Vasquez Rich Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 No, I do understand that part of it, especially if a prosecution helps with an insurance claim for a severe disability. But I choose instead to accept there are evil motorists on the road who hate me when I'm on my pushbike or motorbike, and I try to adapt my riding style and ride over cautiously. I just couldn't be bothered faffing about with cameras every time I go out for a ride. Each to there own I guess. Actually, assuming every driver is completely incompetant is a good policy. Assuming they haven't seen you also works.. however, that didn't help me when being hit from behind by a white van (as has happened to me, leaving me in a heap in the gutter as they drove off)... it can help, but won't protect you from all the idiots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Short of not riding there's no way to avoid the totally homicidal or totally incompetent. The camera might help you get justice applied though. It's really little effort for me to turn on 2 cameras before my commute, takes me about 10 seconds. And I have to charge them once a week, no big deal, carry them into the office or house, plug into usb chargers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Shaw Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Actually, assuming every driver is completely incompetant is a good policy. Yes- for drivers as well as for cyclists. When I learned to drive, I was told to regard all other road-users as murderous psychopaths intent on causing harm and to steer well clear of 'em all. Who was it who first said that the most dangerous part of a car is the nut behind the wheel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron99 Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Dangerous cycling. Proposed new laws. https://news.sky.com/story/new-road-safety-laws-proposed-after-mum-killed-by-cyclist-11470135 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintagetin82 Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Arrogance & ignorance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazzock Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Dangerous cycling. Proposed new laws. https://news.sky.com/story/new-road-safety-laws-proposed-after-mum-killed-by-cyclist-11470135 Good, about time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eater Sundae Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Good, about time This is knee jerk politics. The current system was able to prosecute, convict and jail the cyclist who killed the lady that led to this item being in the news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Joker Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 This is knee jerk politics. The current system was able to prosecute, convict and jail the cyclist who killed the lady that led to this item being in the news. Indeed. From the article linked above: In 2016, 448 pedestrians were killed on our roads, but only three of those cases involved bicycles. And in the last 10 years 99.4% of all pedestrian deaths involved a motor vehicle. Still, we should let the angry motorists vent their collective spleens once in a while, after being cooped up in a metal coffin for several hours a day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinBak Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 I am actually Colour blind...I passed my driving test in 1984. Are there any NEW regulations these days about Colour blindness when taking a test ? Should they be?... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phili Buster Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Indeed. From the article linked above: In 2016, 448 pedestrians were killed on our roads, but only three of those cases involved bicycles. And in the last 10 years 99.4% of all pedestrian deaths involved a motor vehicle. Still, we should let the angry motorists vent their collective spleens once in a while, after being cooped up in a metal coffin for several hours a day That's as maybe but it is not the 'angry motorists' that the arrogant cyclists are injuring, it is the pedestrian that they injure as they hurtle up and down the pavement with no regard for pedestrians, never mind ignoring all red lights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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