I thought the list might be more use with brief reason why each item is not true. Here is my attempt but i have skipped some which i dont agree on/ dont know the legality / couldnt think of a quick response
Cyclist don't pay road tax ----- Road Tax doesnt exist roads paid for by all kinds of general taxation
Riding a bike is dangerous ---- Everything carries a risk, accidents per cyclist km are very low
All cyclists jump red lights ---- Some cyclists are just as annoyed as you about RLJing
Pavement cycling is dangerous and evil ---- it might not be but it is illegal
The best way to be safe is to wear a helmet ---- lots of preventative steps you can take also see 2
Cycle training is only for n00bs ;) ---- Actually can be enlightening, i'm sure someone has some stats on this too
Cyclists should keep to the left out of the path of cars ----- no, take the primary position.
It's OK for motorists to stop in a cyclist ASL -----
Cyclists should get registration plates, insurance and licences ---- No (cost and lost health benifit outweigh gain)
Cyclists should be made to wear lycra and day glo jackets ---- drivers should look where they are going
Most bike accidents are the cyclists' fault ----
Badly ridden bicycles present the same threat as badly driven cars ---- Force = mass x acceleration
Cyclists should be segregated from traffic ----
red light jumping on a bike is really dangerous ----
Speed limits apply to cyclists ---- they dont but there are offences such as cycling furiously etc
17 Cyclists should obey all rules that pertain to car drivers (e.g. one way streets) ----
18 bikes should have a bell ---- only need a audible alert and most of us can shout
you can be arrested for being drunk in charge of a bike ----
On a bike it's best to filter to the front of the queue at lights down the left ---- filtering can be dangerous / legally overtaking is done on the right in most situations.
I thought the list might be more use with brief reason why each item is not true. Here is my attempt but i have skipped some which i dont agree on/ dont know the legality / couldnt think of a quick response
17 Cyclists should obey all rules that pertain to car drivers (e.g. one way streets) ----
18 bikes should have a bell ---- only need a audible alert and most of us can shout