WITH reference to the letter from Iris Jordan referring to the general conduct of many cyclists (The Press, September 4), I certainly agree with many of her observations and comments, especially the use of some kind of audible means of approach.
The introduction of a tax for cycles to use the roads and cycle ways may be difficult to police.
Perhaps the introduction of a road worthiness certificate for each cycle, along with a third party insurance, may discourage those who ride on footpaths while using their mobile phones.
It is illegal to use a mobile phone in a motor vehicle while driving, why should this not apply to cyclists?
Ray Barker, Motorist and cyclist, York
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