London Banter - View Single Post - B**y Borris Bikes and other Cyclists in London

[email protected] · November 20th 11, 02:57 PM posted to uk.transport.london

In article , (Robin) wrote:

I agree with that but I wonder why we get all this ire against
cyclists when it is the much larger number of moron motor vehicle
drivers who kill thousands of people every year.

Perhaps it is that (i) in London at least a much higher proportion of
cyclists act unlawfully and without consideration for others -
especially pedestrians who seem to be seen as a soft target (sic) and
(ii) there is next to no enforcement of the law and penalties for
cyclists - indeed, it is almost impossible to take action against a
cyclist who fails to stop after smashing one's shopping, ripping
trousers, etc etc.

That is in my observation a very jaded and exaggerated view. I don't cycle
in london now as much as I did until March but I still see a good deal of it
and most cyclists do obey the law whatever you might think.

Look at it another way. I cannot recall when I last had to take
avoiding action because of a car going through a red light or driving
the wrong way on a one-way road. It is pretty much a weekly event
with cyclists.

Lucky you! It happens to me regularly.

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Colin Rosenstiel