[Aidy]

BBC headline news today-
She apparently hit and killed a cyclist who went through a red light! Surely the cyclist (although dead) must take most of the blame anyway. Bit harsh when child murderers can get away with less dont you think?

The fact that the cyclist was going through a red light doesn't mean you are blameless. Despite having your light on green you should always be exercising due diligence to ensure you are not being a danger to other road users…even if they are driving through red lights. It's not uncommon for pedestrians to be crossing the road when your light is green.

I'm not aware of any child murderer getting less than 4 years though, maybe you could supply an example case?

 

[Aidy]

People have the take responsibility for their own actions...

I think the cyclist certainly did that.

 

[Aidy]

If they are riding with somone else then they ride side by side like complete pricks (only applies to the tight Lycra brigade)

That really p1sses me off, esp on a country lane.

 

[Aidy]

Horse riders don't use the roads for the fun of it, they'll be going from one bridleway to another or to/from their stable.

 

[Aidy]

fair enough, but as I am expected to pull off the road to write a text or use the phone, they should remove their animal from the roadside and dismount if they wish to.

In the same way that it's not always possible to park your car up somewhere, it's not always possible to park a horse up either. At least with a horse it is still sentient when the rider is not paying attention, unlike a car when the driver is not paying attention