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![]() Motorists could be fined for driving too close to cyclists under a safety review designed to make bikes the natural choice for short journeys. Ministers will consider reforms to penalise intimidatory driving, and which aim to reduce the number of cyclists and pedestrians injured. The review by the Department for Transport is likely to consider imposing mandatory passing distances to prevent motorists overtaking too close to cyclists. Passing distances have already been introduced in many countries, with gaps of at least one metre on local roads, rising to one and a half metres on faster routes. The Highway Code instructs motorists to give cyclists “plenty of room”, as they would when passing another vehicle, but no minimum distance has been set. The government review is also likely to investigate the possibility of fines for so-called car dooring, when motorists or car passengers negligently swing open doors and hit passing cyclists. The review could also consider penalties for drivers who stray into cycle stop boxes at traffic lights, which are supposed to give cyclists a head start when the lights go green, as well as ensuring that left-turning vehicles give priority to bikes going straight ahead. The DfT will publish a “call for evidence” today as part of its review of safety standards for cyclists and pedestrians. In 2016, 448 pedestrians and 102 cyclists were killed on British roads and 8,537 people were seriously injured. The review is also expected to consider the case for compulsory bike helmets although this is unlikely to proceed after being dismissed as counter productive by cycling campaigners. It will not contain specific measures but will invite ideas backed with evidence from cycling campaigners and other groups by the start of June, with a government response by the end of August. |
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On 09/03/2018 11:03, colwyn wrote:
Motorists could be fined for driving too close to cyclists under a safety review designed to make bikes the natural choice for short journeys. Ministers will consider reforms to penalise intimidatory driving, and which aim to reduce the number of cyclists and pedestrians injured. The review by the Department for Transport is likely to consider imposing mandatory passing distances to prevent motorists overtaking too close to cyclists. Passing distances have already been introduced in many countries, with gaps of at least one metre on local roads, rising to one and a half metres on faster routes. The Highway Code instructs motorists to give cyclists “plenty of room”, as they would when passing another vehicle, but no minimum distance has been set. The government review is also likely to investigate the possibility of fines for so-called car dooring, when motorists or car passengers negligently swing open doors and hit passing cyclists. Surely cyclists will be subject to the same one-metre rule and therefore are unlikely to be travelling within the opening arc of a door? We all know how law-abiding cyclists are, after all. Or is that Totally Different? The review could also consider penalties for drivers who stray into cycle stop boxes at traffic lights, which are supposed to give cyclists a head start when the lights go green, as well as ensuring that left-turning vehicles give priority to bikes going straight ahead. There are already penalties for disobeying the rules at red traffic lights. The real problem is how to get cyclists to comply with them. The DfT will publish a “call for evidence” today as part of its review of safety standards for cyclists and pedestrians. In 2016, 448 pedestrians and 102 cyclists were killed on British roads and 8,537 people were seriously injured. The review is also expected to consider the case for compulsory bike helmets although this is unlikely to proceed after being dismissed as counter productive by cycling campaigners. It will not contain specific measures but will invite ideas backed with evidence from cycling campaigners and other groups by the start of June, with a government response by the end of August. |
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JNugent wrote:
