Judge fines cyclist for using road

[Samtheman1k]

National cyclists’ groups reacted with outrage after a Shropshire judge ruled that a cyclist broke the law because he chose to ride on the road instead of a cycle path.

WTF?????

I didn't realise that it was LAW to use cycle lanes...surely a bicycle is a road vehicle and can use the road if they want to?

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[Samtheman1k]

I read it that he was cycling on the road as it was quicker, but resulted in holding up traffic, so the judge fined him as he should have been on the cycle path.

 

[Samtheman1k]

108: Double white lines where the line nearest you is solid. This means you MUST NOT cross or straddle it unless it is safe and you need to enter adjoining premises or a side road. You may cross the line if necessary to pass a stationary vehicle, or overtake a pedal cycle, horse or road maintenance vehicle, if they are travelling at 10mph or less.

So what's the problem exactly?

 

[Samtheman1k]

I don't get some of the cyclist attitude over this topic - are you seriously suggesting that a guy who caused an extreme inconvenience to other road users should have escaped punishment just because he was a cyclist? So, hypothetical stuff now - what if he'd been in a car doing 15-20mph in a 60mph zone? Similar situation, just changed the offending vehicle. Should he be fined for being an inconsiderate little **** then?

Good analogy. Tractors, horses, road sweepers drive at 20mph in a 60mph zone, but arn't charged. So why should it be only cyclists?

 

[Samtheman1k]

as a motorcyclist i do complain about the state of the roads

And neither do Band A motorists...

EDIT: SOrry, quoted wrong bit..

 

[Samtheman1k]

Cyclist was inconsiderate to other road users. He was fined.

I wish car drivers were fined every time they were inconsiderate!!! you could probably abolish income tax with the money the government would make!!!