Re: “Different rules of the road apply to bikes,” July 10.
I applaud your modest proposals vis-à-vis the cycling clauses in the Motor Vehicle Act from way back in the 1990s.
Myself, I can’t see that far back in the rear-view mirror. But you should have included other “benign acts” that cyclists would applaud were they given permission to perform. It’s OK, I’ll list ones that you’ve omitted: cycling while holding one end of the leash with pet dogs running along-side; cycling on the sidewalk, pedestrian-laden or not; cycling with adult or child on cross-bar; cycling without brakes; cycling while talking/texting on cellphone; cycling guerilla (blacked-out at night); cycling into a U-turn in the middle of the block; cycling through stop signs and red traffic lights; cycling two or three abreast; cycling with ear buds in ears; cycling into a car-drivers’ path from the right without warning.
Gee, I’m almost out of ink and I’ve just remembered that I’ve come across all of the above, while walking, driving, and cycling. You’re welcome.
Mike Topp, Vancouver
