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Not wanting to play devils advocate but sometimes I wonder to what extent lorry/car drivers are at fault. From some of the videos I have seen on the 'tube' alot of messengers/fakengers etc are quite willing to ignore the road laws. If this the case then not to be harsh but its their fault they get hurt. I find it hypercritical that some cyclists comment on the ignorance of pedestrians and drivers when they travel the wrong way up roads, cycle on the pavement and run red lights. I know that time is money in the messenger business but simple common-sense has gotta play a part.
I have been called to the scenes of cycle vs car/lorry/bus/pedestrian incidents and the majority of the time the cyclist was at fault. I agree that drivers of lorries, taxis etc should be encouraged to be more aware of other road users but so should cyclists.