The state of Queensland just introduced Australia's toughest penalties: AUD$1000 fine and four demerit points for touching your phone when behind the wheel (even when stopped at lights).
Clever; this should be put in everywhere. And I'd make the fines at least three times as high and equal for both drivers and bicyclists.
Re:Reducing risk of automotive death
by ErikAugust on Monday February 10, 2020 @01:56AM
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I was surprised by how many people in Amsterdam would text message on bicycles. Many times without helmets on.
Re:Reducing risk of automotive death
by throwaway_se099 on Monday February 10, 2020 @02:50AM
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Cyclists in Amsterdam don't wear helmets as a rule -- YouTube is chock full of videos of Amsterdam bicycle traffic, so you can see for yourself. Therefore, it's not surprising that a texting cyclist wouldn't wear a helmet.
To be clear, texting on a bicycle is not a good idea, helmet or no helmet.
Holding a device while you are on a bike will cost you around $105.
This all because there was an increase in accidents when social media became available everywhere.