" Argue back and forth all day, but if anyone wants to use the road, should meet the same licensing costs and requirements as a motorist, and a reduced, but still compulsory, registration cost. "
I don't necessarily disagree on the rego part . Executing it might be a problem however .
If you are using that argument though , what about the pedestrians ? Are you going to licence them ? They use the road , particularly in Melbourne city and are unfortunately involved with accidents with cars all the time.
" When they show the same respect to motorists and pedestrians that they demand, then perhaps the roads will be safer for all concerned."
You're saying that as if no cyclists obey the rules and that all car drivers are angels .