Woohoo, 1.0 passing law is coming.

citywomble
Posts: 450
Joined: Mon May 25, 2009 7:40 pm

Woohoo, 1.0 passing law is coming.

Postby citywomble » Mon Jul 04, 2016 1:47 am

Well, it looks like WA will be getting the 1.0/1.5m passing law too. Congrats to Minister Liza Harvey who really does seem to 'get it'

http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western ... 8a0e9786e5

User avatar
bychosis
Posts: 7250
Joined: Sat Jan 14, 2012 1:10 pm
Location: Lake Macquarie

Re: Woohoo, 1.0 passing law is coming.

Postby bychosis » Mon Jul 04, 2016 7:34 am

Do NOT read the comments. :shock: :roll: :cry: :twisted:
bychosis (bahy-koh-sis): A mental disorder of delusions indicating impaired contact with a reality of no bicycles.

User avatar
rolandp
Posts: 2316
Joined: Fri Mar 14, 2008 11:47 am
Location: Hillarys - Perth, WA

Re: Woohoo, 1.0 passing law is coming.

Postby rolandp » Mon Jul 04, 2016 9:25 am

From WestCycle Facebook yesterday:
Contrary to the article published in Perth Now today, minimum passing distance is NOT confirmed as legislation to be introduced into Western Australia. Unfortunately to suggest it's a done deal is not the case, we are big believers in its introduction and we hope this outcome is achieved but it is certainly too soon to say it will be introduced.
WestCycle's goal is to create cycling friendly cities, last week it was reported that a code of conduct was being developed. One of the measures in that document is that drivers are recommended to give 1m distance when overtaking at 60km/hr or less and 1.5m when above. Regardless if it is legislated or not drivers are strongly encouraged to do so - it's simply a common sense measure.
WestCycle has been discussing the legislation of minimum passing with the Government for the last 12 months. The conversations are positive with the Government taking a measured approached to ensure any changes are well thought through.
We will continued to strive for this outcome and update you in an accurate manner when appropriate.

User avatar
Cycleops70
Posts: 402
Joined: Fri Jan 10, 2014 10:56 am
Location: Perth
Contact:

Re: Woohoo, 1.0 passing law is coming.

Postby Cycleops70 » Mon Jul 04, 2016 9:45 am

bychosis wrote:Do NOT read the comments. :shock: :roll: :cry: :twisted:
Too late :roll:

User avatar
Mulger bill
Super Mod
Super Mod
Posts: 29060
Joined: Sun Sep 24, 2006 2:41 pm
Location: Sunbury Vic

Re: Woohoo, 1.0 passing law is coming.

Postby Mulger bill » Tue Jul 05, 2016 12:28 am

Weren't Ray and Richard doing a sterling ambassadorial effort...

I still can't fathom the utter stupidity of the morons who can't comprehend that every 10 less riders will prolly mean ~5 more cars... :roll:
...whatever the road rules, self-preservation is the absolute priority for a cyclist when mixing it with motorised traffic.
London Boy 29/12/2011

User avatar
bychosis
Posts: 7250
Joined: Sat Jan 14, 2012 1:10 pm
Location: Lake Macquarie

Re: Woohoo, 1.0 passing law is coming.

Postby bychosis » Tue Jul 05, 2016 7:13 am

Mulger bill wrote:I still can't fathom the utter stupidity of the morons who can't comprehend that every 10 less riders will prolly mean ~5 more cars... :roll:
That's becuase the mouth breathers that carry on think that the only riders out there are the ones who ride in packs, wear Lycra team kits and are only doing it for exercise instead of going to the gym. They don't consider utility cyclists at all.
bychosis (bahy-koh-sis): A mental disorder of delusions indicating impaired contact with a reality of no bicycles.

User avatar
chuckchunder
Posts: 404
Joined: Sun Mar 09, 2008 12:18 pm

Re: Woohoo, 1.0 passing law is coming.