On 09/03/2018 11:03, colwyn wrote: Motorists could be fined for driving too close to cyclists under a safety review designed to make bikes the natural choice for short journeys. Ministers will consider reforms to penalise intimidatory driving, and which aim to reduce the number of cyclists and pedestrians injured. The review by the Department for Transport is likely to consider imposing mandatory passing distances to prevent motorists overtaking too close to cyclists. Passing distances have already been introduced in many countries, with gaps of at least one metre on local roads, rising to one and a half metres on faster routes. The Highway Code instructs motorists to give cyclists "plenty of room", as they would when passing another vehicle, but no minimum distance has been set. The government review is also likely to investigate the possibility of fines for so-called car dooring, when motorists or car passengers negligently swing open doors and hit passing cyclists. Surely cyclists will be subject to the same one-metre rule and therefore are unlikely to be travelling within the opening arc of a door? We all know how law-abiding cyclists are, after all. Or is that Totally Different? The review could also consider penalties for drivers who stray into cycle stop boxes at traffic lights, which are supposed to give cyclists a head start when the lights go green, as well as ensuring that left-turning vehicles give priority to bikes going straight ahead. There are already penalties for disobeying the rules at red traffic lights. The real problem is how to get cyclists to comply with them. The DfT will publish a "call for evidence" today as part of its review of safety standards for cyclists and pedestrians. In 2016, 448 pedestrians and 102 cyclists were killed on British roads and 8,537 people were seriously injured. The review is also expected to consider the case for compulsory bike helmets although this is unlikely to proceed after being dismissed as counter productive by cycling campaigners. It will not contain specific measures but will invite ideas backed with evidence from cycling campaigners and other groups by the start of June, with a government response by the end of August. Yes of course, the one metre rule. A turd on a pedal cycle undertook me, sorry, filtered, the other day whilst in a queue of traffic. I guess he was about 6" from my nearside. I saw him coming, waited and decided that now was a good time to use the windscreen washers. I hope the turd enjoyed Halfords screenwash. |
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On Friday, March 9, 2018 at 6:56:49 PM UTC, Mr Pounder Esquire wrote:
JNugent wrote: On 09/03/2018 11:03, colwyn wrote: Motorists could be fined for driving too close to cyclists under a safety review designed to make bikes the natural choice for short journeys. Ministers will consider reforms to penalise intimidatory driving, and which aim to reduce the number of cyclists and pedestrians injured. The review by the Department for Transport is likely to consider imposing mandatory passing distances to prevent motorists overtaking too close to cyclists. Passing distances have already been introduced in many countries, with gaps of at least one metre on local roads, rising to one and a half metres on faster routes. The Highway Code instructs motorists to give cyclists "plenty of room", as they would when passing another vehicle, but no minimum distance has been set. The government review is also likely to investigate the possibility of fines for so-called car dooring, when motorists or car passengers negligently swing open doors and hit passing cyclists. Surely cyclists will be subject to the same one-metre rule and therefore are unlikely to be travelling within the opening arc of a door? We all know how law-abiding cyclists are, after all. Or is that Totally Different? The review could also consider penalties for drivers who stray into cycle stop boxes at traffic lights, which are supposed to give cyclists a head start when the lights go green, as well as ensuring that left-turning vehicles give priority to bikes going straight ahead. There are already penalties for disobeying the rules at red traffic lights. The real problem is how to get cyclists to comply with them. The DfT will publish a "call for evidence" today as part of its review of safety standards for cyclists and pedestrians. In 2016, 448 pedestrians and 102 cyclists were killed on British roads and 8,537 people were seriously injured. The review is also expected to consider the case for compulsory bike helmets although this is unlikely to proceed after being dismissed as counter productive by cycling campaigners. It will not contain specific measures but will invite ideas backed with evidence from cycling campaigners and other groups by the start of June, with a government response by the end of August. Yes of course, the one metre rule. A turd on a pedal cycle undertook me, sorry, filtered, the other day whilst in a queue of traffic. I guess he was about 6" from my nearside. I saw him coming, waited and decided that now was a good time to use the windscreen washers. I hope the turd enjoyed Halfords screenwash. JNugent "what punishment have you received for your assault and criminal damage" |
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On 09/03/2018 20:13, Simon Jester wrote:
