Highly likely.

 

[Kent_Mackem]

To be fair to the drivers it is tricky to see pedestrians, cyclists, speed limit signs and junctions when you're busy texting.

 

[pavarotti1980]

'Cos motorists never run red lights, like.

Im not sure i mentioned this didnt happen????.......