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Old October 10th 04, 05:40 PM posted to uk.transport.london,uk.rec.cycling
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Default Bus driver complaint and OYBike

On Sun, 10 Oct 2004 15:41:27 GMT,
(Nick Cooper) wrote in
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who can I complain to about all the ****s on bikes who
think that red lights - particularly those at pedestrian crossing -
somehow don't count for them?


You can complain to uk.tosspot, who will greet you as a long-lost
brother. They think the fact that "yoofs" on bikes commit offences
justifies whatever behaviour they see fit to inflict on those unlucky
enough to have to share the road with them, and the disparity in
danger posed by cyclists and motorists is of no relevance.

Alternatively you could consider to what extent the relative
seriousness of your pet hate and the homicidal bus driver might be
informed by the fact the fact that the bus driver is trained to a
higher standard than most road users, is entrusted with the safety of
multiple occupants of his vehicle, is driving a large and heavy
vehicle and is notionally a professional driver paid to drive. His
company has a duty of care to those with whom their drivers share the
roads.

Guy
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