Cyclone Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 This was yesterday, minor incident; Only minor because I shouted and the car stopped before running into me. Inattention from an elderly driver! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodmally Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Car users would be much more forgiving if those pesky cyclists actually paid road tax. Your right completely. My OH is a cyclist and although she doesnt volunteer to pay road tax I think they should. Why should someone get away without paying tax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eater Sundae Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Myself personally think that most but not all cyclists in Sheffield have this 'hit me if you dare' attitude towards motorists and I have witnessed some real aggressive behaviour from cyclists banging on car roofs and kicking the sides of cars etc, although I have to say have never had a problem myself personally years ago when I was taught to drive my instructor always said to 'allow a cyclist his wobble' and I have always gone on that advice. My first thought would be "why is the car within banging/kicking distance of the cyclist? Is it because of the way the cyclist rode, or the way the driver drove?" ---------- Post added 23-04-2015 at 07:58 ---------- Your right completely. My OH is a cyclist and although she doesnt volunteer to pay road tax I think they should. Why should someone get away without paying tax. Do you think the same about low emission cars that also pay no road tax? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sibon Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 2nd post and this idiocy pops up. . The point is over there, Cyclone ----> You missed it, I'm afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuttsie Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Car users would be much more forgiving if those pesky cyclists actually paid road tax. Some car drivers do not pay road tax. ---------- Post added 23-04-2015 at 07:05 ---------- Did I mention that they all run red lights too? Will the next motorist ,lorry driver that is killed in a crash by a cyclist please stand up. ---------- Post added 23-04-2015 at 07:12 ---------- Myself personally think that most but not all cyclists in Sheffield have this 'hit me if you dare' attitude towards motorists and I have witnessed some real aggressive behaviour from cyclists banging on car roofs and kicking the sides of cars etc, although I have to say have never had a problem myself personally years ago when I was taught to drive my instructor always said to 'allow a cyclist his wobble' and I have always gone on that advice. You are having a laugh, have you ever been knocked of a bike [peddle or motor] by a motorist who's standard reply as you are carried of to A@E is Sorry I never saw you. The same statement as when a child or other pedestrian is run over due to speeding. If you can't see some one you should not be in charge of a ton of deadly metal. ---------- Post added 23-04-2015 at 07:15 ---------- Your right completely. My OH is a cyclist and although she doesnt volunteer to pay road tax I think they should. Why should someone get away without paying tax. You are right there are millions of cars in the U.K who display the no road tax disc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimmyR Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 (edited) Your right completely. My OH is a cyclist and although she doesnt volunteer to pay road tax I think they should. Why should someone get away without paying tax. I think Sibon is just trolling but you are unfortunately just ignorant. How much road tax should a cycle pay when the lowest rate for cars is £0. See here And here's table because most people don't click links. particularly ones that make them look stupid. Band CO2 emission (g/km) 12 months rate 6 months rate A Up to 100 £0.00 Not available B 101-110 £20.00 Not available C 111-120 £30.00 Not available D 121-130 £110.00 £60.50 E 131-140 £130.00 £71.50 F 141-150 £145.00 £79.75 G 151-165 £180.00 £99.00 H 166-175 £205.00 £112.75 I 176-185 £225.00 £123.75 J 186-200 £265.00 £145.75 K* 201-225 £290.00 £159.50 L 226-255 £490.00 £269.50 M Over 255 £505.00 £277.75 My CO2 emmissions per km are considerably less than band A I should imagine. Edited April 23, 2015 by TimmyR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denlin Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 I wish I had a pound for every time I have seen a numpty on a pushbike think that red lights don't apply to them. This is prevalent at the end of Ecclesfield Wood bottom at the Meadowhall end. When confronted by a red light here the majority go onto the pavement round inside of traffic light and run gauntlet of the cross traffic whose light is on green. How some of them haven't been knocked off or killed I can only assume is down to the skill of the car driver. When I was working and using that route this was a daily occurrence. Of course if they did get hit the car driver would be at fault Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuttsie Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 I wish I had a pound for every time I have seen a numpty on a pushbike think that red lights don't apply to them. This is prevalent at the end of Ecclesfield Wood bottom at the Meadowhall end. When confronted by a red light here the majority go onto the pavement round inside of traffic light and run gauntlet of the cross traffic whose light is on green. How some of them haven't been knocked off or killed I can only assume is down to the skill of the car driver. When I was working and using that route this was a daily occurrence. Of course if they did get hit the car driver would be at fault And you have never gone through on AMBER or RED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchemist Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 2nd post and this idiocy pops up. . I think someone was taking the urine, and you fell for it Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodmally Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 I think Sibon is just trolling but you are unfortunately just ignorant. How much road tax should a cycle pay when the lowest rate for cars is £0. See here And here's table because most people don't click links. particularly ones that make them look stupid. Band CO2 emission (g/km) 12 months rate 6 months rate A Up to 100 £0.00 Not available B 101-110 £20.00 Not available C 111-120 £30.00 Not available D 121-130 £110.00 £60.50 E 131-140 £130.00 £71.50 F 141-150 £145.00 £79.75 G 151-165 £180.00 £99.00 H 166-175 £205.00 £112.75 I 176-185 £225.00 £123.75 J 186-200 £265.00 £145.75 K* 201-225 £290.00 £159.50 L 226-255 £490.00 £269.50 M Over 255 £505.00 £277.75 My CO2 emmissions per km are considerably less than band A I should imagine. No I just think low emission cars should pay some too. Yes they dont pollute but they use the roads to drive from A to B and the roads have to be paid for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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