So does that mean that deaf people should not cycle?
well, headphones have always been a danger
Just thought I'd highlight this part. "This is a rare charge. I have been in the police force for eight years and never come across it before". There are crap road users of every category, including us motorcyclists. Can any of honestly say they've not seen some REALLY poor riding by some motorcyclists, car drivers, lorry drivers ... etc.? This is a pet hate of mine, red lights, junctions, even level crossings. None of these are seen as applicable to cyclists. Yes, without doubt there are stupid car / bike riders out there. But it's the attitude of cyclists that annoys me the most. The "I'm on a pushbike so I can do what the f** I like" mentality. Really gets my goat.
And I can certainly hear more than when I'm in me nice soundproofed Saab Now if I spent 5k on a car stero and turned it up, would I hear a car, or even an ambulance' siren....So not as obviously bad as you might think. He just didn't look.
Bang on mate...totally agree. Its amazing how many car drivers at work all tell me off for having music on when cycling. I normally respond with "so, your saying deaf people should never leave the house then if hearing is everything.?!"
I like listening to music when cycling, but do so in places where there is no car traffic
ride on main roads in the dark without a rear light
I dont think any other road user has such an arrogant single minded pomposity as the cyclist...