the-e-dealer Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 As i drive around doing fatherly chores in the evening I often see at the very last minute a person riding on an expensive bone shaker. So expensive that they can't afford to buy lights. Is this a. Death wish and will darwin sort this menace out. Or should cars also have no lights. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26853-death-wish-tring-tring/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salsaboy Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Only this afternoon as the sky was getting darker I shouted at a schoolboy on a cycle that was going along East Dulwich Road with no lights front or rear. And all I got back was a Fcuk Off.Charming. I was only trying to save his life. Won't bother next time. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26853-death-wish-tring-tring/#findComment-593795 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voyageur Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Insanity - and dangerous for pedestrians and other cyclists too, you can bet your bottom dollar that the latter would be hurt rather than them if someone collided with them as they didn't show up.Bit of a thing going at night in my area with hoodied up muggers on light-less bikes - quick get away up back alleys :( Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26853-death-wish-tring-tring/#findComment-593799 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gidget Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Saw a cyclist the other night with a small red light on top of his helmet. That was the only light about his person or his bike. You could not see it unless you were looking upwards. Idiot. Is there any sort of law about cyclists being well lit? I get worried and fearful driving after it gets dark at this time of year precisely because of odd people like these. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26853-death-wish-tring-tring/#findComment-593808 Share on other sites More sharing options...
civilservant Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 I can't resist re-posting the great Ms Curtain's desires as expressed on another threadAnnette Curtain Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> A bike warden, with clout.> > You know those ride-along-dressed-in-black-with-no-lights-on type of cyclists. Yeah you do, ?500+ bike, all the> garb, no lights.> > Well, this warden would leap out, ram a broomstick through their spokes, and then motorists would be> given the chance to crumple the stupid bike under the wheels of their cars.> > The warden would then crack the offending cyclist in the nethers, with said stick.> > And pedesterians could mock them from the safety of the pavement.> > Oh and, I want a cannon on my car, for that idiot who breaks through the light, the rugger shorts> guy, wearing long sock, no helmet and all sweaty.> As his wazzocky face looks round, i'd like to fire a soggy loaf filled with English mustard right> into it. Again, running his silly suspension mountain bike over, until it was flat.> > Any chances ? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26853-death-wish-tring-tring/#findComment-593812 Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-e-dealer Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 The law requires lights. And A bell fitted when bike is bought. But they can take it ok. AFAIKRiding a Bike at Night with no lights just seems stupid. You need to see and be seen. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26853-death-wish-tring-tring/#findComment-593813 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Riding at night without lights is just stupid. No excuse. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26853-death-wish-tring-tring/#findComment-593821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-e-dealer Posted November 21, 2012 Author Share Posted November 21, 2012 And illegal Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26853-death-wish-tring-tring/#findComment-593893 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffers Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Cyclists - don't just have a light on your head. Think about the level a car driver sits, and the fact that all the other lights are at that height so that's where they expect to see a light.And when someone gives you advice with the best intentions the correct response isn't a row. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26853-death-wish-tring-tring/#findComment-594154 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salsaboy Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Just to even things up a bit...I saw a guy on a cycle tonight with 2 flashing lights at the front plus one on his head and 2 either side of his rear wheels and another on the back of his head. Looked like a mobile disco but 10 out of 10 for being seen by other road users. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26853-death-wish-tring-tring/#findComment-594401 Share on other sites More sharing options...
john-f Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Next step must be to get the Xmas tree lights out and attach to bike... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26853-death-wish-tring-tring/#findComment-594411 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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