tradrockgirl Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Quote Bash Street: "One accident a few weeks ago". Here are vehicle related incidents from BBC Live - Yorkshire for the last 24 hours: 1. A caravan blocked a railway line in York this morning after becoming detached from a car and rolling off the road at a level crossing 2. One lane blocked on A1( J44, A64 (York), because of a car on fire 3. Lane closed on M1 southbound from J35 toJ34 because of a break down 4. M1 entry slip road closed and one lane closed southbound at J46 because of an accident 5. Car hits and seriously injures motorcyclist A19 6. One lane closed and queues on M1 southbound from J33 to J32 , because of a break down 7. A lorry which was pursued through three counties and drove on the wrong side of the M1 left a "trail of destruction", police say 8. M1 West Yorkshire southbound - two lanes closed because of severe accident, from J39 9. M62 West Yorkshire westbound severe disruption, at J32, because of a break down. 10.M1 West Yorkshire northbound one lane closed from J41 - severe disruption because of a breakdown 11. Skipton - drunk driver crashes into post which impales the (luckily empty) passenger seat 12. M1 northbound two lanes closed at J37 - severe accident 13 M62 eastbound severe disruption from J25 because of a breakdown 14. M62 West yorkshire J27 to J26 closed - Severe accident But a cyclist caused one accident a few weeks ago near Salisbury. And he hit an actual tank ffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bargepole23 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 2 hours ago, tradrockgirl said: Quote Bash Street: "One accident a few weeks ago". Here are vehicle related incidents from BBC Live - Yorkshire for the last 24 hours: 1. A caravan blocked a railway line in York this morning after becoming detached from a car and rolling off the road at a level crossing 2. One lane blocked on A1( J44, A64 (York), because of a car on fire 3. Lane closed on M1 southbound from J35 toJ34 because of a break down 4. M1 entry slip road closed and one lane closed southbound at J46 because of an accident 5. Car hits and seriously injures motorcyclist A19 6. One lane closed and queues on M1 southbound from J33 to J32 , because of a break down 7. A lorry which was pursued through three counties and drove on the wrong side of the M1 left a "trail of destruction", police say 8. M1 West Yorkshire southbound - two lanes closed because of severe accident, from J39 9. M62 West Yorkshire westbound severe disruption, at J32, because of a break down. 10.M1 West Yorkshire northbound one lane closed from J41 - severe disruption because of a breakdown 11. Skipton - drunk driver crashes into post which impales the (luckily empty) passenger seat 12. M1 northbound two lanes closed at J37 - severe accident 13 M62 eastbound severe disruption from J25 because of a breakdown 14. M62 West yorkshire J27 to J26 closed - Severe accident But a cyclist caused one accident a few weeks ago near Salisbury. And he hit an actual tank ffs. Pretty clear who's the scourge of the roads from this list. Someone I follow on twitter has stopped using the word "cycling" and now uses "scourging", which amused me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janus Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 (edited) I drive and cycle, so like some other posters I see the situation from both sides. Regarding the stats from BBC live above, do we actually know what precentage of road users are cyclists? Cars will make up the largest percentage, so presumably will be the largest group to be involved in RTAs. Whatever one's view, we cannot ignore the vulnerability of the law abiding cyclist V the law abiding motorist. One ton V several kilos. That is one very good reason why motorists need to take extra care around cyclists. Edited July 19, 2019 by Janus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRESLEY Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Just seen a piece on telly about cycle lanes taking up too much road space so a clever counciler said the road is for all road users, well all road users should pay flippin road tax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 1 hour ago, PRESLEY said: Just seen a piece on telly about cycle lanes taking up too much road space so a clever counciler said the road is for all road users, well all road users should pay flippin road tax. Shame that there's no such thing as road tax isn't it. But perhaps you mean VED. How much do you think Tesla owners pay for VED? Let you ponder that for a few minutes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janus Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Also, The last time I checked, cycles were emission free, so no duty to pay 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 Actually I want a refund for riding my bike. Every time I'm on my bike I've left my car at home, and I pay £550 a year VED for that, so I'd like a few quid back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest makapaka Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 19 hours ago, Janus said: I drive and cycle, so like some other posters I see the situation from both sides. Regarding the stats from BBC live above, do we actually know what precentage of road users are cyclists? Cars will make up the largest percentage, so presumably will be the largest group to be involved in RTAs. Whatever one's view, we cannot ignore the vulnerability of the law abiding cyclist V the law abiding motorist. One ton V several kilos. That is one very good reason why motorists need to take extra care around cyclists. Should be a test in place for cyclists wishing to ride on the roads. Also a minimum age limit. agree care needs to be taken but some (not all) cyclists have poor road awareness or are simply too young to be on the road. coupled with the increased vulnerability which I agree with - they need to make sure they are qualified to use the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janus Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 I fully agree with your points. I don't' know if it is still in existence, but years ago there used to be a cycle proficiency test. Not heard it mentioned in ages. Even as an adult, I don't feel it is safe cycling on the road. I've experienced too many close passes. I don't know if any part of learning to drive or the driving test focuses any time specifically relating to cyclists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaytie Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 48 minutes ago, makapaka said: Should be a test in place for cyclists wishing to ride on the roads. Also a minimum age limit. agree care needs to be taken but some (not all) cyclists have poor road awareness or are simply too young to be on the road. coupled with the increased vulnerability which I agree with - they need to make sure they are qualified to use the road. Totally agree with the points you make. I would add that it should be compulsory for anyone cycling at night to wear a reflective jacket and the rule about lights on a bicycle should be strenuously enforced. Too frequently I encounter cyclists after dark who aren't easily seen until you're really close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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