M7 cycleway and enforced speed limits
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M7 cycleway and enforced speed limits
Postby g-boaf » Sat Aug 17, 2013 1:56 pm
I was told that the reason behind it was a cyclist ran over a pedestrian's apparently unrestrained dog.
Anyone else know any more?
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Re: M7 cycleway and enforced speed limits
Postby il padrone » Sat Aug 17, 2013 2:13 pm
If this is the true reason for any mandatory speed limit and associated enforcement it is a disgusting, discriminatory form of policy-on-the-run.
"An unjustified and unethical imposition on a healthy activity."
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Re: M7 cycleway and enforced speed limits
Postby g-boaf » Sat Aug 17, 2013 2:21 pm
Reportedly, the pedestrian complained about it. Dogs are supposed to be restrained I thought - though I've never stopped to look at the signs carefully.
If that is the case, it is disappointing. This is one of the few safe places we can ride and train in relative safety without worrying about traffic trying to kill us or pedestrian - given at most times you'd be hard pressed to see a pedestrian along large stretches of it. In 45km this morning (the section of the M7 I use), I saw 5 pedestrians. Maybe we'll have to go back to using the motorway breakdown shoulder.
I'd suggest just to keep your wits about you and ride with good judgement. I admit I do go quickly - but according to the conditions. If I see pedestrians with dogs, I slow right down and the arm goes up to warn others behind me that I'm slowing down - well before I get to the pedestrian and dog.
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Re: M7 cycleway and enforced speed limits
Postby il padrone » Sat Aug 17, 2013 2:36 pm
Firstly it is "must be under control". Dog-walkers interpret this like a cyclist with no bell - "he is under my voice control". Bull***t! The only effective control is a lead, and not one of those fishing reel leads.
Secondly, many dog-owners will say "Oh but this is an 'off-lead' park". Bull***t again. I've had a look at the rules on this. In Victoria, dogs must be under control (lead) anywhere within something like 5m of any shared-use trail. Even in an 'off-lead' park.
Maybe you need to have a word with the relevant council or authority in charge of the trail. It's a cycleway anyhow, so if this is for real it should be bikes-only (??)
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Re: M7 cycleway and enforced speed limits
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Re: M7 cycleway and enforced speed limits
Postby queequeg » Sat Aug 17, 2013 3:59 pm
I believe that in NSW it is technically not possible to issue a speeding ticket to a cyclist because all the offence box codes for speeding are for motor vehicles. The full list of offence codes is on the RMS website.biker jk wrote:On the M7 shared path dogs must be on a leash. That's what the signs say. I'll be keenly observing whether the police enforce it. My understanding is that a speed limit for bikes can't be enforced. So they would need to issue fines for dangerous riding.
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Re: M7 cycleway and enforced speed limits
Postby g-boaf » Sat Aug 17, 2013 4:02 pm
The catch-all provision that would probably catch about 80% of the forum users here.
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Re: M7 cycleway and enforced speed limits
Postby TimW » Sat Aug 17, 2013 4:19 pm
re the riding furiously, speed is not necessarily the only proof, manner of riding plays a part as well, and with most such things depends on the surrounding conditions at the time.
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Re: M7 cycleway and enforced speed limits
Postby Mulger bill » Sat Aug 17, 2013 5:57 pm
And the attitude/bias of the ossifer concerned.TimW wrote:I would treat heresay as just that, Police will not enforce a mandatory speed limit on a cycleway because of an "alleged" incident with an unrestrained Dog. If we listened to every rumour we would be chasing our tail
re the riding furiously, speed is not necessarily the only proof, manner of riding plays a part as well, and with most such things depends on the surrounding conditions at the time.
IMO, "Riding Furiously" is one of those delightful laws that can be so easily abused by Cartman types, excellent in principle but often lacking in the execution.
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Re: M7 cycleway and enforced speed limits
Postby tubby74 » Mon Aug 19, 2013 7:20 pm
would you also say that speed limits outside schools are disgusting and discriminatory since it is there to protect children who may not cross the road in accordance with the rules? IT may well be a valid reason, just like warnings to take care outside sporting events. However it would take more than one reported case from an offending party to make such a rule changeil padrone wrote: If this is the true reason for any mandatory speed limit and associated enforcement it is a disgusting, discriminatory form of policy-on-the-run.
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Re: M7 cycleway and enforced speed limits
Postby il padrone » Mon Aug 19, 2013 7:46 pm
Completely different situation*. Pedestrians crossing a road are not breaking any road rules and drivers of motor vehicles should be expected to travel slowly for safety.tubby74 wrote:would you also say that speed limits outside schools are disgusting and discriminatory since it is there to protect children who may not cross the road in accordance with the rules? IT may well be a valid reason, just like warnings to take care outside sporting events.il padrone wrote: If this is the true reason for any mandatory speed limit and associated enforcement it is a disgusting, discriminatory form of policy-on-the-run.
Dogs being walked on shared paths are required to be on a leash (certainly in Victoria). This is the rule and many dog-walkers do not do this. The uncontrolled dog is the problem that requires enforcement, much more so than a cyclist who might have been riding unsafely.
