Blogger: it seems to me that, although there are some tolerable changes, the main thrust has been simply to have a rather petty go at the motorist.
What is suggested is inevitably going to delay the progress of all traffic - thus causing ever greater pollution levels.
We are already being treated to appalling attitudes from a significant percentage of cyclists on the roads without granting them even more powers.
Anybody, who like me, walks regularly on paths used by both cyclists and pedestrians will already be aware how appalling so many cyclists can be. I feel that my safety is seriously endangered by reckless and inconsiderate riding at least three or four times a year - every year.
Maybe making road cyclists take a test before being allowed onto the roads is the only way this might work. They should also be forced to take out third party insurance to protect other road users. Helmets MUST be compulsory as with motor cycles.
