The Times Cycling Campaign

What's safer is for drivers to obey the law. All of the law, all of the time. That doesn't mean using your mobile phone, speeding, and driving aggressively. Especially around vulnerable road users.
When that's settled, maybe pedestrians would like to be slightly less fuckwitted in their selfish and aggressive actions on the roads.

Finally, cyclists can then feel safe to do the same.

Whacky road layouts and unenforcable laws haven't stopped the deaths. And they won't.

Agreed.

I know that this is the law anyhow, but it needs to be enforced FFS.

Also, insurance companies should promote the fact that if you are involved in an incident with a cyclist whilst driving a car, it is you who shall have to prove you are innocent and if you are not, a long prison sentence and a feckin' big fine will land on your doorstep.

Hit 'em in the pocket and that will make unruly motorists think twice.

I believe that motorists in France avoid cyclists because the paperwork is a nightmare if caught in a collision. Hence they avoid cyclists. It's not because they have a national bike race and are brought up with an understanding of bike culture, but I'm sure that helps.

I drive a car and don't behave like a tit, so I don't see why others get away with behaving like one. If drivers are caught driving a car without a licence/insurance etc. then throw the book at them and let them rot. End of.

Except that it's not that cut & dried, is it.

It never is, but I've never seen a headline on a national newspaper promoting cyclists rights in my lifetime.

Let's not fuck it up!