Cyclist Prosecuted For Speeding
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http://www.surreycomet.co.uk/news/11844876.Cyclist...
Good, its about time that cyclists are brought to task where they flout the rules
Good, its about time that cyclists are brought to task where they flout the rules
I agree, cyclists should deffinitely be done for speeding
Pisses me right off when they zoom around in 30 limits thinking they are some how above the law, granted it doesn't happen often but there are a few steep hills near me with 30 limits and the cyclists don't half get some speed going down them
Pisses me right off when they zoom around in 30 limits thinking they are some how above the law, granted it doesn't happen often but there are a few steep hills near me with 30 limits and the cyclists don't half get some speed going down them
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“He did realise at the time he was going above 20mph but did not have a speedometer."
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He should have plead not guilty. A radio presenter last year set a precedent for Royal parks when he was caught speeding in Hyde park as he had it the charge clarified that it applies to motorised vehicles only as they (the royal parks) don't have the powers the police do and so can't make up rules, the 5mph rule would have got loads of runners as well.
“He did realise at the time he was going above 20mph but did not have a speedometer."
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He should have plead not guilty. A radio presenter last year set a precedent for Royal parks when he was caught speeding in Hyde park as he had it the charge clarified that it applies to motorised vehicles only as they (the royal parks) don't have the powers the police do and so can't make up rules, the 5mph rule would have got loads of runners as well.
For those that don't know, I am also a cyclist.
Its not really the fact its speeding, its more the fact cyclist was taken to task. There are some who give cyclists an bad name, and in London i regularly see them ignoring pedestrian crossing lights etc.
A number of pedestrians in Richmond Park have been hit by cyclists, even the cycling forums report these instances.
And yes, had a driver been doing 40mph through I would have considered a similr post.
Its not really the fact its speeding, its more the fact cyclist was taken to task. There are some who give cyclists an bad name, and in London i regularly see them ignoring pedestrian crossing lights etc.
A number of pedestrians in Richmond Park have been hit by cyclists, even the cycling forums report these instances.
And yes, had a driver been doing 40mph through I would have considered a similr post.
As a regular cyclist in Richmond Park I often wonder how I am supposed to keep to a limit without any requirement to have a speed measurement & indication device on my bike. 
I too have overtaken cars on this same stretch of road, but I've no idea how fast they (or I) were traveling. Far too many dawdle (or stop) to look at the cute deer ...
I too have overtaken cars on this same stretch of road, but I've no idea how fast they (or I) were traveling. Far too many dawdle (or stop) to look at the cute deer ...
jeremyc said:
As a regular cyclist in Richmond Park I often wonder how I am supposed to keep to a limit without any requirement to have a speed measurement & indication device on my bike.
I too have overtaken cars on this same stretch of road, but I've no idea how fast they (or I) were traveling. Far too many dawdle (or stop) to look at the cute deer ...
Thankfully I only cycle on roads where there are no speed limits for me I too have overtaken cars on this same stretch of road, but I've no idea how fast they (or I) were traveling. Far too many dawdle (or stop) to look at the cute deer ...
jeremyc said:
As a regular cyclist in Richmond Park I often wonder how I am supposed to keep to a limit without any requirement to have a speed measurement & indication device on my bike.
I too have overtaken cars on this same stretch of road, but I've no idea how fast they (or I) were traveling. Far too many dawdle (or stop) to look at the cute deer ...
You should know if your speed is above 20mph surely. How long have you been a cyclist / driver ?I too have overtaken cars on this same stretch of road, but I've no idea how fast they (or I) were traveling. Far too many dawdle (or stop) to look at the cute deer ...
Lame excuse.
Clearly its obvious when you're cycling at double the 20mph limit (that is pretty serious speed!) - but had he not admitted guilt at the roadside, the defense of not having a device advising him of his speed would have "got him off" surely? Or is it the same "absolute" - irrelevant if you know or not. You either are, or are not speeding.
jeremyc said:
WinstonWolf said:
Thankfully I only cycle on roads where there are no speed limits for me
Luckily my gearing (and leg speed) are not sufficient to allow me to exceed the limit by any great margin. gus607 said:
You should know if your speed is above 20mph surely. How long have you been a cyclist / driver ?
Lame excuse.
I defy anyone to accurately differentiate between cycling at 19mph and 23mph without a measurement device.Lame excuse.
Clearly in this case you would know you were travelling at 40+mph, but by the letter of the law 23mph would also be a problem.
Non-story. If I was capable of doing double the limit in an area where a bike could and if I did and if there was a speed trap there, fair enough. Cop the small fine, you're not getting banned or points or anything.
That said, first they came for etc. In NSW drink riding carries the same penalties and licence implications as drink driving.
That said, first they came for etc. In NSW drink riding carries the same penalties and licence implications as drink driving.
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