On Friday, March 9, 2018 at 6:56:49 PM UTC, Mr Pounder Esquire wrote: JNugent wrote: On 09/03/2018 11:03, colwyn wrote: Motorists could be fined for driving too close to cyclists under a safety review designed to make bikes the natural choice for short journeys. Ministers will consider reforms to penalise intimidatory driving, and which aim to reduce the number of cyclists and pedestrians injured. The review by the Department for Transport is likely to consider imposing mandatory passing distances to prevent motorists overtaking too close to cyclists. Passing distances have already been introduced in many countries, with gaps of at least one metre on local roads, rising to one and a half metres on faster routes. The Highway Code instructs motorists to give cyclists "plenty of room", as they would when passing another vehicle, but no minimum distance has been set. The government review is also likely to investigate the possibility of fines for so-called car dooring, when motorists or car passengers negligently swing open doors and hit passing cyclists. Surely cyclists will be subject to the same one-metre rule and therefore are unlikely to be travelling within the opening arc of a door? We all know how law-abiding cyclists are, after all. Or is that Totally Different? The review could also consider penalties for drivers who stray into cycle stop boxes at traffic lights, which are supposed to give cyclists a head start when the lights go green, as well as ensuring that left-turning vehicles give priority to bikes going straight ahead. There are already penalties for disobeying the rules at red traffic lights. The real problem is how to get cyclists to comply with them. The DfT will publish a "call for evidence" today as part of its review of safety standards for cyclists and pedestrians. In 2016, 448 pedestrians and 102 cyclists were killed on British roads and 8,537 people were seriously injured. The review is also expected to consider the case for compulsory bike helmets although this is unlikely to proceed after being dismissed as counter productive by cycling campaigners. It will not contain specific measures but will invite ideas backed with evidence from cycling campaigners and other groups by the start of June, with a government response by the end of August. Yes of course, the one metre rule. A turd on a pedal cycle undertook me, sorry, filtered, the other day whilst in a queue of traffic. I guess he was about 6" from my nearside. I saw him coming, waited and decided that now was a good time to use the windscreen washers. I hope the turd enjoyed Halfords screenwash. JNugent "what punishment have you received for your assault and criminal damage" Assuming you know (I accept that that is absolutely not a safe assumption), what on earth are you talking about? |
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JNugent wrote:
On 09/03/2018 20:13, Simon Jester wrote: On Friday, March 9, 2018 at 6:56:49 PM UTC, Mr Pounder Esquire wrote: JNugent wrote: On 09/03/2018 11:03, colwyn wrote: Motorists could be fined for driving too close to cyclists under a safety review designed to make bikes the natural choice for short journeys. Ministers will consider reforms to penalise intimidatory driving, and which aim to reduce the number of cyclists and pedestrians injured. The review by the Department for Transport is likely to consider imposing mandatory passing distances to prevent motorists overtaking too close to cyclists. Passing distances have already been introduced in many countries, with gaps of at least one metre on local roads, rising to one and a half metres on faster routes. The Highway Code instructs motorists to give cyclists "plenty of room", as they would when passing another vehicle, but no minimum distance has been set. The government review is also likely to investigate the possibility of fines for so-called car dooring, when motorists or car passengers negligently swing open doors and hit passing cyclists. Surely cyclists will be subject to the same one-metre rule and therefore are unlikely to be travelling within the opening arc of a door? We all know how law-abiding cyclists are, after all. Or is that Totally Different? The review could also consider penalties for drivers who stray into cycle stop boxes at traffic lights, which are supposed to give cyclists a head start when the lights go green, as well as ensuring that left-turning vehicles give priority to bikes going straight ahead. There are already penalties for disobeying the rules at red traffic lights. The real problem is how to get cyclists to comply with them. The DfT will publish a "call for evidence" today as part of its review of safety standards for cyclists and pedestrians. In 2016, 448 pedestrians and 102 cyclists were killed on British roads and 8,537 people were seriously injured. The review is also expected to consider the case for compulsory bike helmets although this is unlikely to proceed after being dismissed as counter productive by cycling campaigners. It will not contain specific measures but will invite ideas backed with evidence from cycling campaigners and other groups by the start of June, with a government response by the end of August. Yes