Accident on Tanner Street/junction with Tooley Street

Yes. That's exactly where I'm coming from. The only trouble is I've always hated the idea of hearing myself saying 'they need to make a few examples of them'.

Coffee wrote:

jonnyp42 wrote:

The Netherlands also has 'strict liability' but as a motorist and a cyclist, I still object to the notion that motorist is always at fault!

And your comments are as valid as the next but this is NOT the place to be making them. Start a new thread if you must and do it there.

It sickens me that every time a cyclist is killed on the streets of SE1, it is posted on this forum and the same old its not always the motorist fault etc comes up. Please think about what you are saying and wether or not this is the place to say it.

Sorry if you're offended but I reserve the right to reply to people. You might not that I did not seek to make a point from scratch... so kindly wind your neck in.

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Sorry if you're offended but I reserve the right to reply to people. You might not that I did not seek to make a point from scratch... so kindly wind your neck in.[/quote]

Irony is that my post, to which you replied, originated from a deep, deep, desire to stop people from dying on the streets, whether they are young, old, cyclists, bikers or drivers. I feel offended that you used my post to make a point about motorists, and then arrogantly go on to defend your lack of respect and sensitivity.

I still see it as a valid point, you extolled the virtues of another approach and I pointed out that it has it's faults.

This thread is not a memorial or epitaph for a deceased person, it is a discussion pertaining to a local highly newsworthy incident. As such I do not consider my comments insensitive or to demonstrate a lack of respect.

My comments in no way directly related to fault or blame in relation to this incident.

I assure you that I have no desire to see people die on our roads and regardless of my mode of transport have great respect for all road users.

I cycle, drive and ride (motorbike) so I see this issue from a number of perspectives. For the record I have myself been injured as a result of careless car drivers.