tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090991993980511979.post4311597832567809348..comments2023-08-23T22:06:29.354+10:00Comments on Freedom Cyclist (ad-free advocacy): Table talk: NSW politicians and me on bicycle helmet lawFreedom Cyclisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11187400454555241935noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090991993980511979.post-80258562064800920752017-03-02T05:05:39.473+11:002017-03-02T05:05:39.473+11:00Most cyclists DO wear helmets for those activities...Most cyclists DO wear helmets for those activities, even in the Netherlands. I believe that here in Québec, where we have no such stupid law, at least 90% of cyclists competing or training do. In some languages, a different word is used to describe cycling to work or to the shops etc, and athletic cycling. Like walking and running... lagatta à montréalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02610410709900333230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090991993980511979.post-46807712085063926732017-03-02T05:00:59.947+11:002017-03-02T05:00:59.947+11:00Can I get a béret-based exemption if I claim to be...Can I get a béret-based exemption if I claim to be Basque?lagatta à montréalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02610410709900333230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090991993980511979.post-7926474824967631632017-02-26T03:18:48.169+11:002017-02-26T03:18:48.169+11:00Well done, Sue. This sounds very promising. And it...Well done, Sue. This sounds very promising. And it's good to know you can still get some cycling in!congokidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090991993980511979.post-7526002843280776402017-02-25T17:38:44.314+11:002017-02-25T17:38:44.314+11:00As a cyclist since a young age, road and mountain ...As a cyclist since a young age, road and mountain bike rider the sooner we get rid of compulsory helmets the better things will be. I will still wear a helmet when MTB and road riding but when ducking up to get some milk I will ride my bike over using the car if I don't have to whack on a helmet. My wife and children will ride more socially as well. Please review and change the rules. Ludsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04724043046478232719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090991993980511979.post-68270358669683070402017-02-25T14:21:29.780+11:002017-02-25T14:21:29.780+11:00Sikhs wearing turbans exempt. What about atheists?...Sikhs wearing turbans exempt. What about atheists? <br />robertohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06970765494306341419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090991993980511979.post-54015732353709151892017-02-25T11:56:05.759+11:002017-02-25T11:56:05.759+11:00@inas: The ARRs allow a state to opt out of manda...@inas: The ARRs allow a state to opt out of mandatory helmets. http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/sa/consol_reg/arr210/s256.htmlMichael Mounteneyhttp://mounteney.menoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090991993980511979.post-20656613922704203592017-02-24T16:57:50.518+11:002017-02-24T16:57:50.518+11:00Firstly congratulations on getting a meeting with ...Firstly congratulations on getting a meeting with a State Roads Minister. Our Victorian Minister refuses to meet with us at all.<br />As a gesture of good intent, on the way to deciding 'how a new approach could be drafted', and while they are deciding whose responsibility this is, could they simply reverse the 500% increase in fines Duncan Gay imposed. It is never difficult ti bring in fines or massively increase them. Why is it so difficult to reduce them or draw a line through them. I fear that while they talk and listen they will do nothing for a very long time. They will find excuses why they can't do anything. The excessive fines need to be addressed immediately as people simply can't afford them. It is a justice issue.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15499936839118094208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090991993980511979.post-20981924993105220342017-02-24T16:08:23.690+11:002017-02-24T16:08:23.690+11:00As far as I can tell, the MHL are part of the Aust...As far as I can tell, the MHL are part of the Australian Road Rules - that are regulations. So a change wouldn't go through parliament, and would surely be in the provision of the Minister for Roads. The minister increased the fines without any legislation. It's the same deal.inashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03975113640966232271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090991993980511979.post-28220993326801666822017-02-24T16:06:49.666+11:002017-02-24T16:06:49.666+11:00Well done!!!! ThanksWell done!!!! ThanksColJoneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794088872360362057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090991993980511979.post-26854283416404033022017-02-24T15:23:00.527+11:002017-02-24T15:23:00.527+11:00Riding on footpaths is IMO an essential change to ...Riding on footpaths is IMO an essential change to have on the path to NT-style MHL relaxation. Its very politically doable, as evidenced by SA and WA recently making it legal. <br /><br />Sue, congrats on your meeting and well done. I'm impressed and very pleased that Pavey and Johnsen agreed to meet you. I recently wrote to Pavey about footpath cycling and MHL so hopefully she has my letter to provide some further depth and references to your meeting. <br /><br />In regards to whether MHL repeal is the responsibility or the Roads of Transport ministeries, I suspect that while it may be possible for Transport to change the law – it would have to go through parliament regardless – it is primarily the remit of Roads. After all, it was Duncan Gay that recently raised the helmet (and footpath) fines by up to about an outrageous 500%. So lets not accept an excuse for inaction along the lines of "not my ministry's responsibility". Guy Keulemansnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090991993980511979.post-86695148663609359132017-02-24T14:23:24.540+11:002017-02-24T14:23:24.540+11:00Well done Sue. It is very pleasing that Melinda Pa...Well done Sue. It is very pleasing that Melinda Pavey and Michael Johnsen are open to hearing the case for reviewing the current arrangements. Good call on the NT that an easing of the laws could be a start. Maybe decriminalisation and riding on footpaths could be future agenda items?Tom Bowlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11868237015329746773noreply@blogger.com