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Cycling proficiency While we must cut the pollution that causes so much harm and I agree that cycling is one method, I think that if cyclists are to use roads, they must be subject to the same laws as other road users and be policed accordingly.
In Glasgow, cycle paths are being put everywhere, usually reducing the road width for other users, buses etc, and as a result of this causing further delays. The traffic just doesn’t flow.
I travel past several cycle lanes daily yet am lucky if I see two cyclists. I understand they aren’t fully utilised because the pavements aren’t full!
With more appearing to be spent on creating first-class road surfaces for bikes (the roads in Glasgow are appalling), the cycling community should make a contribution to help cover costs, as do I, at £140 per year.
I also have to be insured and wear a seatbelt for safety. As a minimum, the wearing of helmets for cyclists should be a legal requirement.
Most cyclists’ attitude to red lights seems to be that they’re there only to brighten up the pole they sit on; and front and rear lights are for cars only.