Dangerous Cycling Law
A new bill is to be proposed aiming to stop dangerous cycling in cities and towns. A conservative MP has been pursuing the introduction of a cycling law to stop those who kill by riding dangerously. Currently there is a penalty in place that charges the offender £2500 and holds no possible chance of going to prison. Because the chances of a pedestrian becoming injured from a bike are so rare, the bill almost seems unnecessary. There are not many cases in which a person has been wounded because of a cyclist and many of those who do cycle are not welcoming the new cycling bill.
The theory that cyclists are dangerous is not one that many have come up with but there should be something in place that stops the dangerous cyclists from endangering others on pathways and pavements in busy areas at hectic times of the day. There is also the danger of cyclists becoming under threat from motorists if they choose to cycle in the road. Thus there being plenty of reasons as to why cycling, as a mode of transport, is at times dangerous. Is it that much of a problem that a law needs to be brought in to take down those who continue to ride in such an unsafe manner?
Cycling as a sport is welcomed by many and as a hobby it is greatly received too. As a way of keeping fit it is has been hailed as a fantastic form of exercise. Cycling as a form of transport is a topic that divides the people of Britain. Motorists seem to be outraged at those who choose to ride in the road, where as pedestrians are equally irritated when they choose to cycle on the pavement. No one seems to favour the cyclist very much in today's society. Even though there are numerous campaigns trying to entice more people to get out on their bikes and leave cars at home, very little choose this option and those that do are looked upon with irritation when they get in the way of traffic and people on foot.
It may be down to the fact that cyclists do not always have their own cycle lanes. Many roads and pathways do include a segregated track for bicycles, but not all roads and walkways are alike and this seems to be where the anger stems from. Other countries do have roads especially for bikes and cyclists therefore they are not getting in the way of others. This results in less anger being put upon those who choose to cycle. If Britain wants more people on bikes then looking at how other countries have gone about it is the way to do it, not by introducing a cycling law.
The theory that cyclists are dangerous is not one that many have come up with but there should be something in place that stops the dangerous cyclists from endangering others on pathways and pavements in busy areas at hectic times of the day. There is also the danger of cyclists becoming under threat from motorists if they choose to cycle in the road. Thus there being plenty of reasons as to why cycling, as a mode of transport, is at times dangerous. Is it that much of a problem that a law needs to be brought in to take down those who continue to ride in such an unsafe manner?
Cycling as a sport is welcomed by many and as a hobby it is greatly received too. As a way of keeping fit it is has been hailed as a fantastic form of exercise. Cycling as a form of transport is a topic that divides the people of Britain. Motorists seem to be outraged at those who choose to ride in the road, where as pedestrians are equally irritated when they choose to cycle on the pavement. No one seems to favour the cyclist very much in today's society. Even though there are numerous campaigns trying to entice more people to get out on their bikes and leave cars at home, very little choose this option and those that do are looked upon with irritation when they get in the way of traffic and people on foot.
It may be down to the fact that cyclists do not always have their own cycle lanes. Many roads and pathways do include a segregated track for bicycles, but not all roads and walkways are alike and this seems to be where the anger stems from. Other countries do have roads especially for bikes and cyclists therefore they are not getting in the way of others. This results in less anger being put upon those who choose to cycle. If Britain wants more people on bikes then looking at how other countries have gone about it is the way to do it, not by introducing a cycling law.
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