King for a day - change one law!

[studentkind]

If you were king for a day and could change, amend or create one motoring law to help bikers - what would it be?

As a commuter biker myself I know some of the problems out there, so I'm looking for something more than 'ban car drivers', 'only allow cars on the road between 9pm and 6am'

Thanks in advance everyone

Andy

[Rogerborg]

I'd make 'design' students do their own homework.

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[studentkind]

[Rogerborg]

OK then, I'll play. At a national level, treat powered two wheel vehicles exactly the same as unpowered ones in terms of what facilities they can use.

That means full access to: bus lanes, "cycle" lanes (how often do you see a pushbike using them outside of London), advanced stop lines (ditto), and off-carriageway bicycle parking.
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[Lord Percy]

[weasley]

Monarchs can change the law?!

In a DAY??!!

OK, in this fantasy land let's see.... ummmm..... something practical like enact the blanket right to use bus/taxi/Zil lanes.
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[wr6133]

Why the hell would I want to change motoring laws?

I'd bring back that medieval law thing where I get to fuck any bride I want on her wedding day.

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Is there a reason why Internet forums get littered with this sort of student dissertation research at this time of year?

There seems a lot of it doing the rounds at the moment.
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[Lord Percy]

[Rogerborg]

[grr666]

Since it's my most hated motoring misdemeanour...

Anyone seen on a mobile phone at the wheel can be dragged from their car and have it explained
American History X style using the nearest kerb that it's very selfish behaviour using a phone while driving.
The injuries may be to either to fingers or mouth depending on which phone related offence is committed.
Either should make the offender think very carefully about doing it again and free up court time to boot (geddit).
In addition any nearby concerned member of the public should be sanctioned by law to perform this undoubtedly
necessary task as the Police are already far too busy keeping multiculturalism from boiling over.
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[The Wobbly Orange]

Easy one for me. Bring back the original motorcycle test from about 10 years ago with the same rules with power restrictions. No need for more tests to go up levels, make them time served. Remove the need for Mod 1 test centres and have the knock on effect of making biking more affordable.
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[ThoughtContro...]

[stinkwheel]

Ok.

Driving test to be multi-vehicle.

In order to be allowed to drive/ride on UK roads you have to have passed a test in your vehicle of choice AND completed a CBT-style certificate of basic competancy in other vehicle types.

For sake of argument, let's make vehicle types include car, powered two wheeler, bicycle and light commercial. Perhaps with an off-road "experience" in an HGV.
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[Wobbling Dog]

i think that anyone caught driving less than considerately within sight of a motorcycle should be 'cashiered' on the spot. i'm talking the whole nine yards. license torn up and thrown in their faces,epaulettes cut off,swords snapped over a knee. drummed off the carriageway . tar and feathers to be carried in all traffic officers vehicles

[Im-a-Ridah]

Leave the EU.

[stinkwheel]

[The Shaggy D.A.]

Everything using the road should be able to keep up with the traffic, so lift the power restrictions on small bikes, get cycles back on the path and tell horses to fuck off.
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[angryjonny]

[Tracey Suntan-King]

I refuse to answer this enquiry until it is edited to replace King, with Monarch.
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[yen_powell]

All police vehicle sirens would be removed and if a copper wants to exceed the speed limit in a chase he has to scream the word 'Nee Nar Nee Nar' at the top of his voice with the windows wound down or his evidence will be inadmissible in court.
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[Old Git Racing]

Death penalty for using a phone whilst driving.

OGR
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[stinkwheel]

[chris-red]

[pepperami]

As I`m King of road and traffic law for the day?, Hmmmm? how about all scamera vans MUST be bright pink and all those involved must wear a pink uniform.
No scamera vans are allowed to "hide" round a blind bend or obscure themselves from the traffics view.
All scamera vans MUST put up warning notices up at least a quarter of a mile away to warn drivers.

Hmm? might still slow a few cars & bikes down, but wont be half as sneaky.
Speeding is still addressed and we all get a good laugh at them
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