NONE SHALL PASS!
Virtual gridlock on Coast Road - thanks to cyclists
Tempers raging high as bicycles take over Southport's main 50 mph coastal roadway
Today a
large group of cycle riders created long delays for drivers on the Coastal
Road.
A long line of cars (stretching from Ainsdale to Birkdale) behind these
riders moved at a snail's pace.
There is a dedicated cycle track available, yet
the bikes chose to use the main road.
Every season MANY 'responsible' bike riders use the cycle track
with no problems, yet this group did not!
The road holds a 50 mph limit yet drivers
were forced to travel at low speeds from just 10 to 20 mph behind the
bikes.
Several vexed drivers have contacted us stating that the
delay created by this band of bikers cost them up to 45 minutes extra, on what is usually a straight and
routine trip. Many people were made late for various appointments due to this
ill planned activity.
Cars were
unable to overtake and the leading question is posed ...
What would have happened
if an emergency vehicle such as a police, paramedical or fire engine had reason
to use this busy two lane road?
Questions have of course been raised in the past about the basic unsuitability of
any slow-moving vehicles (tractors, horses, etc) using this frequently deadly
and narrow road.
Cyclists have as much right as anyone to utilise our UK road
network, yet 'sensible' ones do
naturally see the logic of not creating unnecessary confrontation with other
road users, via sheer arrogance.
Bias and antagonism helps no one!
It is illegal to cycle on a public road after dark without lights and reflectors. Exactly which lights and reflectors, where to fit them and when to light up, is defined by the Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations
Be seen and be safe!
More concerning is the lack of space if a UFO wanted to land. Terrible state of affairs.
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