https://cyclingchristchurch.co.nz/2021/02/19/flashback-friday-dealing-with-cycling-safety-in-nz/ Regular people riding bicycles Mon, 22 Feb 2021 04:31:29 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://cyclingchristchurch.co.nz/2021/02/19/flashback-friday-dealing-with-cycling-safety-in-nz/#comment-125668 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 04:31:29 +0000 http://cyclingchristchurch.co.nz/?p=21678#comment-125668 I have been both car driver and truck, now I bike. I tow a trailer even if it’s not needed, why because drivers don’t look for cyclists. Having the trailer gives me size, so harder to miss. I am not saying we should all tow trailers, drivers need to look, maybe a sign fixed on steering wheel saying “look” might help or driving laws changed so drivers must take responsibility if in accident with smaller items e.g cyclists and pedestrians. Plus remove distractions from drivers reach.

]]> https://cyclingchristchurch.co.nz/2021/02/19/flashback-friday-dealing-with-cycling-safety-in-nz/#comment-125658 Sun, 21 Feb 2021 21:31:58 +0000 http://cyclingchristchurch.co.nz/?p=21678#comment-125658 I loved cycling in Germany as the law there places the blame on the vehicle driver if there is an accident- pedestrian or cyclist. They have to prove their innocence. Drivers took much more care, and often stopped and waved me through. I was loaded with four full panniers which may have also influenced their behaviour.

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