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Originally Posted by AndyN01
With the new hierarchy what happens if a cyclist hits a pedestrian as they cross the road at, say, a T junction which, if I'm understanding it correctly, a driver must anticipate.
And causes injury? Handlebars with hard sticky out bits plus soft abdominal bits don't make happy bedfellows.
Do cyclists carry insurance to cover the third party injury costs. And, if not, what happens if those costs run into big figures? Does the cyclist perhaps lose their house to pay?
And if the cyclist clears off, how do "we" track them down?
Yes, I know it sound daft and the risk is microscopic but.......
Maybe time to become a motoring lawyer  |
I suspect the risk is becoming less microscopic very quickly. A lot of electrically assisted bikes around now. I nearly got run over by someone on an electric bike in Mousehole. Flying along on a narrow street at night threading his way between the many people around viewing the harbour Xmas lights. A most unwise cyclist, possibly under the influence of something.