imania wrote:Only thing I don't agree with is the demerit points. The licence has nothing to do with riding the bicycle, it's not even required. What happens to someone who doesn't have a licence who gets caught doing the same thing? Just the fine?
It's a little bit of an awkward grey area.
Motorists would get a fine + demerit points from their licence, therefore it would be unfair to only slap a fine for the cyclist. I'd say fine + confiscate the bike for a period of time and get them to pick it up in 2 weeks etc. ..also agree cyclists
using roads should have a licence (for the safety of others aswell as themselves).
Say if some kid (or Tony Hawk) on a skateboard or alike travelling fast (may not reach 56km/hr!!) especially on the path, as they aren't allowed on roads, it 'll do some serious injury. What's to do if caught by police? I'd say slap a fine (possibly to the parents if under 18yrs) + confiscate as previously said. Is that too harsh?