As a cyclist, I was heartened to read in The Evening Press that the police were to crack down on cyclists riding without lights - yes, that old chestnut again!
Similarly, as a motorist, I was pleased to hear comments asking for action on car drivers still using mobile phones while travelling in their cars.
Sadly, cycling through York before 7.30am (when it's still dark!) there doesn't appear to be any sign of action on any of these transgressors.
I can only assume that this is because the police are keeping well out of harm's way, having taken advice from their health and safety officer.
Unlit cycles, riding on pavements as the road is only for use in cases of emergency, ignoring red lights, appearing the wrong way out of one way streets etc, etc, make it a dangerous method of taking my daily exercise.
Robert Long,
The Garlands,
York.
Updated: 10:06 Saturday, January 07, 2006
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