I haven't previously replied to this thread. Honestly, when it started, I wasn't all that inerested. I watched the video, thought 'what a ****', and that was enough for me.
The use of a claxon like that with the apparent purpose to startle pedestrians is about as anti-social a thing for a cyclist to do as I can think of. Following it up with swearing them is (as aptly demonstrated by the video) risky business.
When it comes down to what to do, though, I don't the see the role of a cyclist as very different from that of a motorist, or what cyclists request of other road users.
Slow down and be prepared to stop. If they don't seem to notice you, use a bell, or say hello, and stop if necessary. If this happens frequently on a normal route and it is problematic, either leave more time, or choose a different route. I don't think it's that difficult to show each other courtesy.
Username wrote:Like fudge they do! Pedestrians do not have priority on a road. If you want pedestrians to have priority on infrastructure made for vehicles, then where do you draw the line? Should we be allowed to set up a telescope on the A82, like right in the middle of it where the white stripes are.
We should not be allowed to set up a telescope on the A82 because that would consititute an obstruction, which is contrary to the law. However, if someone were determined to do so, I should like to think that motorists of all sorts would be considerate enough not to kill them for their impertinence.
If pedestrians do not have priority on a road, does that mean motorists should be allowed to run them over?
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