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Letter in Shropshire Star

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  • June 30, 2015 at 12:34 pm #24332
    climber

    Letter: Cycle paths should be used for safety

    Cyclists complain that motorists make their lives difficult when on the road. Where there is a cycle path provided they should use it as local councils spend over £1 million each year on creating and upgrading cycle paths so cyclists can ride safely.

     

    Recently, a group of cyclists riding along the A518 from Stafford to Newport on the stretch between Gnosall and Newport, which road users know is full of bends and for most of its length has either double or single white lines restricting overtaking. This group of approximately 10-15 members decided to play chicken with motorists. Where the double white line stretch occurred they would ride either two or three abreast continually changing the outside riders.

    Before riding along a main road cyclists should read the Highway Code where it states that where there is a single continuous white line or a double white line they should ride in single file. Many vehicles now have forward facing cameras which would show should there be a accident that the cyclist was to blame. They should also remember that they are not required to have insurance nor do they pay road tax which other road users have to do.

    Cyclists, if you wish to stay alive and uninjured use your head when on major roads, before someone gets frustrated at your actions puts one or more of you inhospital. Use the cycle path where provided.

    R Knight

    Newport

     

     

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  • June 30, 2015 at 2:00 pm #851855
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    mrmo

    farrell wrote:”Before riding

    farrell wrote:
    ”Before riding along a main road cyclists should read the Highway Code where it states that where there is a single continuous white line or a double white line they should ride in single file.”

    Can someone point me in the direction of this part of the highway code?

    I think

    66

    You should
    keep both hands on the handlebars except when signalling or changing gear
    keep both feet on the pedals
    never ride more than two abreast, and ride in single file on narrow or busy roads and when riding round bends
    not ride close behind another vehicle
    not carry anything which will affect your balance or may get tangled up with your wheels or chain
    be considerate of other road users, particularly blind and partially sighted pedestrians. Let them know you are there when necessary, for example, by ringing your bell if you have one. It is recommended that a bell be fitted.

    And yes I know it isn’t law, but when has that mattered to the average anti cyclist?

    June 30, 2015 at 1:48 pm #851853
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    mrmo

    wycombewheeler wrote:Clearly

    wycombewheeler wrote:
    Clearly Mr R Knight needs to check rule 129 of the highway code which clearly states crossing of the white lines is acceptable for overtaking cyclists or horses.

    129

    Double white lines where the line nearest you is solid. This means you MUST NOT cross or straddle it unless it is safe and you need to enter adjoining premises or a side road. You may cross the line if necessary, provided the road is clear, to pass a stationary vehicle, or overtake a pedal cycle, horse or road maintenance vehicle, if they are travelling at 10 mph (16 km/h) or less.
    Laws RTA 1988 sect 36 & TSRGD regs 10 & 26

    As they are probably doing closer to 20 from the letter writers comments, he can’t overtake legally.

    I guess


    169

    Do not hold up a long queue of traffic, especially if you are driving a large or slow-moving vehicle. Check your mirrors frequently, and if necessary, pull in where it is safe and let traffic pass.

    applies

    June 30, 2015 at 1:41 pm #851851
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    wycombewheeler

    Clearly Mr R Knight needs to
    Clearly Mr R Knight needs to check rule 129 of the highway code which clearly states crossing of the white lines is acceptable for overtaking cyclists or horses.

    and also rule 163 “give motorcyclists, cyclists and horse riders at least as much room as you would when overtaking a car ”

    the only reason he wants cyclist to be single file is so he can overtake them without giving them adequate room (staying on the same side of the double white lines)

    June 30, 2015 at 1:10 pm #851849
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    farrell

    Actually, it appears that the
    Actually, it appears that the writer of this letter is a UKIP councillor.

    There is no point trying to make sense or reason of anything the doolally old twat has to say about anything.

    June 30, 2015 at 1:02 pm #851847
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    farrell

    “Before riding along a main
    “Before riding along a main road cyclists should read the Highway Code where it states that where there is a single continuous white line or a double white line they should ride in single file.”

    Can someone point me in the direction of this part of the highway code?

    June 30, 2015 at 12:45 pm #851845
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    climber

    http://www.shropshirestar.com
    http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2015/06/30/letter-cycle-paths-should-be-used-for-safety/

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