Hans Paas, Castlemaine
I salute the latest valiant attempt to improve safety for cyclists ‘Respect our cyclists’ (Midland Express, February 5).
At the risk of adding to the plague of road signs that traffic authorities have visited on us (except where private contractors put their money-making cameras) I also suggest that warning signs be installed along bike paths.
If drivers see signs with the cycling logo more often we might all take more care.
When I open my car door I try to use my left hand because it makes me look to the side in case a cyclist is approaching. I forget more often than I remember, but I do tend to look in the rear vision mirrors more than I used to, even before stopping the car.
There are lots of ways we can be alert to other road users and taking our time about it might just save a life.
