Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
Should bicycles have number plates?
my wife told me that our youngest son was nearly hit by a
cyclist crossing Green Lanes at the St Ann's junction, an
elderly resident was hit a year or so ago, on the same crossing,
if you wait long enough at this junction it is a frequent occurrance.
There are many cyclists who do obey road rules, but being
patient at the lights could save a life, whether it be the cyclist
or a pedestrian, road safety seems to not be a priority for
policing, and there seems always an excuse not to do so by
the safer neibourhoods team, I'd understand if it wasn't their
remit. Benefits from cyclist registration system would be insurance
for cyclists, and possibly make bike theft more difficult to get away
with. Cyclist reg. may be another tax, the introduction costs should
be nominal as not to discourage the growth of cycling in London.
It could be argued that cyclists shouldn't pay anything, that the
GLA stump up for a registration system for the contribution cyclists
bring to the environment. Cycling is about freedom of movement
so greater regulation maybe seen as an affront, but more timely
policing is definitely required as part of regular duties.
I'd be interested on views on this either way.
Replies to This Discussion
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Permalink Reply by Sean Boyle on
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This long, fairly thoughtful and well mannered discussion (compared to most on the topic of cyclists) ultimately shows only that a lout is a lout, whether on a bike or behind the wheel of a car.
However, it should be remembered that the Highway Code was largely created to regulate and control motorised vehicles, which are inherently dangerous, and beyond the capacity of most drivers to control in a crisis. While I don't condone breaking the existing rules, we need new rules that take into account the varied needs of different road users, and that reflect the real risks and potential damage. Just think how different the Code would be if it were designed from scratch for pedestrians and cyclists, and motor vehicles had to conform to it, rather than the other way round. Too many drivers think they have a divine right to drive as fast as their engines allow in built-up environments. A more sensible policy, with ALL urban traffic limited to 20mph, would create a safer, more equitable and relaxed city.
On a lighter note, see this spoof of the fixie urban warrior in action:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/tvandradioblog/video/2013/ju...
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