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@spindrift
Dear TFL
I refer to the SIDSY campaign you've begun, encouraging cyclists to wear hi-vis.
This is a massive waste of time and effort. The cyclist being unlit or wearing dark clothing are factors in less than 5% of accidents- source:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2009/dec/15/cycling-bike-accidents-study
Cyclists disobeying stop signal or wearing dark clothing at night rarely cited in collisions causing serious injury.
Why not concentrate efforts on the cause of most vehicle/cyclist accidents- the driver of the vehicle?
I think I could wear a flashing laser cannon emitting the same stuff that came out of The Ark and made the nazi's face melt in that film and drivers would still fail to see me on my bike. Concentrate on where the danger really lies, with drivers.
Best regards
spin