Should there be speed limits for cyclists?
manchestereveningnews.co.ukNews broke earlier this week that new laws to bring in speed limits for cyclists could be introduced, making riders abide by a 20mph maximum.
Transport Secretary Grant Schapps is weighing up bringing in the law change, shortly after stating his intention to create a “death by dangerous cycling” law.
Speed limits for cyclists can be imposed by local authorities but is a rare occurrence, so we want to know if you think a law should be passed to bring in a limit for cyclists. Let us know in the comments section. Many readers have already shared their thoughts, with one person saying: "About 7 years ago I was knocked down by an hit and run cyclist on the pavement at night with no lights.
I was in hospital for two days and off work for 5 weeks. "The police could do nothing to trace the person. Cyclists must be required to have insurance and a test, including knowledge of the highway code." However, not everyone was impressed by the proposal, with one reader responding: "Cost of living and inflation crisis - and this is a priority?
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