Myths about cycling, busted

Originally Posted by skydancer

1. Cyclist don't pay road tax
   
2. Riding a bike is dangerous
   
3. All cyclists jump red lights
   
4. Pavement cycling is dangerous and evil
   
5. Cyclists must use cycle lanes where they're safer
   
6. The best way to be safe is to wear a helmet
   
7. Cycle training is only for n00bs ;)
   
8. Cyclists should keep to the left out of the path of cars
   
9. It's OK for motorists to stop in a cyclist ASL
   
10. Cyclists should get registration plates, insurance and licences
    
11. Cyclists should be made to wear lycra and day glo jackets
    
12. Most bike accidents are the cyclists' fault
    
13. Badly ridden bicycles present the same threat as badly driven cars
    
14. Cyclists should be segregated from traffic
    
15. red light jumping on a bike is really dangerous
    
16. Speed limits apply to cyclists
    17 Cyclists should obey all rules that pertain to car drivers (e.g. one way streets)
    18 bikes should have a bell
    
17. you can be arrested for being drunk in charge of a bike
    
18. On a bike it's best to filter to the front of the queue at lights down the left
    21. Cyclists are smug