Don’t have an issue with Police fining RLJ cyclists, or those on the pavement, without lights at night etc…
Suppose it’s frustrating when, while the are doing it, they ignore the drivers on the mobile stopped in the ASL.
As cyclists, I think we’re in danger of sounding like the idiot motorists who moan on that the police should try and catch “real criminals” when they get pulled over for speeding/no tax etc
I think RLJ’s should be given the choice of a fine or some cycle training – might be a little more proactive.
Funnily enough, never had an issue with RLJ cyclists when I’m in the car – doesn’t bother me in the slightest and I’ve never had one jump the lights into my path – but they really annoy me when I’m on the bike… giving us all a bad name.
Like it or not (and I know where the real danger lies on the road) there is a lot of “public” anger at law breaking cyclists – think the Police are buggered if they do and buggered if they don’t on this issue…
Regarding focusing on poor driving standards instead, does it have to be an either/or situation? – Can’t they be encourages/supported for focusing on all problems on the road.