The reason that motorized vehicle users OBEY traffic laws is because if they don't the State takes away operator permits, license plates and violators have insurance rate increases and higher fees attached to renewals. If the bicycle is to be a legitimate component of the modern urban transportation mix, and it should be, then they need meet requirements to become a legitimate public road users. The only way that will occur is to put license plates on bikes, require operator permits and make them get a form of liability and personal injury insurance.
Right now there is no consequence to improper bicycle operation similar to losing your driver's license. There needs to be that threat to keep bike riders in line. That will go a long way to stopping the lawlessness that is so pervasive among the peddle craft commuters. Bicycles need to be traceable through a visible identification numbers [license plate] and they need to be responsible for the potential damage to vehicles and property that might occur while using the public roads. EVERY other public road user must meet these requirements, why not bicycles? Why are bicycles above the law?
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