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MUMMIBOO · 01-07-2005, 09:48

I agree that cyclists should have to wear a helmet by law like you have to wear a seat belt, i agree that they should make more and improve on the cycling paths and i agree there should be a test to be taken for the proficiency of cyclists.

But i dont agree they should be taxed on cycling!

1) It's a lot healthier to cycle, Theres a lot of hoo har about obesity these days.

2) Push bikes dont really damage the roads as cars do.

3) It is some peoples only way of getting about they cant afford a car, so wont be able to afford a tax system.

4) Bikes dont damage the ozone layer with wild gases.

If people are taught how to use their bike properly and the road system as well there should be less problems with cyclists their is no need to start taxing the cyclist the big thing at the moment is to try to get people to start taking their bike to work and leave their car at home.

If you got a bike instead of a car then you would'nt pay road tax either.

01-07-2005, 09:48	#22
MUMMIBOO Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Not where you are!! Posts: 1,409 Blog Entries: 3 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 3652	Re: OK, now let's get the cyclists I agree that cyclists should have to wear a helmet by law like you have to wear a seat belt, i agree that they should make more and improve on the cycling paths and i agree there should be a test to be taken for the proficiency of cyclists. But i dont agree they should be taxed on cycling! 1) It's a lot healthier to cycle, Theres a lot of hoo har about obesity these days. 2) Push bikes dont really damage the roads as cars do. 3) It is some peoples only way of getting about they cant afford a car, so wont be able to afford a tax system. 4) Bikes dont damage the ozone layer with wild gases. If people are taught how to use their bike properly and the road system as well there should be less problems with cyclists their is no need to start taxing the cyclist the big thing at the moment is to try to get people to start taking their bike to work and leave their car at home. If you got a bike instead of a car then you would'nt pay road tax either.