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15/06/17

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Originally posted by watso ↑

from time to time, there seems to be a thread about bikes, and the obvious disdain for cyclists, from some people is obvious - with lots of blame pointed at the cyclist.

it seems however, that in about 80% of accidents involving cyclists, it is the car driver who is at fault

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-06-...should-drivers-be-held-legally-liable/8613858

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Shifting the burden of proof to drivers — who must prove they didn't cause a crash — has been highly successful in other nations, along with other measures, in keeping cyclists safer and reducing accidents.

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Two friends and my Doctor , all 3 killed on bikes this last 12 months, 2 push bikes 1 motor bike, all 3 hit by trucks.
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