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An interesting report for Australian cyclists about cycling on thepavement (specifically in NSW)
"Why I support the call to allow cyclists to ride on footpaths in NSW"
The constant police crackdowns on cyclists combined with some of the world’s most expensive fines highlight Sydney’s backwards attitude towards something that should be encouraged. In addition to the whopping $319 fine riders face for wearing no helmet — despite studies showing it doesn’t improve safety — the horrific crime of riding on a footpath is also the subject of the constant police operations. The law stipulates that children under 12 years of age can ride on a footpath and an adult rider supervising a cyclist under 12 can also do the same. For everyone else there is a $106 fine for the act. http://www.news.com.au/technology/in...fc2eaf25080934 -- Bod |
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An interesting report for Australian cyclists about cycling onthe pavement (specifically in NSW)
On 08/12/2017 08:48, Bod wrote:
"Why I support the call to allow cyclists to ride on footpaths in NSW" The constant police crackdowns on cyclists combined with some of the world’s most expensive fines highlight Sydney’s backwards attitude towards something that should be encouraged. In addition to the whopping $319 fine riders face for wearing no helmet — despite studies showing it doesn’t improve safety — the horrific crime of riding on a footpath is also the subject of the constant police operations. The law stipulates that children under 12 years of age can ride on a footpath and an adult rider supervising a cyclist under 12 can also do the same. For everyone else there is a $106 fine for the act. http://www.news.com.au/technology/in...fc2eaf25080934 It seems that the UK could learn a lot from New South Wales. It doesn't sound 100% perfect, but it's a lot better than here. Paying those fines is completely voluntary, of course. If you can't do the time... |
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An interesting report for Australian cyclists about cycling onthe pavement (specifically in NSW)
On 08/12/2017 12:18, JNugent wrote:
On 08/12/2017 08:48, Bod wrote: "Why I support the call to allow cyclists to ride on footpaths in NSW" The constant police crackdowns on cyclists combined with some of the world’s most expensive fines highlight Sydney’s backwards attitude towards something that should be encouraged. In addition to the whopping $319 fine riders face for wearing no helmet — despite studies showing it doesn’t improve safety — the horrific crime of riding on a footpath is also the subject of the constant police operations. The law stipulates that children under 12 years of age can ride on a footpath and an adult rider supervising a cyclist under 12 can also do the same. For everyone else there is a $106 fine for the act. http://www.news.com.au/technology/in...fc2eaf25080934 It seems that the UK could learn a lot from New South Wales. It doesn't sound 100% perfect, but it's a lot better than here. Paying those fines is completely voluntary, of course. If you can't do the time... "Currently NSW and Victoria are the only states that do not allow riding on the footpath." The rest of Oz doesn't find it a problem. -- Bod |
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An interesting report for Australian cyclists about cycling onthe pavement (specifically in NSW)
On 08/12/2017 12:47, Bod wrote:
On 08/12/2017 12:18, JNugent wrote: On 08/12/2017 08:48, Bod wrote: "Why I support the call to allow cyclists to ride on footpaths in NSW" The constant police crackdowns on cyclists combined with some of the world’s most expensive fines highlight Sydney’s backwards attitude towards something that should be encouraged. In addition to the whopping $319 fine riders face for wearing no helmet — despite studies showing it doesn’t improve safety — the horrific crime of riding on a footpath is also the subject of the constant police operations. The law stipulates that children under 12 years of age can ride on a footpath and an adult rider supervising a cyclist under 12 can also do the same. For everyone else there is a $106 fine for the act. http://www.news.com.au/technology/in...fc2eaf25080934 It seems that the UK could learn a lot from New South Wales. It doesn't sound 100% perfect, but it's a lot better than here. Paying those fines is completely voluntary, of course. If you can't do the time... "Currently NSW and Victoria are the only states that do not allow riding on the footpath." The rest of Oz doesn't find it a problem. "The rest of the country has not yet addressed the problem2 is a better way to put it. There is no good reason to tolerate yobbish behaviour. QUOTE (from the article): "it’s worth noting that I am going to continue riding on the footpath regardless of whether the law changes or not. Sure I might be risking multiple $106 fines, but if you have ever commuted into the city on bicycle, you will understand why. ENDQUOTE [To the writer of the article:] Yes, we do understand why. You're a self-centred yob who doesn't care about the rights of others, especially those of pedestrians. You're not the first one we've encountered, unfortunately. QUOTE: Don’t like me doing it? Build better infrastrucure for cyclists and it won’t be an issue. Simple. ENDQUOTE Stick you hand in your pocket... for that fine. It sounds as though the authorities there have blood in their veins and determination in their hearts. |
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An interesting report for Australian cyclists about cycling onthe pavement (specifically in NSW)
On Fri, 8 Dec 2017 08:48:47 +0000
Bod wrote: "Why I support the call to allow cyclists to ride on footpaths in NSW" The constant police crackdowns on cyclists combined with some of the world’s most expensive fines highlight Sydney’s backwards attitude towards something that should be encouraged. In addition to the whopping $319 fine riders face for wearing no helmet — despite studies showing it doesn’t improve safety — the horrific crime of riding on a footpath is also the subject of the constant police operations. The law stipulates that children under 12 years of age can ride on a footpath and an adult rider supervising a cyclist under 12 can also do the same. For everyone else there is a $106 fine for the act. http://www.news.com.au/technology/in...fc2eaf25080934 The problem with /allowing/ cycling on footpaths is that it encourages the perception that cyclists /should/ ride on footpaths - granted there are some footpaths whose use is generally preferable to the main carriageway, but there are many where it's not only slower but also more hazardous. |
