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AIUI the ID thing didn't get presented to parliament.Fellow Residents of nsw, welcome to a new era of fascism. "Show me your papers."
AIUI the ID thing didn't get presented to parliament.Fellow Residents of nsw, welcome to a new era of fascism. "Show me your papers."
Footpathsi thought it was ok to go on the footpaths, or was that with kids only?
They make it confusing by painting some footpaths with no bike stencils, that may make the average person think you can ride on all the other footpaths.Footpaths
Children under 12 years of age can ride on a footpath. An adult rider who is supervising a cyclist under 12 may also ride with the young cyclist on the footpath. Cyclists are allowed to ride on footpaths where indicated by signs
That's entrapment!!They make it confusing by painting some footpaths with no bike stencils, that may make the average person think you can ride on all the other footpaths.
State by state thing. In SA anyone is allowed to ride on the footpath now.Footpaths
Children under 12 years of age can ride on a footpath. An adult rider who is supervising a cyclist under 12 may also ride with the young cyclist on the footpath. Cyclists are allowed to ride on footpaths where indicated by signs
Bloody pot smoking lawless hippies.State by state thing. In SA anyone is allowed to ride on the footpath now.
See, that's the ridiculousness of laws. No consistency. Why is it safer to ride on an S.A. footpath???State by state thing. In SA anyone is allowed to ride on the footpath now.
Hah, this from the state that brought you Nimbin.Bloody pot smoking lawless hippies.
This thread is about NSW, back to your bong.
That's in northern NSW, practically Queenslanders up there so I never give them a second thought discussing real NSW matters :whistle:Hah, this from the state that brought you Nimbin.
and if you are over 12 and under 18 - eg kid riding with little brother, you are not allowed on the footpath as you don't qualify as the supervising adult. yes our political process is that stupid.Footpaths
Children under 12 years of age can ride on a footpath. An adult rider who is supervising a cyclist under 12 may also ride with the young cyclist on the footpath. Cyclists are allowed to ride on footpaths where indicated by signs
Cause they don't have a fuckwit like Duncan Gay.See, that's the ridiculousness of laws. No consistency. Why is it safer to ride on an S.A. footpath???
So, we aren't the only people on the fucking planet, the laws are supposed to make it safer for everyone. Bike riders being cunts and running red lights is dangerous for drivers and pedestrians too.NO safety has changed for the cyclist in these laws.
But the fines for doing something much less dangerous than if it were done in a car are massive.
The only thing that changes in the safety issue is that the road ragers (cyclist haters) will be much worse than ever and the good drivers of which most are don't need to change. So no gain only loss for the cyclist. That is the reality of it.
Common Sense tells a driver of which 93% of cyclists are, that AT LEAST a metre is needed, but bogans will not change one bit.
Yeah its exactly the same as a car running a red. Never mind that it actually might help congestion.Bike riders being cunts and running red lights is dangerous for drivers and pedestrians too.
Fit a bell, don't be a dick and you won't be fined, if you think it still sucks move to North Korea.
Well try a cycleway in Newcastle...if the kids don't hit you with rocks (or their parents flog you for telling their kids off for throwing rocks at you), the fat as fat 3 lane wide fat cunts waddling along the shared pathway 3 a brest drinking shakes and eating ice cream manage to knock you off with their hurled abuse filled with self hatred, wild off leash dogs or children biting your legs or jamming in your spokes, the overlay focused runners with ear buds in swaying side to side wing you, or any of the many other threats of violence against cyclists don't knock you off then you're in with a good chance of being knocked down by some fucktard on a bike that is rushing to catch the peloton. That is without the constant threat of swerving cars, eggs, various canned substances, or glass.This has never been my experience. I have a bell on my commuter bike which covers a lot of bike paths. Consistently pedestrians step to the left and often accompanied by a friendly "thankyou" or a wave. I think a lot of the confusion arises if you ring your bell too late, when you're right on top of the pedestrian, causing a minor panic. If you ring from a suitable distance you get a much better response, you have time to ring again if needed, and people actually get out of your way making your ride more enjoyable.
This is the case in a lot of places with a more enlightened approach to traffic flow and safety. Downtown Tokyo just recently...pedestrians were like flies on a fresh turd. Cyclists weaving through them and nobody getting upset. I barely heard a bell either! Mainly the squeaky crusty groan of the not so well maintained bike. And do you think I saw a helmet? Nope! That said I like helmets.State by state thing. In SA anyone is allowed to ride on the footpath now.
NSW only has 3 places the government cares for...Hah, this from the state that brought you Nimbin.
Are you sure? As someone with no ID other than a passport, and regularly hassled by the cops for living I'd like to more...AIUI the ID thing didn't get presented to parliament.