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From: The Medway Handyman on 19 Dec 2009 11:08 DavidR wrote: > "The Medway Handyman" <davidlang(a)nospamblueyonder.co.uk> wrote >> DavidR wrote: >>> "Judith M Smith" <judithmsmith(a)live.co.uk> wrote >>>> On Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:44:03 +0000, Peter Grange >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> I have written with my suggestions and my MP is very interested - >>>>>> they will be taken up with the DfT: >>>>>> >>>>>> All cyclists over 16 who wish to ride on public roads must take >>>>>> and pass a written test based on the Highway Code and basic cycle >>>>>> maintenance; passing the test entitles them to a cycle licence >>>>>> and gives them a cyclist registration number. >>>>>> >>>>>> Cyclists over the age of 16 must not ride on public roads unless >>>>>> they possess a cycle licence. >>>>>> >>>>>> Cyclists over the age of 16 must not ride on public roads unless >>>>>> they possess third party liability insurance. >>>>>> >>>>>> Cyclists over the age of 16 must only ride cycles which conform >>>>>> to some required standards when on public roads >>>>>> >>>>>> Cyclists over the age of 16 must not ride on public roads unless >>>>>> they wear a hi-viz outer garment (or slip on vest) on the back of >>>>>> which is clearly displayed their cyclist registration number. >>>>>> >>>>>> The cycles of habitual cycling law breakers will be confiscated >>>>>> and crushed. >>>>>> >>>>>> (With many thanks to KeithT for the ideas) >>>>>> >>>>> And you have every right to do that, but I repeat, why don't you >>>>> put your stupid proposals to them instead of posting like a prat >>>>> here. >>>> >>>> >>>> I am sorry - I thought that cyclists may be interested in ideas >>>> which may affect their future. >>>> >>>> Is this not the case? >>> >>> Well... you have merely produced a child's Christmas present list. >>> For each item in the list, how about telling us what you think the >>> problem is and why you think your idea will help to solve it? >> >> Perhaps you could tell us why you object so strongly to a perfectly >> reasonable concept? > > Asking the person making the proposals to give their reasoning first > is a strong objection is it? Not at all, but they are so clearly written there is no need to. The almost hysterical rection from the BMX brigade needs examination though. >> Why shouldn't cyclists pass a test of competance, be identified >> easily & have compulsory insurance? We could easily cover the admin >> costs by charging a fee - we could call it Road Tax. > > I don't know. I'm asking. So am I. -- Dave - The Tax Paying Motorist
From: MasonS on 19 Dec 2009 11:17 On 19 Dec, 14:57, Conor <co...(a)gmx.co.uk> wrote: > In article <5436517e-4810-4b19-ab04-1b9f46160113 > @s31g2000yqs.googlegroups.com>, Mas...(a)BP.com says... > > > It's OK. > > Some people have to keep the wheels of industry going > > They're called lorry drivers. You do nothing that would be missed if you > were to stop. > > -- > Conorwww.notebooks-r-us.co.uk > > I'm not prejudiced. I hate everybody equally. What would you put in your lorry's tank, eh? Do think before engaging gear. -- Simon Mason
From: DavidR on 19 Dec 2009 12:05 "The Medway Handyman" <davidlang(a)nospamblueyonder.co.uk> wrote >>> Perhaps you could tell us why you object so strongly to a perfectly >>> reasonable concept? >> >> Asking the person making the proposals to give their reasoning first >> is a strong objection is it? > > Not at all, but they are so clearly written there is no need to. The requests are clearly written, true... I still don't see any reasoning. > The almost hysterical rection from the BMX brigade needs examination > though. When a proposer can't put a case forward and just resorts to attacking an opponent for merely asking questions, what term should be used to describe that emotion? >>> Why shouldn't cyclists pass a test of competance, be identified >>> easily & have compulsory insurance? We could easily cover the admin >>> costs by charging a fee - we could call it Road Tax. >> >> I don't know. I'm asking. > > So am I. So it remains a wishlist needing no response. > -- > Dave - The Tax Paying Motorist -- DavidR - a tax payer, and user of a variety of private and public transport aids.
From: Conor on 19 Dec 2009 12:17 In article <59f26541-7ca4-45b9-8db5-35eeb70303e2 @b2g2000yqi.googlegroups.com>, MasonS(a)BP.com says... > What would you put in your lorry's tank, eh? > Do think before engaging gear. Diesel which, unfortunately for you, doesn't need to come from crude oil. -- Conor www.notebooks-r-us.co.uk I'm not prejudiced. I hate everybody equally.
From: MasonS on 19 Dec 2009 12:34
On 19 Dec, 17:17, Conor <co...(a)gmx.co.uk> wrote: > In article <59f26541-7ca4-45b9-8db5-35eeb70303e2 > @b2g2000yqi.googlegroups.com>, Mas...(a)BP.com says... > > > What would you put in your lorry's tank, eh? > > Do think before engaging gear. > > Diesel which, unfortunately for you, doesn't need to come from crude > oil. > > -- > Conorwww.notebooks-r-us.co.uk > > I'm not prejudiced. I hate everybody equally. That's why our site is building a world scale biodiesel plant - got to keep you going when the oil runs out. -- Simon Mason |