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> blatant disregard of traffic laws by the many cyclists

Enforcement of traffic law for cyclists would be good, but blatant disregard of traffic laws (e.g. running yellow/red lights, not yielding at crossings, stopping on bike paths before roundabouts etc.) by many motorists also exists, and typically is much more dangerous for others than the actions of cyclists (who typically only endanger themselves)

> Helmets on the road should also be required just as it is for bikers

Why? Cyclists don't usually fall off or hit their heads. The costs of mandatory helmets outweigh the benefits.



Drivers are definitely more disciplined here because habitual blatant disregard of traffic laws will lead to you quickly losing your license.

Motorists don't usually get into accidents either, it's when exceptions happen that you can be glad to have been wearing a mandated seatbelt.

The cost of a decent helmet is 30-50€. What's the cost of bashing your head against the curb and leaking fluid out of your broken skull?




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