Ann Arbor News letter to the editor
The walkers fire back at the bikers. Pretty soon we're going to have a full-fledged war on our hands. And somebody could get killed - intentionally or otherwise.
Bikers, too, responsible for safety on the roads
In regards to bicycles and cars, the other side of the equation needs to be examined: The bicyclists who pay no attention to the traffic around them, ride back and forth across the lane, ride their bikes down the middle of the road holding up traffic and generally disobeying any and all traffic laws. I've seen several bicyclists turn right in front of a car. It's time for the bicyclists to start taking responsibility for keeping themselves safe and obeying traffic rules. I wonder how many car/bike accidents are the fault of the bicyclist? Maybe it's time to start licensing bicyclists the same as we do drivers - with both a written and a road test.
Jacqueline Simon, Ann Arbor
Ahh yes, the heavy hand of government gets a little heavier. Sorry Timmy, you can't ride your bike with the rest of the kids until you spend three hours in line at the Secretary of State's office, pass your written and road test and pay your annual license fee. It's time you start taking responsibility for keeping yourself safe and the government is here to "help"
Bikers, too, responsible for safety on the roads
In regards to bicycles and cars, the other side of the equation needs to be examined: The bicyclists who pay no attention to the traffic around them, ride back and forth across the lane, ride their bikes down the middle of the road holding up traffic and generally disobeying any and all traffic laws. I've seen several bicyclists turn right in front of a car. It's time for the bicyclists to start taking responsibility for keeping themselves safe and obeying traffic rules. I wonder how many car/bike accidents are the fault of the bicyclist? Maybe it's time to start licensing bicyclists the same as we do drivers - with both a written and a road test.
Jacqueline Simon, Ann Arbor
Ahh yes, the heavy hand of government gets a little heavier. Sorry Timmy, you can't ride your bike with the rest of the kids until you spend three hours in line at the Secretary of State's office, pass your written and road test and pay your annual license fee. It's time you start taking responsibility for keeping yourself safe and the government is here to "help"
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