George Debono (‘Saints on the road’, January 15) should stick to the main argument. The bicycle is another form of transport and riders must therefore abide by the highway code.
This would entail an examination on the knowledge possessed by the cyclist.
It also involves clear regulation on visibility, the use of dedicated lanes and many other factors that affect road safety.
Two important aspects seem to have been sidetracked, namely identification of the bicycle, registration with the proper authorities, even if at a nominal fee, and proper insurance cover. Why does Debono seem to be against these measures?
Knowing the state of the roads, it is dangerous for anyone to be on the road. I still do not know why mobile traffic patrols have been eliminated. Maltese streets need proper control as the number of infringements by all users is alarming.
Finally, I meet many cyclists on the road. Some have now started texting and talking on the phone. Many just cycle head down without proper vision of the road conditions.
A bicycle on the road should be driven with proper caution. The public roads are not race tracks. As it is, while the cyclists insist on “sharing the road” in fact they only want superiority.