My workmate: "I think cyclists should be forced to use the cyclepaths and take a test"

[steveindenmark]

I live in a country where everyone cycles. It is so bloody difficult to start an anti cycling arguement.

 

[albion]

It is pro cycling here too mainly.

Even Norman Tebbit is pro bike, what with with his tales about his dads job seeking.

 

[benb]

If blue circular is "Must Do" what are we to make of this:

 

[Dan B]

If blue circular is "Must Do" what are we to make of this:

I saw one of those the other day but couldn't find either a volleyball net or a parent and child to play against. Does anyone know what the penalty is for ignoring the sign?

 

[youngoldbloke]

If blue circular is "Must Do" what are we to make of this:

Yes, I asked that earlier - see p36 'Know Your Traffic Signs'
edit: page 36. Note that the 'Cyclists Dismount' sign is rectangular - therefore ADVISORY only

 

[classic33]

If blue circular is "Must Do" what are we to make of this:

Cycle path which must be shared with pedestrians.

 

[classic33]

I always find this puts me off using them. All that waiting for a pedestrian to do the sharing with detracts from the utility.

One of the most incorrectly used signs, often placed by local councils.
In the meantime though, you'll have to either share the road or become a pedestrian for part of your ride.

 

[benb]

Cycle path which must be shared with pedestrians.

And yet some ignorant drivers will assume it means that cyclists must use the path provided.

 

[youngoldbloke]

And yet some ignorant drivers will assume it means that cyclists must use the path provided.

Maybe thats because it's circular? What about the one that shows just a bike - 'route for pedal cycles only'. Is that a 'must do' for cyclists or a 'must not do' for everyone else? No wonder people are confused.

 

[Tim Hall]

I saw one of those the other day but couldn't find either a volleyball net or a parent and child to play against. Does anyone know what the penalty is for ignoring the sign?

Two points and change of serve.

 

[downfader]

I think your work mate should just

Hmm so tempted to print that off and flash it at various people I work with....

 

[ianrauk]

Hmm so tempted to print that off and flash it at various people I work with....

Get one of these..and use when necessary .

 

[downfader]

Get one of these..and use when necessary .

If only I had somewhere to store it, haha!