My 2p - I don't believe that prosecutions are the way forward, I think that driver education is a better option. I think that most people who have cycled on our roads (or driven a motorcycle) have the ability to be considerate for cyclists - those who haven't do not have that consideration.
Prosecution does have a use - for those drivers who deliberately use their vehicles as weapons or those whose driving is ridiculously poor.
Drink driving and seat belts seem to worked. Mobile phone usage ... not so. I always amazed by the number of people on their phones in potentially dangerous places - around schools at leaving time being the best case.
Not so sure education is working in this case, penalties are rising too.
My 2p - I don't believe that prosecutions are the way forward, I think that driver education is a better option. I think that most people who have cycled on our roads (or driven a motorcycle) have the ability to be considerate for cyclists - those who haven't do not have that consideration.
Prosecution does have a use - for those drivers who deliberately use their vehicles as weapons or those whose driving is ridiculously poor.