Made me laugh, how sad

[ufkacbln]

I would guess a few people on here know my pet hate is BMW drivers but it would be wrong for me to tar all BMW drivers as being bad drivers.

Bit like all cyclists being classed as red light jumpers really...plus they pay no road tax.

However Audi drivers.........

 

[Lonestar]

However Audi drivers.........

You must live in a posher bit,mate.

 

[ufkacbln]

Apply the "Boateng criteria"?

The introduction of the fixed penalty is not aimed at responsible cyclists who sometimes feel obliged to use the pavement out of fear of traffic and who show consideration to other pavement users when doing so. Chief police officers, who are responsible for enforcement, acknowledge that many cyclists, particularly children and young people, are afraid to cycle on the road, sensitivity and careful use of police discretion is required.”

Later reaffirmed by the Home Office in advice to CSOs

“CSOs and accredited persons will be accountable in the same way as police officers. They will be under the direction and control of the chief officer, supervised on a daily basis by the local community beat officer and will be subject to the same police complaints system. The Government have included provision in the Anti Social Behaviour Bill to enable CSOs and accredited persons to stop those cycling irresponsibly on the pavement in order to issue a fixed penalty notice.

I should stress that the issue is about inconsiderate cycling on the pavements. The new provisions are not aimed at responsible cyclists who sometimes feel obliged to use the pavement out of fear of the traffic, and who show consideration to other road users when doing so. Chief officers recognise that the fixed penalty needs to be used with a considerable degree of discretion and it cannot be issued to anyone under the age of 16. (Letter to Mr H. Peel from John Crozier of The Home Office, reference T5080/4, 23 February 2004)

 

[Lonestar]

Those would be advisory though.

What? Those cycling traffic lights are advisory? I didn't know that.

 

[cd365]

Apply the "Boateng criteria"?



Later reaffirmed by the Home Office in advice to CSOs

Bear in mind that it is still illegal, you can still get fined and if a kindly copper lets you off thank them profusely!