sayerbloke Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 As seen here Your thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilB Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 £££££££££££££££££ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 Pedestrians, next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 As an ex racing cyclist whose bikes didn't even have space for lights (and were never ridden at night) this number plate news crap seriously annoys me even though I have hung up my wheels permanently. Fitting a plate goes against all the aerodynamic advantages which a competition bike strives to achieve. Plus I personally have a big hang-up about being registered as gobblygook by any authority. I don't even like car number plates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v15ben Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 I don't really get this idea. If I took the plates off my bike and cycled down an alley way or got off the bike when I saw plod, what would they do?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32Ash Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 [ QUOTE ] I don't really get this idea. If I took the plates off my bike and cycled down an alley way or got off the bike when I saw plod, what would they do?? [/ QUOTE ] I suppose it would be pretty much the same as if you did that with a motorbike? Admittedly they couldn't give you points on your licence (unless they start endorsing 'cycling proficiency' certificates ). But they could fine you I'd imagine. Crazy idea still, of course. Although, think of the extra income through the fines... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterb Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 The whole reason for suggesting the number plates is so that more policing can be done by camera, rather than having real law enforcement by real people. Stupid idea! Get more bobbies out there on patrol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 I don't think it's crazy. Some cyclists are menaces in London and deserve a slap. So many jump lights, hit pedestrains and abuse drivers everday. I bet if one knocked off your wing mirror or scratched your car whilst squeezing through a jam - you'd want to know who he/she was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby_simon Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 Next there will be roat tax for Bikes ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 Registration is the thin edge of the road tax wedge. It hardly encourages those cyclists who use bikes for their environmental beliefs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 i actualy gone done for riding on the pavement, in lee on solent,near gosport. went to court and got fined £10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 I got stopped and warned once by a 'Jam Sandwich' (in those days) for speeding on my bike in a 30 zone! Another time I got laser gunned going fast down hill. It was before I knew what they were and I honestly thought I was about to take a hit from a police marksman!! Not at all funny at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuntimeFrankie Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 I think there should a crack down on cyclists without lights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 FuntimeF > Certainly regards no lights after dark. It's a good example of how ridiculous the law would be if they made having lights legal 24/7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustynuts Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Reflecting the interest in cycling, London will be hosting the start of the Tour de France next year, with an opening ceremony in Trafalgar Square. [/ QUOTE ] How does that work then? Do they cycle off to France and then start the Tour, does the Tour actually begin in Trafalgar Square, or does the Tour just continue as it always has done (round France) without visiting London and we have a party? If cycling on the road is too dangerous for the cyclists and they decide to break the law and cycle on the pavement then they should be stopped / fined / removed or whatever. But why not have cycle lanes and enforce them, wouldn't that be better than forcing cyclists back into the road? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuntimeFrankie Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 [ QUOTE ] FuntimeF > Certainly regards no lights after dark. It's a good example of how ridiculous the law would be if they made having lights legal 24/7. [/ QUOTE ] No, just during the dark hours. I have twice almost taken out prats with no lights and no relective gear! If they can afford the bike, they can afford £20 for a decent set of lights, daft feckers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 FF > Agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32North Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 About fooking time as well, plus they should be made to sit a road test, so they know what to do, where to go and how to behave on the road. Afterall, they are a vehicle like anyone else. Too many a time I've seen cyclists go thru reds on skip onto the path in Edinburgh, they bump into stationary cars, cut corners and when tooted at for their stupidity they throw the fingers and carry on. Personally, I think you're mad to ride a bike in todays city centre's, its life threatening at the least!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Watson Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 No surprise, Switzerland has had it for years, £2 per bike, valid for 6 months, helps prevent alot of crimes and keeps the country virtually crime free! so why not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 i was thinking of buying a new bike, what do you recon to this baby click here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 This has absolutely nothing to do with safety and everything to do with £££. People are being encouraged to drop their cars and use bikes. So when it actually happens the powers that be realise their losing all the £££ that cars generate for them (taxation, fines, fuel, etc); so they come up with this hair-brained idea. Nobs. People need to be encouraged to ride bikes, not put off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gren Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Not just the money but control. These people's sole purpose is life is to control more of your life and leave less up to personal decision. Reading the rest of the article it goes on about making 'jaywalking' illegal. So now you can;t use your brain to decide when and where to cross the road - you need to find the place the soemone else has decided for you...........even if the road is empty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 ....Exactly! It's control which gets to me. To apply controls as far as something like jaywalking is an insult to one's intelligence. In fact, it will fast-track to being brain-dead! I value my rebellious, selfish, perverted, fun-loving brain far too much, as does everything else here value theirs, methinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Reading the rest of the article it goes on about making 'jaywalking' illegal. So now you can;t use your brain to decide when and where to cross the road - you need to find the place the soemone else has decided for you...........even if the road is empty! [/ QUOTE ] its just prepping the way to introduce us as the 51st State of America Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loddrik Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Thanks god I don't live in London, and yes, I do run red lights. But hey! I am a cyclist, it is my god given right to do so!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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