Futurology

Now that bicycles riders are being fined to buggery in NSW, you think they are going to stop there?

Just for the record, here’s the details:

● Not carrying approved photo ID – new fine of $106

● Not wearing a helmet: increases from $71 to $319. Equivalent to the motor cycle fine, even though a motorcycle has much higher power and can reach much higher speeds.

● Running a red light: increases from $71 to $425. Equivalent to cars, even though at many intersections bicycles are unable to trigger the traffic signal.

● Riding dangerously: increases from $71 to $425.

● Not stopping at children’s/pedestrian crossing: increases from $71 to $425. Equivalent to cars.

● All other general bicycle fines: increase from $71 to $106.

● Riding bicycle without working warning device (e.g. bell or horn): $106

This is all in the name of safety mind you.

What’s the chances that the next victims of the Nanny State will be pedestrians?

Here’s a bit of futurology for you:

● Pedestrians not carrying approved photo ID – new fine of $106

● Not wearing a helmet on skateboard, scooter or similar: $319

● Pedestrians walking whilst using a mobile device – $425.

● Pedestrians crossing against a ‘no walking’ indicator light:  $425.

● All current J-Walking offences: $425.

Now you know how the cyclists feel!