>>>>> "DaveB" == DaveB <
[email protected]> writes:
DaveB> rickster wrote:
>> DaveB <
[email protected]> wrote in message
>> news:<
[email protected]>... [snip]
>>
>>> Personally, I run the red lights (after checking for traffic of course, I don't have a death
>>> wish), but don't speed.
>> I'd love to see this license you have that allows you not to obey road rules. I'd really like
>> one. I'm sick of stopping at red lights like a sap. Like the guy this morning on the green
>> Raceline about 8:15 am on St Kilda Road, with the orange safety vest and nerdy 80's stack
>> hat, it was OK to ride passed the two stopped cyclists, through the pedestrian crossing with
>> the school kids on it and the lolly pop lady, 'cos he must have the same license as you. Sure
>> like to get me one. [snip]
DaveB> Oh ****, I hadn't realised you needed a license for a bicycle, or have I accidentally
DaveB> posted to aus.motorcycles by mistake? Dave B.
From
http://www.bv.com.au/content.cfm?submenuid=64&contentid=81
Fines for cyclists Bicycle Victoria believes strongly in a culture of sharing the road. Cyclists
infringing the law can expect to be fined the amount show in the information sheet (right).
The sheet shows cycling-specific offences and fines for general road rule infringements such as
running red lights. The fines for cyclists in these cases is the same for other motorists. Running
a red light will cost you $200 in you car or on your bike.
For road rules not listed, the fines are the same for cyclists as they are for other road users.
For example, riding in a tramway risks a $75 fine.
Note: Cyclists do not accumulate demerit points on their motor vehicle license if they are fined
for road rule offences while cycling.
I believe demerit points SHOULD be accumulated. Most adult cyclists drive as well, if their precious
car license was at stake perhaps we'd see better behaviour.
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Regards Euan