of course, the one metre rule. A turd on a pedal cycle undertook me, sorry, filtered, the other day whilst in a queue of traffic. I guess he was about 6" from my nearside. I saw him coming, waited and decided that now was a good time to use the windscreen washers. I hope the turd enjoyed Halfords screenwash. JNugent "what punishment have you received for your assault and criminal damage" Assuming you know (I accept that that is absolutely not a safe assumption), what on earth are you talking about? Jester is not very bright and is baiting with nonsense for replies. Quite a silly Billy. It really is best to mostly ignore him, or, if you are feeling kind, reply to him. Jester loves to get a reply to his silly postings. Quite a sad little man. |
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On 10/03/18 07:56, Mr Pounder Esquire wrote:
JNugent wrote: On 09/03/2018 11:03, colwyn wrote: Motorists could be fined for driving too close to cyclists under a safety review designed to make bikes the natural choice for short journeys. Ministers will consider reforms to penalise intimidatory driving, and which aim to reduce the number of cyclists and pedestrians injured. The review by the Department for Transport is likely to consider imposing mandatory passing distances to prevent motorists overtaking too close to cyclists. Passing distances have already been introduced in many countries, with gaps of at least one metre on local roads, rising to one and a half metres on faster routes. The Highway Code instructs motorists to give cyclists "plenty of room", as they would when passing another vehicle, but no minimum distance has been set. The government review is also likely to investigate the possibility of fines for so-called car dooring, when motorists or car passengers negligently swing open doors and hit passing cyclists. Surely cyclists will be subject to the same one-metre rule and therefore are unlikely to be travelling within the opening arc of a door? We all know how law-abiding cyclists are, after all. Or is that Totally Different? The review could also consider penalties for drivers who stray into cycle stop boxes at traffic lights, which are supposed to give cyclists a head start when the lights go green, as well as ensuring that left-turning vehicles give priority to bikes going straight ahead. There are already penalties for disobeying the rules at red traffic lights. The real problem is how to get cyclists to comply with them. The DfT will publish a "call for evidence" today as part of its review of safety standards for cyclists and pedestrians. In 2016, 448 pedestrians and 102 cyclists were killed on British roads and 8,537 people were seriously injured. The review is also expected to consider the case for compulsory bike helmets although this is unlikely to proceed after being dismissed as counter productive by cycling campaigners. It will not contain specific measures but will invite ideas backed with evidence from cycling campaigners and other groups by the start of June, with a government response by the end of August. Yes of course, the one metre rule. A turd on a pedal cycle undertook me, sorry, filtered, the other day whilst in a queue of traffic. I guess he was about 6" from my nearside. I saw him coming, waited and decided that now was a good time to use the windscreen washers. I hope the turd enjoyed Halfords screenwash. Why not your sharpened battleaxe dripping with turd? |
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On 10/03/18 11:26, Mr Pounder Esquire wrote:
Jester is not very bright I would take that as a great compliment since it comes from you. |
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On Friday, March 9, 2018 at 10:26:24 PM UTC, Mr Pounder Esquire wrote:
JNugent wrote: On 09/03/2018 20:13, Simon Jester wrote: On Friday, March 9, 2018 at 6:56:49 PM UTC, Mr Pounder Esquire wrote: JNugent wrote: On 09/03/2018 11:03, colwyn wrote: Motorists could be fined for driving too close to cyclists under a safety review designed to make bikes the natural choice for short journeys. Ministers will consider reforms to penalise intimidatory driving, and which aim to reduce the number of cyclists and pedestrians injured. The review by the Department for Transport is likely to consider imposing mandatory passing distances to prevent motorists overtaking too close to cyclists. Passing distances have already been introduced in many countries, with gaps of at least one metre on local roads, rising to one and a half metres on faster routes. The Highway Code instructs motorists to give cyclists "plenty of room", as they would when passing another vehicle, but no minimum distance has been set. The government review is also likely to investigate the possibility of fines for so-called car dooring, when motorists or car passengers negligently swing open doors and hit passing cyclists. Surely cyclists will be subject to the same one-metre