Irish motoring's biggest group has outlined what drivers expect from cyclists and says Dublin is the safest capital city in the developed world to cycle in.
“Dublin is the safest capital in the developed world in which to be a cyclist. You would have less trouble believing that if you had ever tried it in London.”
So says Conor Faughnan, director of consumer affairs for AA Ireland – the motoring group.
Faughnan made his comments in a column in the Irish Times cycling supplement published with the newspaper today, Wednesday.
He also took the opportunity to outline what motorists expect from cyclists on the road, saying those pedalling through traffic do not have a divine right to constantly move and make progress in their journey.
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“From the driver’s point of view, there are a few things we expect from cyclists that are not too much to ask,” he writes.
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“For starters, get a set of lights. Not as much of an issue in the brighter months but for goodness sake it is not hard.
“If it is wet at all then water will bead on a car’s glass and reflect car lights and street lights. An unlit cyclist is invisible and therefore terrifying.
"Hi-viz gear is excellent, extra lights on helmets and bags are really useful but the absolute minimum is a proper light front and rear.”
He adds while bikes are great for congested roads, it was important for cyclists to remember “you do not have a divine right not to be stuck in traffic” and if vehicles are stopped in traffic, then cyclists may have to stop too.
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