Postby chuckchunder » Tue Jul 05, 2016 10:51 pm

bychosis wrote:That's becuase the mouth breathers that carry on think that the only riders out there are the ones who ride in packs, wear Lycra team kits and are only doing it for exercise instead of going to the gym. They don't consider utility cyclists at all.
Or as I pointed out to a work colleague the other day, those thirty five lycra cyclists in front of you could be thirty five car drivers on their way to the gym to pedal a staionary bike......
"We have thousands of miles of cycling infrastructure, we just need to get the cars off them....." US advocate

User avatar
Thoglette
Posts: 6605
Joined: Thu Feb 19, 2009 1:01 pm

Re: Woohoo, 1.0 passing law is coming.

Postby Thoglette » Wed Jul 06, 2016 11:29 pm

rolandp wrote:From WestCycle Facebook yesterday:
Contrary to the article published in Perth Now today, minimum passing distance is NOT confirmed as legislation to be introduced into Western Australia
After all, WestCycle is completely independent from the government but somehow knows what the minister really meant. But in this case they're probably right. :shock:

The minister previously indicated that existing reckless/dangerous driving laws would be used to deal with this matter, with no change to the regulations. But that was years ago and SURPRISE nothing's happened. :shock: :shock:
Stop handing them the stick! - Dave Moulton
"People are worthy of respect, ideas are not." Peter Ellerton, UQ

User avatar
rolandp
Posts: 2316
Joined: Fri Mar 14, 2008 11:47 am
Location: Hillarys - Perth, WA

Re: Woohoo, 1.0 passing law is coming.

Postby rolandp » Thu Jul 07, 2016 8:29 am

Thoglette wrote:The minister previously indicated that existing reckless/dangerous driving laws would be used to deal with this matter, with no change to the regulations. But that was years ago and SURPRISE nothing's happened. :shock: :shock:
Weren't the Grievous regs introduced recently? Media announcement here.
Major traffic law changes to make roads safer

From memory these were applied to a cyclist who knocked over a pedestrian in Perth CBD in Apr-2016.

User avatar
Thoglette
Posts: 6605
Joined: Thu Feb 19, 2009 1:01 pm

Re: Woohoo, 1.0 passing law is coming.

Postby Thoglette » Thu Jul 07, 2016 8:46 am

rolandp wrote:Weren't the Grievous regs introduced recently?
Yes, but these take effect after you get hit, not before.

What I was referring to was the following, (emphasis mine) which clearly allows a car to crawl past closely but not do a "close shave" at speed
Road Traffic Code 2000 wrote: 18. Reckless driving generally
The provisions of this Part do not justify a driver driving at a
speed that —
(a) may constitute driving carelessly, recklessly or at a
speed, or in a manner, that is dangerous to the public,
having regard to all the circumstances; or
(b) exceeds any maximum speed applicable to the vehicle
under a road law.
Regulation 18 amended in Gazette 23 Dec 2014 p. 4920.
It's just not being enforced
Stop handing them the stick! - Dave Moulton
"People are worthy of respect, ideas are not." Peter Ellerton, UQ

cj7hawk
Posts: 1155
Joined: Sun Jan 18, 2015 9:00 pm

Re: Woohoo, 1.0 passing law is coming.

Postby cj7hawk » Fri Jul 08, 2016 4:03 pm

Thoglette wrote:
rolandp wrote:Weren't the Grievous regs introduced recently?
Yes, but these take effect after you get hit, not before.

What I was referring to was the following, (emphasis mine) which clearly allows a car to crawl past closely but not do a "close shave" at speed
Road Traffic Code 2000 wrote: 18. Reckless driving generally
The provisions of this Part do not justify a driver driving at a
speed that —
(a) may constitute driving carelessly, recklessly or at a
speed, or in a manner, that is dangerous to the public,
having regard to all the circumstances; or
(b) exceeds any maximum speed applicable to the vehicle
under a road law.
Regulation 18 amended in Gazette 23 Dec 2014 p. 4920.
It's just not being enforced
In WA, they certainly don't enforce bodily harm regulations even after you hit someone.

David

User avatar
rolandp
Posts: 2316
Joined: Fri Mar 14, 2008 11:47 am
Location: Hillarys - Perth, WA

Re: Woohoo, 1.0 passing law is coming.

Postby rolandp » Sat Jul 09, 2016 10:52 am

cj7hawk wrote:
In WA, they certainly don't enforce bodily harm regulations even after you hit someone.

David
Here is one recent report:
Cyclist charged after crash involving pedestrian

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users