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Re: new highway code laws
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2022 5:55 pm
by Currywurst and Chips
Someone failed their cycling proficiency at primary school.....
Re: new highway code laws
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2022 6:49 pm
by Dohnut
Ronnie Hotdogs wrote: ↑Fri Jan 28, 2022 3:58 pm
Dohnut wrote: ↑Fri Jan 28, 2022 3:17 pm
WickfordO wrote: ↑Fri Jan 28, 2022 1:44 pm
If I was a cyclist I'd rather be a live pacifist than a dead anarchist. I just hope these staunch cyclists don't suddenly become traffic police.
And what about cyclists riding on pavements that have no makings and also these invalid carriages?
Another problem is that cyclists are unidentifiable if they do something wrong and run away.
Important point. I have no issue with changes that protect cyclists.
But I do hope it creates better habits from cyclists too. Far too many have little regard for pedestrians, ride where they should not and feel they have the right to ignore traffic lights.
I’m sure now that changes will make life safer for them they (some) themselves will become more considerate to others.
No, that’s not what this is about.
This is about protecting vulnerable cyclists from inconsiderate, impatient bumhole motorists.
The new Highway Code actually covers the need for cyclists to give more consideration to pedestrians. So it’s also about protecting people from bumhole cyclists.
Re: new highway code laws
Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2022 7:25 am
by Orient_Man_And_Boy
And pedestrians?
Now they have priority at uncontrolled junctions. So when travelling to the Os, I can be turning into Huxley Rd but must wait if people are standing waiting to cross the side road.
My front end will be across the gap in the bus lane and my arse end will block the only valid route along the High Rd (ALL vehicles inc bicycles).
How long before I’m rear ended or verbally abused?
Re: new highway code laws
Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2022 10:36 am
by o-no
Prestige Worldwide wrote: ↑Fri Jan 28, 2022 5:23 pm
Its safer
for me
I don't care about anyone else on the pavement, or laws that don't suit me
Fixed that for you.
Re: new highway code laws
Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2022 11:20 am
by Jack
Overall these new laws are dangerous, and will result in accidents. If this was such a good idea, why wasnt this implemented 10, 20, 30 years ago?
Re: new highway code laws
Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2022 12:45 pm
by Chelmsford Swimmer
Orient_Man_And_Boy wrote: ↑Sat Jan 29, 2022 7:25 am
And pedestrians?
Now they have priority at uncontrolled junctions. So when travelling to the Os, I can be turning into Huxley Rd but must wait if people are standing waiting to cross the side road.
My front end will be across the gap in the bus lane and my arse end will block the only valid route along the High Rd (ALL vehicles inc bicycles).
How long before I’m rear ended or verbally abused?
You shouldn't start turning until you see your way is clear including waiting pedestrians.
Re: new highway code laws
Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2022 3:22 pm
by Long slender neck
o-no wrote: ↑Sat Jan 29, 2022 10:36 am
Prestige Worldwide wrote: ↑Fri Jan 28, 2022 5:23 pm
Its safer
for me
I don't care about anyone else on the pavement, or laws that don't suit me
Fixed that for you.
Duh.