Tack-dropping since Feb 2014 in inner Melbourne, no end in sight

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Shut Up Legs

Shut Up Legs

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Now a cyclist has been fined for riding clear of the tack-throwing zone. I hate this country. :sad:
https://www.bicyclenetwork.com.au/f...&sid=0565b4321339712cf5118f595808c890#p679334
 
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Shut Up Legs

Shut Up Legs

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The cyclist's fine for avoiding the tack-strewn bike lane was also posted on Farcebook:
https://www.bicyclenetwork.com.au/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=26910&start=960#p679334

Our road rules explicitly state that we can avoid a bike lane if it is "impracticable" to use, and having tacks scattered over it does (in my opinion) make it impracticable, but it would have to be tested in court, and I don't know if the cyclist who was fined is willing to contest the fine or not.
 
The cyclist's fine for avoiding the tack-strewn bike lane was also posted on Farcebook:
https://www.bicyclenetwork.com.au/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=26910&start=960#p679334

Our road rules explicitly state that we can avoid a bike lane if it is "impracticable" to use, and having tacks scattered over it does (in my opinion) make it impracticable, but it would have to be tested in court, and I don't know if the cyclist who was fined is willing to contest the fine or not.
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Fine has been rescinded, but because the lane in question does not meet the legal definition of a compulsory bike lane.
Yes, I just read that a moment ago in the thread I linked above. :smile: I must admit I didn't see that one coming, but I'm probably over-cynical. It's nice to see something working out in favour of cyclists for a change.
 

ianrauk

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I can't believe it's still going on, but then again, after hearing all your stories about Aussie car drivers and Franks horrific read about his Indipac ride. I don't think I would want to cycle Australia anytime soon.
 
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