Helen Martin: Why cyclists should all be '˜lightmares'
Well, I applaud such cyclists. Elsewhere in the city are council placards around lampposts saying cyclists are required by law to have lights, but many don’t – so drivers should look out for them.
How about … cyclists are required by law to have lights and those who don’t will be cautioned or charged and prosecuted, just as would be the case with other road users?
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Hide AdCyclists dressed in black with no lights on dusky or dark nights, especially with the new, dimmer street lighting, are almost invisible.
Putting themselves at risk, they are also a threat to pedestrians and motorists.
The lighter, brighter and more dazzling and flashing a biker is, the better, for all of us.