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@wildwest
One of the things that really bugs people is the anonymity of cyclist they can essentially break rules and nearly always get away with it..whether it's riding footpaths or red light jumping.
The more cycling infrastructure that's built will mean better adherence to rules, as seen in Holland. And the justification for licensing will soon subside.
I often go well past the stop line on junction when stopping at reds especially if there is no cycle box, it makes me far more visible. Unfortunately cyclist have died adhering to road rules where as had the broken them they would have survived. This is the paradox we live in.
Licensing argument is all about kicking the can down the road and nimbism.