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An interesting report for Australian cyclists about cycling on the pavement (specifically in NSW)
Rob Morley wrote:
On Fri, 8 Dec 2017 08:48:47 +0000 Bod wrote: "Why I support the call to allow cyclists to ride on footpaths in NSW" The constant police crackdowns on cyclists combined with some of the world's most expensive fines highlight Sydney's backwards attitude towards something that should be encouraged. In addition to the whopping $319 fine riders face for wearing no helmet - despite studies showing it doesn't improve safety - the horrific crime of riding on a footpath is also the subject of the constant police operations. The law stipulates that children under 12 years of age can ride on a footpath and an adult rider supervising a cyclist under 12 can also do the same. For everyone else there is a $106 fine for the act. http://www.news.com.au/technology/in...fc2eaf25080934 The problem with /allowing/ cycling on footpaths is that it encourages the perception that cyclists /should/ ride on footpaths - granted there are some footpaths whose use is generally preferable to the main carriageway, but there are many where it's not only slower but also more hazardous. There are no footpaths in this nation where it is "preferable" to ride a pedal bike on. |
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An interesting report for Australian cyclists about cycling on the pavement (specifically in NSW)
James Wilkinson Sword wrote:
On Fri, 08 Dec 2017 20:31:56 -0000, Mr Pounder Esquire wrote: Rob Morley wrote: On Fri, 8 Dec 2017 08:48:47 +0000 Bod wrote: "Why I support the call to allow cyclists to ride on footpaths in NSW" The constant police crackdowns on cyclists combined with some of the world's most expensive fines highlight Sydney's backwards attitude towards something that should be encouraged. In addition to the whopping $319 fine riders face for wearing no helmet - despite studies showing it doesn't improve safety - the horrific crime of riding on a footpath is also the subject of the constant police operations. The law stipulates that children under 12 years of age can ride on a footpath and an adult rider supervising a cyclist under 12 can also do the same. For everyone else there is a $106 fine for the act. http://www.news.com.au/technology/in...fc2eaf25080934 The problem with /allowing/ cycling on footpaths is that it encourages the perception that cyclists /should/ ride on footpaths - granted there are some footpaths whose use is generally preferable to the main carriageway, but there are many where it's not only slower but also more hazardous. There are no footpaths in this nation where it is "preferable" to ride a pedal bike on. Oh shut up you unfit useless lazy bugger who can't cycle more than 100 yards. Have you ever in your worthless life made any constructive contribution to any thread? If so, show us. |
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An interesting report for Australian cyclists about cycling on the pavement (specifically in NSW)
James Wilkinson Sword wrote:
On Fri, 08 Dec 2017 20:16:55 -0000, Rob Morley wrote: On Fri, 8 Dec 2017 08:48:47 +0000 Bod wrote: "Why I support the call to allow cyclists to ride on footpaths in NSW" The constant police crackdowns on cyclists combined with some of the world's most expensive fines highlight Sydney's backwards attitude towards something that should be encouraged. In addition to the whopping $319 fine riders face for wearing no helmet - despite studies showing it doesn't improve safety - the horrific crime of riding on a footpath is also the subject of the constant police operations. The law stipulates that children under 12 years of age can ride on a footpath and an adult rider supervising a cyclist under 12 can also do the same. For everyone else there is a $106 fine for the act. http://www.news.com.au/technology/in...fc2eaf25080934 The problem with /allowing/ cycling on footpaths is that it encourages the perception that cyclists /should/ ride on footpaths - granted there are some footpaths whose use is generally preferable to the main carriageway, but there are many where it's not only slower but also more hazardous. I mainly drive and occasionally cycle. As a driver I'd prefer if the cyclists were on the footpath, so they don't impede traffic. As a cyclist I always use the footpath if the road is busier (safer and easier). This is because you are a law breaking ******. As pedestrian I don't care at all, I just step to the side to let cyclists past. This is because you are a gutless little ******. |
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****** Birdbrain Macaw (now "James Wilkinson" LOL), the Sociopathic Attention Whore
On Fri, 08 Dec 2017 20:38:20 -0000, Birdbrain Macaw (now "James Wilkinson"),
the pathological attention whore of all the uk ngs, blathered again: Oh shut up you unfit useless lazy bugger who can't cycle more than 100 yards. YOU shut up, you filthy unwashed workshy ****** that refuses to get up before 10 a.m. and calls it an "illness"! You are DISGUSTING! -- Unemployable, workshy "permanently ill" Birdbrain Macaw's (now "James Wilkinson" LOL) description of his "disease": "It's called an illness. I cannot get out of bed before about 10am." MID: |
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****** Birdbrain Macaw (now "James Wilkinson" LOL), the Sociopathic Attention Whore
On Fri, 08 Dec 2017 20:40:22 -0000, Birdbrain Macaw (now "James Wilkinson"),
the pathological attention whore of all the uk ngs, blathered again: I mainly drive and occasionally cycle. You mainly TROLL and bait for ATTENTION, you abnormal ****ed up pathological attention whore! -- Unemployable, workshy "permanently ill" Birdbrain Macaw's (now "James Wilkinson" LOL) description of his "disease": "It's called an illness. I cannot get out of bed before about 10am." MID: |
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