Cog Masher Posted April 13, 2014 Share When will the cops start enforcing the 1m law??? Greybeard, Sidekick Racer and Little Scott 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydude Posted April 13, 2014 Share Now Simmy my mate, please tell me what the difference is between a cyclist skipping a red light and a taxi skipping a red light. Yes I know cyclists have killed 100s of people by safely crossing red robots and taxis none. On the other hand, we have to take responsibility for our actions. Greybeard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vayamo Posted April 16, 2014 Share Now Simmy my mate, please tell me what the difference is between a cyclist skipping a red light and a taxi skipping a red light.Same thing. Like being hit by a pellet or a 'Zombie Stopper', same thing - not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Posted April 16, 2014 Share Yes I know cyclists have killed 100s of people by safely crossing red robots and taxis none. On the other hand, we have to take responsibility for our actions.Same thing. Like being hit by a pellet or a 'Zombie Stopper', same thing - not. So you just get to pick and choose which laws you obey? Why not stop being part of the problem instead? Grebel, Butterbean, nonky and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted April 16, 2014 Share The guy in the pic is well known.Sakkie, is his name.Sakkie DeKok BigDL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grebel Posted April 16, 2014 Share So you just get to pick and choose which laws you obey? Why not stop being part of the problem instead? They are there for EVERYBODY. ALL of them. I don't understand how people don't get that..... DarrenSmith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vayamo Posted April 16, 2014 Share So you just get to pick and choose which laws you obey? Why not stop being part of the problem instead?My attitude to red robots has changed, a big part of that change has come from discussions here. But you cannot compare an oke on a bike crossing on a red with a taxi doing the same. Cellar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Years ago I got a £30 fine for jumping a red light while out cycling the streets of London, had a cop pull up behind me on his bicycle with sirens blarring & flashing blue light was like a scene out Pacific Blue. I gave him all the correct details as I was afraid he might search my backpack & find my true identity & then I'll be in even more kaka. Edited April 17, 2014 by milky4130 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted April 17, 2014 Share The guy in the pic is well known.Sakkie, is his name.Sakkie DeKok It took me a few seconds... but I got it :clap: Wyatt Earp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted April 17, 2014 Share It took me a few seconds... but I got it :clap: Subtle stuff Wyatt Earp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted April 17, 2014 Share Gave it some thoughtA hubber would never run a red. No way. finallygotabike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Smimby Posted April 17, 2014 Share Not in Capetown to be fair. Only the cyclist will get fined. I see taxis doing what they want on the road below tygervalley every day. And have reported it but never a cop in sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Smimby Posted April 17, 2014 Share Hypothetically- what will hurt more:1) Someone calling you a tjop 'cause you think like oneor2) getting hit my a 2 ton block of metal moving at 60 km/h because you behaved like a tjop and jumped a red light while cycling? Lets say it does happen that you feel aggrieved by what taxis are doing in voortrekker or vanguard or bill bezuidenhout, does this really entitle you to break the law? (Still hypothetically speaking)Lets say you jump a red light one day and a small car hit you, you end up in the back seat of the car with the decapitated head of a 5 year old on your lap. What will your excuse be in a court of law? 1) "They" break the law everyday, therefore I am exempt from keeping to itor will you gooi a Pistorius excuse2) my bicycle malfunctioned and it went into the intersection on its own accord but ja, lets hope it doesn't happen Where did I say it is ok to break the law????? I said both are wrong but only the soft target will get a fine. Jinne.....tog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Hare Posted April 17, 2014 Share Where did I say it is ok to break the law????? I said both are wrong but only the soft target will get a fine. Jinne.....tog! What do you deem to be a (1) soft target and (2) a hard target. I agree with you that the cyclist that jumped that robot was a soft target. But I also appauld the action of the traffic officer in issuing a fine/ warning. for isn't it true that by jumping that red light the cyclist had the potential to injure someone? Thus becoming a hard target? I wonder if the cyclist would jump a red light again after receiving that warning/ notice/ fine: hopefully not. If this Soft target keep to the law he becomes a no-target, which is so much better. Isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Hare Posted April 17, 2014 Share Just have a look at this and think a second before... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted April 17, 2014 Share Years ago I got a £30 fine for jumping a red light while out cycling the streets of London, had a cop pull up behind me on his bicycle with sirens blarring & flashing blue light was like a scene out Pacific Blue. I gave him all the correct details as I was afraid he might search my backpack & find my true identity & then I'll be in even more kaka. The cop bicycle had sirens and a flashing blue light? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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