mattleonard Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 The vid clip isn't funny, but as a cyclist myself I TOTALLY disagree with the poster saying he is a victim…. he is a victim only of his own lack of attention Flippineck. Flanker7's saying exactly the same thing - you're just both quibbling over semantics. He's obviously saying that the cyclist is the "victim" because he's the one who got hurt. I'm pretty sure he's not suggesting that it wasn't the cyclist's fault. No wonder it's so difficult to have a reasonable conversation. Having said all that, I hate the cyclist/driver antagonism and think it detracts from the more serious considerate/inconsiderate road-user tension, but you have to say, assuming the cyclist there was OK (which I'm guessing he was, seeing as someone involved in the accident uploaded it to Facebook as a "funny"), it is pretty funny. And actually, the fact that in this case it was funny is a very good thing. The accident didn't make the news but it still made lots of people's Facebook newsfeeds because it is genuinely quite a funny scenario. Hopefully lots of other cyclists will see it, have a good laugh, and then decided that they'll pay some proper attention if they use Strava etc., or else just not use them at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRocketMan Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 There should be a £7 cyclist permit to use the roads! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattleonard Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 There should be a £7 cyclist permit to use the roads! Any particular reason why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwhite78 Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 There should be a £7 cyclist permit to use the roads! Along with pedestrians, skateboarders, rollerskaters and those who use disability-scooters should pay even more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flanker7 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Its on its way.......... "All scooters will have to be registered with the local council and carry an inscription number identifying the rental firm and client" http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/benidorm-cracking-down-mobility-scooters-2475021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcoblog Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Its on its way.......... "All scooters will have to be registered with the local council and carry an inscription number identifying the rental firm and client" http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/benidorm-cracking-down-mobility-scooters-2475021 Have you lost leave of your senses young man? That link's for motor scooters in Benidorm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRocketMan Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Along with pedestrians, skateboarders, rollerskaters and those who use disability-scooters should pay even more. Because Pedestrians, Skateboarders, Rollerskaters dont demand cycle lanes. Cyclists use the road safety system like everyone else. They benefit from traffic safety and road improvements. If you like to ride a cycle to work why would you be opposed to paying £7 per year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFKvsNixon Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Because Pedestrians, Skateboarders, Rollerskaters dont demand cycle lanes. Cyclists use the road safety system like everyone else. They benefit from traffic safety and road improvements. If you like to ride a cycle to work why would you be opposed to paying £7 per year? Why £7????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRocketMan Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Why £7????? Its a figure that i think is fair. £7 Cyclists £17 Motorcycles £145 Cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFKvsNixon Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Its a figure that i think is fair. £7 Cyclists £17 Motorcycles £145 Cars Would you make the cars that currently exempt from paying VED pay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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