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Old February 9th 20, 06:11 PM posted to uk.rec.cycling
jnugent
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Default Calls for SUVs to be BANNED from towns and cities to reducepedestrian and cyclist deaths

On 09/02/2020 11:36, TMS320 wrote:

On 09/02/2020 00:10, JNugent wrote:
On 08/02/2020 18:24, TMS320 wrote:
On 08/02/2020 17:39, Simon Mason wrote:
QUOTE: A European safety council wants SUVs banned from towns and
cities as part of efforts to cut the number of pedestrians and
cyclists being killed.

Lovely idea. But what is a the definition of an SUV?

However, crash test experts at Euro NCAP and Thatcham have hit back
at the suggestion, stating that whilst SUVs are generally heavier,
they 'do not necessarily present a greater threat to pedestrian and
cyclist safety'.

Based on tests with dummies...


...otherwise known as militant cyclists?


What's a militant cyclist?


Someone has given you an example.

There are more of which you already are well aware, Polly.



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