So Dave oh wise one off the pavements and roads what’s your opinion on the mobility scooters. Some off them are quite fast nowadays should they be on road or pavement.
I would expect people in need of mobility assistance to use the pavement however I know some folk like to ride in the side of the road in quieter areas
Tbh those electric scooters are a weird one - It went from the police informing people that they were breaking the law by using on public pavements and roadways, because they are motorised and they weren't covered by any kind of insurance to, almost overnight, just about every large city in the UK, renting em out to anyone and everyone, regardless of age or ability.
Think it's down to whatever makes the most money tbh. Reckon that if they felt they'd raise more funds banning em / issuing fines, reckon they'd be banned.
Tbh those electric scooters are a weird one - It went from the police informing people that they were breaking the law by using on public pavements and roadways, because they are motorised and they weren't covered by any kind of insurance to, almost overnight, just about every large city in the UK, renting em out to anyone and everyone, regardless of age or ability.
The ones you rent in city’s are off the council so they say they’re government approved/serviced etc basically, you can use them if you’re paying us to use them (and not on the pavement)
Adult cyclists are not allowed to use the pavement to cycle on (unless it’s a dual purpose path and that’ll be marked for cyclists)
I made a point about adults cycling and using scooters on the pavement
What the fuck have pedestrians crossing the road got to do with the above?
I never said cyclists should cycle on the pavement I stated I cycle on the road all I said is I can’t blame some for cycling on pavements because roads are so dangerous.More dangerous to a cyclist than a cyclist is to a pedestrian on a pavement.
How many times and ways do I have to explain that to you.
If you don’t believe me get on a bike and have a ride around you might just might change your mind
Small rodents such as mice, or ferrets. Ducks, geese, chickens and fowl generally Larger mammals such as cats. Larger ruminates such as sheep or goats. Much bigger animals such as Cows, horses and elephants. Toddlers or babies accompanied or unaccompanied. Wheelchair or mobility scooter users. Children under ten on foot. People over 70 on foot. All other pedestrians. Emergency vehicles. People on roller skates or skateboards. People on non electric scooters. People on non electric bicycles. Totters and their ilk pushing handcarts. Buses People on electric scooters. People on electric bikes. Moped riders. Motorcyclists. City cars. Average cars. Vans. Lorries. Tanks. Audis BMW's.
Yep electric scooter and cycle uses have no care for any other use of the road or pavement, i have number of occasion only just got out the way of these things at the last minute on the pavement. The other growing threat to others is these people charging these things at home, a fully charged battery is like a small bomb, so a threat to others nearby, for example flats and terraced houses.
So if e-bikes and scooters are little bombs that makes electric cars fucking nuclear bombs.
It does. And we have seen the consequence on a number of electric buses in this country already.
Adult cyclists are not allowed to use the pavement to cycle on (unless it’s a dual purpose path and that’ll be marked for cyclists)
I made a point about adults cycling and using scooters on the pavement
What the fuck have pedestrians crossing the road got to do with the above?
I never said cyclists should cycle on the pavement I stated I cycle on the road all I said is I can’t blame some for cycling on pavements because roads are so dangerous.More dangerous to a cyclist than a cyclist is to a pedestrian on a pavement.
How many times and ways do I have to explain that to you.
If you don’t believe me get on a bike and have a ride around you might just might change your mind
I ride my bike plenty and really don't find it dangerous as long as you are paying attention. The biggest risk comes from delivery drivers on electric bikes who really don't seem to give a shit at all. Would never consider cycling on the pavement.
Cyclists rarely injure pedestrians when cycling on the pavement, they simply force them to jump out of the way, to step aside, to step into the road, or into a bush or the overhanging branches of a tree, or crash into some street furniture, and generally force pedestrians to make way for them or risk an actual injury.
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what’s your point?
It must be Friday. You've got clean pants on.
I made a point about adults cycling and using scooters on the pavement
What the fuck have pedestrians crossing the road got to do with the above?
Leaving out insects.
Small rodents such as mice, or ferrets.
Ducks, geese, chickens and fowl generally
Larger mammals such as cats.
Larger ruminates such as sheep or goats.
Much bigger animals such as Cows, horses and elephants.
Toddlers or babies accompanied or unaccompanied.
Wheelchair or mobility scooter users.
Children under ten on foot.
People over 70 on foot.
All other pedestrians.
Emergency vehicles.
People on roller skates or skateboards.
People on non electric scooters.
People on non electric bicycles.
Totters and their ilk pushing handcarts.
Buses
People on electric scooters.
People on electric bikes.
Moped riders.
Motorcyclists.
City cars.
Average cars.
Vans.
Lorries.
Tanks.
Audis
BMW's.
What have I left out?
Should this order change?
(Only joking Dave)!