Make cyclists register their cycles and pay ACC

**Tezz** · 19th October 2009, 17:02

Originally Posted by modboy

So... what your gonna have cops booking 4 yr olds cos they don't have their barbie bike with trainer wheels registered.

I guess you'd then whinge and moan that cops are chasing kids on unregistered bikes when they should be catching crims.

You need to take a "Get Real" pill !!!

What do you mean, get real? We all know I am talking about road users, so please be sensible and have a sensible discussion. Ranting is a waste of time.

**yungatart** · 19th October 2009, 17:04

Report in our local paper this avo...4 cyclists hit by a car that turned in front of them while they were doing the "Tour of the Bay"...the poor buggers were sprinting for the finish line. According to the cop we should feel sorry for them. 109.5 km into a 110 k ride...only trrouble is THEY WERE ON THE WRONG SIDE OFTHE ROAD!!!!
Nobody will be charged as it is too difficult to sort out responsibilty!!!

**Grahameeboy** · 19th October 2009, 17:06

Originally Posted by Tezz

And this is the very problem. Since when has anything been a right? And since when has it been the Governments responsibility to fix people? If you use the road, you have to pay? Nothing is free! Trucks, cars, buses, and motorcylists pay, so why should cyclists get a free ride? As far as the Government being responsible for fixing us? I certainly don't want them in my life, fixing me, I prefer private insurance and no tax. We have been far too dependent on Governments for far too long.

To be fair cyclists are not allowed to ride on pavements so they have to use the road....they own cars..pay ACC wages so they contribute so they don't get a free ride...or am I missing something.

**Grahameeboy** · 19th October 2009, 17:07

Originally Posted by yungatart

Report in our local paper this avo...4 cyclists hit by a car that turned in front of them while they were doing the "Tour of the Bay"...the poor buggers were sprinting for the finish line. According to the cop we should feel sorry for them. 109.5 km into a 110 k ride...only trrouble is THEY WERE ON THE WRONG SIDE OFTHE ROAD!!!!
Nobody will be charged as it is too difficult to sort out responsibilty!!!

You were driving the car weren't you....chanting McJim, McJim (remembering Msters debate with McJim).

**Tezz** · 19th October 2009, 17:10

Originally Posted by yungatart

Report in our local paper this avo...4 cyclists hit by a car that turned in front of them while they were doing the "Tour of the Bay"...the poor buggers were sprinting for the finish line. According to the cop we should feel sorry for them. 109.5 km into a 110 k ride...only trrouble is THEY WERE ON THE WRONG SIDE OFTHE ROAD!!!!
Nobody will be charged as it is too difficult to sort out responsibilty!!!

Exactly my point! These cycle bozos think they rule the road. They ride in packs of 50, sometimes 5 abreast where live. And they get hit by cars and cry! And of course they blame the cars.

**Tezz** · 19th October 2009, 17:14

Originally Posted by Grahameeboy

To be fair cyclists are not allowed to ride on pavements so they have to use the road....they own cars..pay ACC wages so they contribute so they don't get a free ride...or am I missing something.

Not where I live, they have a special cycle lane on the footpath but they still choose to use the road. Every other road user pays and pays ACC through wages etc, so why are cyclists exempt?

**Grahameeboy** · 19th October 2009, 17:17

Originally Posted by Tezz

Not where I live, they have a special cycle lane on the footpath but they still choose to use the road. Every other road user pays and pays ACC through wages etc, so why are cyclists exempt?

Okay exceptions to the rule although to be honest I would say the road is a safer place for them...driveways...crossing intersections are a hazard...but surely cyclists pay ACC levies through wages and if they have a car they pay ACC to use the road...beats me

**yungatart** · 19th October 2009, 17:28

Originally Posted by Grahameeboy

You were driving the car weren't you....chanting McJim, McJim (remembering Msters debate with McJim).

No, I wasn't. If I had been the ACC payout would be death benefits only!

**Tezz** · 19th October 2009, 17:35

Originally Posted by Grahameeboy

Okay exceptions to the rule although to be honest I would say the road is a safer place for them...driveways...crossing intersections are a hazard...but surely cyclists pay ACC levies through wages and if they have a car they pay ACC to use the road...beats me

I have a car and pay ACC and a motorcyle and pay ACC and work and pay ACC, what is your question?

**yungatart** · 19th October 2009, 17:38

Originally Posted by Tezz

I have a car and pay ACC and a motorcyle and pay ACC and work and pay ACC, what is your question?

All of the above...+ I pay a self employed levy too.
What was your question again, GB?

**Grahameeboy** · 19th October 2009, 17:38

Originally Posted by Tezz

I have a car and pay ACC and a motorcyle and pay ACC and work and pay ACC, what is your question?

It was a point of debate not a question....

I have a car, bike and work and have a pedal cycle which I don't use right now.....

**Grahameeboy** · 19th October 2009, 17:39

Originally Posted by yungatart

All of the above...+ I pay a self employed levy too.
What was your question again, GB?

What question..

**modboy** · 19th October 2009, 17:58

Originally Posted by Tezz

What do you mean, get real? We all know I am talking about road users, so please be sensible and have a sensible discussion. Ranting is a waste of time.

By "get real", I mean get real dumbass.

The current "ACC issue" will not be solved by trying to license cyclists -
1. that's just fucked in the head.
2. it's NEVER going to happen.

Move on.

**Tezz** · 19th October 2009, 18:03

Originally Posted by modboy

By "get real", I mean get real dumbass.

The current "ACC issue" will not be solved by trying to license cyclists -
1. that's just fucked in the head.
2. it's NEVER going to happen.

Move on.

I rest my case