TAIL LIGHTS FOR BICYCLES

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21248, 30 July 1932, Page 12

TAIL LIGHTS FOR BICYCLES

gir ( I notice a correspondent describes a s ridiculous the suggestion that bicyclists should be compelled to carry tail lights. He apparently thinks that the motorist is going to benefit by the tail light, whereas it is the cyclist who is going to benefit, because it is his life that is m danger, not the motorist's. The motorist is covered with insurance against third party injury, and I think all cyclists should welcome a by-law compelling thein to carrv tail lights for their own protects " Thoughtful. Sir—The letters re rear lights for bicycles arc timely. Driving into Auckland after 5 p.m., especially when .lights are on, is a veritable nightmare. Irt addition to'facing the dazzling lights of (he continuous stream of oncoming motor traffic, is added the danger of the unlighted cycle. A point that has not been commented on is the dangerous practice of riding two and sometimes three abreast. The cyclist has undoubtedly a right to the road, but traffic conditions have altered so that the past rules arid regulations are obsolete, and some amendment! are imperative. Rear lights are a necessity. Let anyone who disputes this drive in from,- say, Papaktira about 5 p.m. these dark only tail lights but head lights in fflany cases are conspicuous bv their absence. A real remedy for the existing danger is tail lights and Indian file when proceeding on the highways. Safety Fibst.