* All speculative - dependent on the facts of the alleged collision, and not ignoring any requirements for cyclists to ride safely
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Re: M7 cycleway and enforced speed limits
Postby g-boaf » Tue Aug 20, 2013 7:33 am
Would you say it is appropriate to have unrestrained dogs in an area where people may be riding bikes - especially given the dog may cause an accident. Or the dog may even attack other people. An unrestrained and possibly vicious dog can crash into you regardless of how slow you are going.tubby74 wrote:would you also say that speed limits outside schools are disgusting and discriminatory since it is there to protect children who may not cross the road in accordance with the rules? IT may well be a valid reason, just like warnings to take care outside sporting events. However it would take more than one reported case from an offending party to make such a rule changeil padrone wrote: If this is the true reason for any mandatory speed limit and associated enforcement it is a disgusting, discriminatory form of policy-on-the-run.
Most cyclists on there ride safely. Large numbers on there are the typical racing cyclist - they know how to ride with care, yet still be fast. Most of them all stay left as well and give you plenty of warning when they are slowing or turning.
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Re: M7 cycleway and enforced speed limits
Postby Michael A » Wed Aug 21, 2013 12:05 am
I like dogs. I felt terrible for what had happened, but if it had an owner at all (it might have been stray as we couldn't locate the owner), I was more angry at the owner for letting it out in the middle of the day and with no collar: dangerous for the dog, dangerous for children, and dangerous for motorists who might swerve and of course dangerous for cyclists whether they swerve or hit it.
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Re: M7 cycleway and enforced speed limits
Postby g-boaf » Wed Aug 21, 2013 9:15 am
I can't see why owners take the risk. I was chased a few weeks back by a dog too. I didn't run into it nor did it get to bite chunks out of my leg. No owner in sight of this particular one, it seemed to have just escaped from a paddock.
Where it chased me was also narrow and bumpy. Not the place I like going at 35km/h or more.
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Re: M7 cycleway and enforced speed limits
Postby Strawburger » Wed Aug 21, 2013 10:52 am
If one was to avoid these pedestrian and unrestrained dogs, what time of day would you recommend riding?
I'm not too keen on hazards.
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Re: M7 cycleway and enforced speed limits
Postby g-boaf » Wed Aug 21, 2013 1:32 pm
Some time when it is really cold and dark. The peds are all hiding in their warm homes.
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Re: M7 cycleway and enforced speed limits
Postby TimW » Wed Aug 21, 2013 1:57 pm
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Re: M7 cycleway and enforced speed limits
Postby Strawburger » Thu Aug 22, 2013 10:15 pm
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Re: M7 cycleway and enforced speed limits
Postby Strawburger » Sat Aug 24, 2013 6:29 pm
Only problem was a bunch of about 20 riders taking up the entire path as I was approaching. Same group as discussed on M7 safety thread.
Other than that, smooth riding and cracking weather!
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Re: M7 cycleway and enforced speed limits
Postby DoubleSpeeded » Sun Aug 25, 2013 1:53 pm
il padrone wrote:So..... enforcement of rules requiring dogs on leads ???
If this is the true reason for any mandatory speed limit and associated enforcement it is a disgusting, discriminatory form of policy-on-the-run.
errr its not just the minuscule m7 limits...
havent you noticed since Julia Gillard got in parliament.... that the government needs money?!?!?!?!?!?!??!!
theres alot more highway speed patrols, parking officers, unmarked police cars...
and i have not seen the white Ford Territory RTA mobile camera for years in my area... and all of a sudden... its BACK!
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Re: M7 cycleway and enforced speed limits
Postby il padrone » Sun Aug 25, 2013 3:50 pm
Hmm.....DoubleSpeeded wrote: havent you noticed since Julia Gillard got in parliament.... that the government needs money?!?!?!?!?!?!??!!
theres alot more highway speed patrols, parking officers, unmarked police cars...
You seem to have your functions of government all mixed up. Julia Gillard (actually you know it's Kevin Rudd now??) has nothing to do with the administration of highway speed patrols nor parking officers. State, and local, government functions.
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Re: M7 cycleway and enforced speed limits
Postby g-boaf » Sun Aug 25, 2013 4:02 pm
Well, that's a state government function. And they have a mandate to do that given to them by the majority of voters.DoubleSpeeded wrote:il padrone wrote:So..... enforcement of rules requiring dogs on leads ???
If this is the true reason for any mandatory speed limit and associated enforcement it is a disgusting, discriminatory form of policy-on-the-run.
errr its not just the minuscule m7 limits...
havent you noticed since Julia Gillard got in parliament.... that the government needs money?!?!?!?!?!?!??!!
theres alot more highway speed patrols, parking officers, unmarked police cars...
and i have not seen the white Ford Territory RTA mobile camera for years in my area... and all of a sudden... its BACK!
They also have a mandate to clamp down on the unrestrained building of cycling infrastructure which affects businesses and everyone else negatively.
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Re: M7 cycleway and enforced speed limits
Postby DoubleSpeeded » Sun Aug 25, 2013 4:05 pm
il padrone wrote:Hmm.....DoubleSpeeded wrote: havent you noticed since Julia Gillard got in parliament.... that the government needs money?!?!?!?!?!?!??!!
theres alot more highway speed patrols, parking officers, unmarked police cars...
You seem to have your functions of government all mixed up. Julia Gillard (actually you know it's Kevin Rudd now??) has nothing to do with the administration of highway speed patrols nor parking officers. State, and local, government functions.
functions? ...
debt...
and your administrations of state, local or RTA... at the end of the day... where does the money for the infringements go?!
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Re: M7 cycleway and enforced speed limits
Postby TimW » Sun Aug 25, 2013 4:13 pm
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Re: M7 cycleway and enforced speed limits
Postby g-boaf » Sun Aug 25, 2013 4:17 pm
It's my topic, so don't worry about it. The original discussion has long since run its course, so it might as well be locked.TimW wrote:and yet another thread goes off topic
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