G'day dear BV folk

Just to add to what you are doing in relation to car door crashes
here are 3 other things I believe the Global (cos a lot of cars are
imported) Bicycle Community could be advocating for.

1. Banning tinting of car windows to the degree to which they impede
cyclists seeing who is in the car and in non-dooring situations, to
be able to see if a car driver is looking their way when approaching
a car entering the cyclists path from the cyclists left (in
Australia)

2. Having the car door micro switches permanently connected to the 4
way hazard lights and/or alarm beeper so the moment a car door is
being opened the orange 4 ways illuminate and the alarm makes a beep,
thus giving cyclists warning of an impending opening.

3. Ensuring all headrests are see thru and banning the covering of
see thru headrests by seat covers to facilitate cyclists being able
to see if anybody is actually sitting in the drivers or bikeside rear
passenger seat.

Justa a few additional thoughts from a doored cyclist.

C'ya
Alan Tonkin

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What is Bicycle Victoria doing?

Apart from offering advice on how to avoid car door crashes, Bicycle
Victoria has successfully campaigned for car door crashes to be
covered by TAC.


We are also continuing our campaigns for the following:

* More bike lanes on roads so there is a dedicated space for
cyclists. Bike lanes give cyclists extra space away from parked cars
and their logos and line markings remind motorists to watch out for
cyclists.
* Shared respect from all road users to encourage motorists to watch
out for cyclists, as they are legitimate road users.
* Encouraging more people to ride more often. More people riding
means more people are aware of cyclists, especially if they are
cyclists themselves.
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