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Originally Posted by Less
Both are entitled to use the road, unfortunately the cyclist has been seen for far too many years abusing that privilege i.e. ignoring traffic lights.
This is of course wrong, but can you blame a motorist when he sees cyclists abusing the law and getting away with it? Time the cyclist showed that he is a worthy road user perhaps?
I doubt that anyone would be happy with that type of result, but perhaps it is time for a cyclist to take responsibility for him/herself? Why should the Onus always be on the motorist? Surely a decent cyclist would take out some form of insurance, after all it isn't always the car drivers fault.
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I stick to the rules with them. Anyone ignoring em runs the risk of losing an argument with a car or clobbering a pedestrian waiting to cross (could be classed as assault or dangerous driving) over the road.
I take it serious on a road as I can be as much a danger to a motorist as they are to me.
Never tried to get insurance for a cyclist. Reckon the premiums would be high than that of a newly qualified 17 year old driver. Cyclists cause more trouble to motorists than the other way round. I have wing mirrors on mine so I dont have to turn round to see what is behind me. Also have brake light and rear indicators so those behind know my intentions and what i am doing.