Scheme aims to reduce cycling incidents this winter in North East Lincolnshire
WITH the clocks about the go back and darker nights looming, Humberside Police are launching a scheme aiming to boost the safety of cyclists on North East Lincolnshire’s roads.
The Cycle Bright initiative, which is being run in conjunction with partner agencies including North East Lincolnshire Council, will target areas where there have been a high number of incidents involving cyclists during the winter months.
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As part of the campaign, high visibility items will be given to cyclists to help them be seen whilst out riding. A series of signs will also be displayed in the worst affected locations to make motorists more aware of cyclists using the roads.
South bank Casualty Reduction Officer PC Barry Gardner said: "This initiative is being timed to coincide with the end of British summer time when the clocks will be put back and longer darker nights are once again upon us.
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"Cycling in the region is on the increase. That may in part be due to our massive success at the Olympics or perhaps due to the economic downturn and the cost of fuel. With that increase of cyclists on our roads comes an increased chance of collisions involving cyclists.
"I would urge all drivers to look out for and give plenty of room to cyclists at all times, especially when negotiating junctions. It is at junctions where we get the majority of our cycling collisions. The idea behind the poster campaign is to encourage both motorist and cyclist alike to take responsibility for their own actions.
"The 'mind the gap' poster is to remind drivers to allow a cyclist enough room when carrying out an overtake manoeuvre and the high vis posters are there to encourage cyclists to help themselves and wear bright clothing and display lights, thus reducing the chances of not being seen by a motorist."
Comments
by Saw-Doctor
Saturday, October 27 2012, 6:11PM
“If they don't make themselves visible, don't allow them any form of compensation in the event of an accident. All you uncool people don't realise that PPE is soooooo uncool and only for nerds.”
by BradleyXroads
Saturday, October 27 2012, 1:10PM
“Looked on the web and found the rule number for not parking in a cycle lanes.
rule #140 - Cycle lanes.
These are shown by road markings and signs. You MUST NOT drive or park in a cycle lane marked by a solid white line during its times of operation. Do not drive or park in a cycle lane marked by a broken white line unless it is unavoidable. You MUST NOT park in any cycle lane whilst waiting restrictions apply.
Law RTRA sects 5 & 8”
by BradleyXroads
Saturday, October 27 2012, 1:01PM
“Well said bikerider1. The police should start giving ticket to all the drivers that park, or drive, in the cycle lanes on Laceby Road. I am both a car driver and was a bike rider. But due to number of near misses when I had to go around a parked car on Laceby Road I now ride slowly on the path as it is too dangerous on the cycle path. Maybe the council should start putting double lanes in the cycle paths to show these parkers it is illegal to park there.”
by bikerider1
Saturday, October 27 2012, 12:40PM
“I applaud the police for this initiative but it does need to go further. Firstly, lets get rid of some myths. NO-ONE PAYS ROAD TAX. this was abolished in 1936 and replaced with a road fund licence that has nothing to do with finance for roads. This comes from your rates. Also it is calculated on emissions. A cyclist would have to fart continuously for days to be included! Secondly. The highway code states that cyclists may cycle two abreast. Thirdly, the highway code states that it is illegal to park on a cycle lane.
The police need to police ALL these points.
As a cyclist, I find the faster the car, the more arrogant the driver. BMW's seem to be the most uncaring driver, closely followed by Audi drivers. The seem to think every cyclist wants a wing mirror whacked on their elbow!!!! WHY. All we ask for is the respect that you give other vehicles. Don't overtake if there is not room and don't try to squeeze us into the kerb. As for pedestrians on shared pathways, the respect needs to go both ways. If you or you dog causes an accident, you can be liable to a claim. If your dog is deemed to be dangerous it can be destroyed. If we are cycling, it is very difficult to see a long reel-out lead. Think about your actions too.
And all you cyclists out there. Think about your actions, dress, lighting, speed and road positioning. It is not ALWAYS some-one else's fault and you are a long time dead.”
by Good_Citizen
Friday, October 26 2012, 7:30AM
“I cycle to and from work every day. I am lit up like a Christmas tree. I wear hi-viz, have 5 reflectors and 5 flashing LED lights. Still it is not enough to stop motorists driving dangerously close to me.
Please, dangerous motorists, don't give me that nonsense about not paying road tax. I have 2 cars and pay tax on both of them.
I admit that there are cyclists who ride around without lights. They are idiots but that does not give you the right to try to kill them.”
by reaper_grim
Friday, October 26 2012, 1:03AM
“at the junction of Freemo, Railway and Wellington street the other night, if i hadn't looked left and right as I crossed this junction in my car and because the lights were green for me, I'd have sent a cyclist flying who was heading down Freemo, no lights, no bright clothing and red light jumping and on the wrong side of the road!
Book all these idiots to pay for the high vis vests!”
by GyOutskirts
Friday, October 26 2012, 12:29AM
“In the lovely fog we had this week i saw (with difficulty) 3 seperate cyclists, none with lights or high vis anything... they were very lucky not to be killed at 9pm at night!
I have also seen in the darker nights some cyclists who are using their lights, brilliant, yet they are so dazzling they leave you seeing stars and your eyes sore once they have past.
Can this "scheme" help cyclists to find a happy medium, make them visible without blinding us drivers?”
by porcelainblak
Thursday, October 25 2012, 9:04PM
“I cycle and drive a car.
On my bike I wear hi-vis clothing and use modern non twinkling powerful LED lights. I have spoke reflectors, front and rear reflectors and pedal reflectors.
I have twinkly lights on my rucksack, and yet STILL have numerous near misses with idiot motorists even when using hand signals and correct road positioning!
The reason is possibly that for hi-vis clothing to be effective and seen motorists have to have their headlights on in the first place. During all the foggy weather this week I lost count of the number of silver cars driving like lunatics with NO lights on whatsoever at 7.30am!”
by muff10
Thursday, October 25 2012, 8:10PM
“Well said MalcomsMate.Cyclists should also use cycle paths/tracks where available.”
by elliot
Thursday, October 25 2012, 4:48PM
“Have these two people actually read this article? The police officer is trying to reduce death and serious injury on our roads, and cyclists are vunerable road users. I think this iniative is excellent and should spread to school and colleges to encourage young people to ride bright, ride right.
I am sure the two people commenting are aware of the 70 year old person knocked off his bike last week in Barton Upon Humber ......... your comments will go along way to healing his broken bones!”