Re: Cyclists Rights to the Road.
Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2006 2:31 pm
Cenobitez wrote:
Road Tax ? Nope
> % of petrol ? Nope
> Wear and Tear ? Yep
> Accidents ? Yep
So can see why some dont feel they have a right, I would like to see cyclists paying towards this as its only fair, if you use it, you should pay towards its ware and tear>>>>
I have to admit that I'm one of those selfish motorists who fucking hates cyclists - most seem to think that the rules of the road simply don't apply to them and they're a major pain in the arse when you're in a hurry and can't overtake the bastards.
And what's worse, if you're driving along an unlit country lane on a dark winter night and knock over a cyclist wearing full SAS-style black gear (complete with black balaclava) riding a black bike with no lights - it's YOUR fault!!!!
All that said though, the vast majority of cyclists are also motorists. In which case they already pay just like the rest of us.
I am though in favour of some sort of compulsory cycling proficiency test.
Road Tax ? Nope
> % of petrol ? Nope
> Wear and Tear ? Yep
> Accidents ? Yep
So can see why some dont feel they have a right, I would like to see cyclists paying towards this as its only fair, if you use it, you should pay towards its ware and tear>>>>
I have to admit that I'm one of those selfish motorists who fucking hates cyclists - most seem to think that the rules of the road simply don't apply to them and they're a major pain in the arse when you're in a hurry and can't overtake the bastards.
And what's worse, if you're driving along an unlit country lane on a dark winter night and knock over a cyclist wearing full SAS-style black gear (complete with black balaclava) riding a black bike with no lights - it's YOUR fault!!!!
All that said though, the vast majority of cyclists are also motorists. In which case they already pay just like the rest of us.
I am though in favour of some sort of compulsory cycling proficiency test.