Cyclist escapes prosecution after fatal collision with pensioner
Police say speed limits only apply to ‘mechanically propelled vehicles’ and not bicycles
www.telegraph.co.uk
Got the headline but the rest behind a paywallCyclist escapes prosecution after fatal collision with pensioner
Police say speed limits only apply to ‘mechanically propelled vehicles’ and not bicycleswww.telegraph.co.uk
Weird, I don't pay for it but can see the whole article.Got the headline but the rest behind a paywall
We often wonder how they get away with ignoring traffic signs, riding the wrong way up one way roads, riding on pavements... why should they bother when they know they can literally get away with murder
a civil action may prove to be successful as these are also focused on ‘rights and wrongs’ rather than just the letter of the law. However, purely Based on the article (it’s on the internet so it must be true) there may be a case for mitigation.The law needs to return to the principles of do no harm, injury, loss or damage regardless of an individuals actions. The case above proves the stupidity of legislation not taking these principles as a foundation.
Wasn’t it a pedestrian who was charged for stepping in the path of the cyclist?If the group of cyclists were doing 'timed laps', isn't this classed as racing or competition riding? is this allowed on UK roads without marshalls & appropriate safety measures being put in place?
I remember being pulled for 'furious cycling' when I lived in Devon, this was the early 80's. Being a holiday town and during the summer, despite it being around 7.00am, I was told that I was an accident waiting to happen & I would be prosecuted if I was seen appeasring to break the speed limit again.
I also recall a few years ago a cyclist knocking down a pedestian in London (Oxford Road I believe) and being prosecuted for causing the pedestrian's death. This happened on a pavem,ent, so I suspect different rules apply, but they shouldn't.
I also recall reading an article about cyclists in Wales being seen frequently overtaking cars in 20mph areas but as they're not mechanically propelled, there's no laws being broken.
Got the headline but the rest behind a paywall
Weird, I don't pay for it but can see the whole article.
Possibly.... or else they randomly block out the bulk of the text and replace it with an advert to subscribe.Ad Blocker?