rule and therefore are unlikely to be travelling within the opening arc of a door? We all know how law-abiding cyclists are, after all. Or is that Totally Different? The review could also consider penalties for drivers who stray into cycle stop boxes at traffic lights, which are supposed to give cyclists a head start when the lights go green, as well as ensuring that left-turning vehicles give priority to bikes going straight ahead. There are already penalties for disobeying the rules at red traffic lights. The real problem is how to get cyclists to comply with them. The DfT will publish a "call for evidence" today as part of its review of safety standards for cyclists and pedestrians. In 2016, 448 pedestrians and 102 cyclists were killed on British roads and 8,537 people were seriously injured. The review is also expected to consider the case for compulsory bike helmets although this is unlikely to proceed after being dismissed as counter productive by cycling campaigners. It will not contain specific measures but will invite ideas backed with evidence from cycling campaigners and other groups by the start of June, with a government response by the end of August. Yes of course, the one metre rule. A turd on a pedal cycle undertook me, sorry, filtered, the other day whilst in a queue of traffic. I guess he was about 6" from my nearside. I saw him coming, waited and decided that now was a good time to use the windscreen washers. I hope the turd enjoyed Halfords screenwash. JNugent "what punishment have you received for your assault and criminal damage" Assuming you know (I accept that that is absolutely not a safe assumption), what on earth are you talking about? Jester is not very bright and is baiting with nonsense for replies. Quite a silly Billy. It really is best to mostly ignore him, or, if you are feeling kind, reply to him. Jester loves to get a reply to his silly postings. Quite a sad little man. At least Jester is a cyclist and this is a cycling group. Why do you post here? Nugent has the mental illness defence, what is your excuse? |
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On 10/03/18 22:24, Peter Keller wrote:
On 10/03/18 07:56, Mr Pounder Esquire wrote: JNugent wrote: On 09/03/2018 11:03, colwyn wrote: Motorists could be fined for driving too close to cyclists under a safety review designed to make bikes the natural choice for short journeys. Ministers will consider reforms to penalise intimidatory driving, and which aim to reduce the number of cyclists and pedestrians injured. The review by the Department for Transport is likely to consider imposing mandatory passing distances to prevent motorists overtaking too close to cyclists. Passing distances have already been introduced in many countries, with gaps of at least one metre on local roads, rising to one and a half metres on faster routes. The Highway Code instructs motorists to give cyclists "plenty of room", as they would when passing another vehicle, but no minimum distance has been set. The government review is also likely to investigate the possibility of fines for so-called car dooring, when motorists or car passengers negligently swing open doors and hit passing cyclists. Surely cyclists will be subject to the same one-metre rule and therefore are unlikely to be travelling within the opening arc of a door? We all know how law-abiding cyclists are, after all. Or is that Totally Different? The review could also consider penalties for drivers who stray into cycle stop boxes at traffic lights, which are supposed to give cyclists a head start when the lights go green, as well as ensuring that left-turning vehicles give priority to bikes going straight ahead. There are already penalties for disobeying the rules at red traffic lights. The real problem is how to get cyclists to comply with them. The DfT will publish a "call for evidence" today as part of its review of safety standards for cyclists and pedestrians. In 2016, 448 pedestrians and 102 cyclists were killed on British roads and 8,537 people were seriously injured. The review is also expected to consider the case for compulsory bike helmets although this is unlikely to proceed after being dismissed as counter productive by cycling campaigners. It will not contain specific measures but will invite ideas backed with evidence from cycling campaigners and other groups by the start of June, with a government response by the end of August. Yes of course, the one metre rule. A turd on a pedal cycle undertook me, sorry, filtered, the other day whilst in a queue of traffic. I guess he was about 6" from my nearside. I saw him coming, waited and decided that now was a good time to use the windscreen washers. I hope the turd enjoyed Halfords screenwash. Why not your sharpened battleaxe dripping with turd? Wot no answer? Your dripping sharpened battle-axe would be ideal for the job! |
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