SquareDaff
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Sorry I didn't catch that - I had my earphones inYES we have made 8 pages, I bet this could go on forever![]()
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Sorry I didn't catch that - I had my earphones inYES we have made 8 pages, I bet this could go on forever![]()
I'm not being pedantic here...just asking for peoples thoughts....couldn't you be done for riding without due care and attention?!YEs I know you could argue the same about car drivers listening to CD players but we're a cycling forum. Is it feasible? WOuld it stand up in court?
I know there have been studies which would seem to indicate that a persons driving style can be affected by the type of music listened to. From my own experiences I would tend to agree.It's an interesting point, but they would have to prove that the listening to music has degraded a persons ability to control the bike surely. This would seem difficult to prove.
I guess it could be tested if a cyclist listening to music caused an accident and this was deemed a contributing factor.
If the standard of your riding fell below that expected of a prudent cyclist, yes. But that's the definition of the offence and irrespective of whether you have headphones in - i don't know the cycling specifics here but to be done for the analogous driving offence you would usually have to actually be doing something wrong.I'm not being pedantic here...just asking for peoples thoughts....couldn't you be done for riding without due care and attention?
. Maybe we need something like "noise-enhancing earphones" for cycling? Could be a cool new product idea![]()
The comparison with listening to music whilst driving is, IMO, of limited relevance because the need to have a constant "image" of potential dangers approaching from the rear is so much smaller in a car.YEs I know you could argue the same about car drivers listening to CD players ...
The comparison with listening to music whilst driving is, IMO, of limited relevance because the need to have a constant "image" of potential dangers approaching from the rear is so much smaller in a car.
Comparison with motorways is also of limited relevance, unless you cycle on motorways too.I disagree entirely, if I'm driving down a motorway what is happening behind me is probably the most important thing, because if somethig happens in front of me, I need to know exactly what my options are to avoid the incident. This information comes from know what is happening behind you.
However having music on in the car, or headphones on my bike don't reduce my ability to take this in, as it's my eyes that obtain that information.
Comparison with motorways is also of limited relevance, unless you cycle on motorways too.
You'll note that I referred to "limited" relevance.I look forward to reading why this is an irrelevant comparison!