Cyclists must observe road laws
Having read a number of letters lately regarding cyclists and unreasonable prosecutions may I be permitted to make the following comments.
A red light means stop, and applies to cyclists as well.
A roundabout has a single flow in one direction - do not short cut the process by cycling against the flow simply to shorten the journey to your required exit.
When it's dark or visibility is poor, please display lights front and rear and wear something reflective so everyone can see you.
Give-ways and halt signs at junctions apply to cyclists as well.
Where there is a cycle path (installed at great cost to the council taxpayer) please use them - don't wobble about in the middle of the road.
Pedestrian crossings are for pedestrians, not to allow cyclists to circumnavigate traffic flows.
Footpaths and other such areas are for people on foot, in wheelchairs or pushing infants in prams. They should not have to negotiate a mine field of fast moving cyclists careering towards them without regard.
Please do not jam your MP3 headphones into your ears and at full volume which renders you oblivious to all other traffic.
Please remember if a vehicle is approaching you from behind single file is safest and best to avoid a collision.
If I drove my car with the same causal disregard for the Road Traffic Act and safety I could be certain that a police officer would stop me and issue me with a ticket.
If you are going to use the public highways observe the rules.
Vicky Parkin, Doseley
