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Re:Ambulance hits cyclist, rushes him to hospital, then stic... by scott_w on Friday November 08, 2024 @10:17AM (#42087483)
Because the statistics show that more pedestrians are killed by drivers on the pavement (sidewalk for Americans) every year than are killed by cyclists. Studies show that cyclists break the law at a lower rate than drivers, too.
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Re:Ambulance hits cyclist, rushes him to hospital, then stic... by mmooss on Saturday November 09, 2024 @02:27AM (#42093033)
> pedestrians are killed by drivers on the pavement (sidewalk for Americans) every year than are killed by cyclists

There are many more cars, and bike accidents don't tend to kill people.

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