How can we deny the merit of your argument when your argument is so erudite ? It will beOxford wrote: crap
a very sad day when offensive language is going to win an argument.
So let's never think about the unintended consequences. Doesn't matter how bad they will be,Oxford wrote: methinks you're starting to read something into this that is clearly not intended.
just think of yourself and to hell with the rest of the world ? Is that your logic here ?
Maybe emergency vehicles run against red lights at 50 kph plus in your state, but here in NSW, most come to an almostOxford wrote:
last time I rode a bike, motorised vehicles clearly outpaced me. there was clearly no possible way that I could have been mistaken for an emergency vehicle in a hurry
complete standstill before proceeding into an intersection - no doubt to make sure they are seen and other drivers have stopped appropriately. It's very possible you can be moving at a speed that would be mistaken for an emergency vehicle.
Just like it's very possible that bright LED highlights can leave both cyclists and motorists unsure if they're approaching a
motor bike.
Have the police cyclists in your state realised this ? If not, maybe they really ought to get with it and putOxford wrote:
actually makes for a safer environment for all
flashing blue lights on their bicycles. Surely, it's an OH&S issue they really ought to be concerned about.
But wait, then you might be confused with police cyclists responding to a genuine emergency situation. Yep, you've
really thought this one through, haven't you ?