[Gllug] Cyclists (off topic)

[Jason Clifford]

On Mon, 11 Aug 2003, Doug Winter wrote:

> > Nobody here is denying that a collision with a car, van, truck or bus is 
> > likely to cause more damage however that's not issue when discussing 
> > whether cyclists should be required to demonstrate a minimum level of 
> > competence and hold adequate third party insurance before going on the 
> > road.
> 
> What about kids?

Surely if someone is old enough to cycle on the highway they are legally 
responsible.

As I said in a previous message I do think it would be impracticle to 
enforce a proper registration/tax/insurance system on cyclists and this is 
one of the main reasons.

Still, I could turn your point around and ask what about the children - 
how can it be a good thing for them to be able to weave in and out of 
vehicle traffic without any real training or any verification that they 
are basically competent and safe on the road for their own sakes.

Jason Clifford
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