Issue Date: 24 Feb-2 March Correspondent: Charlie Lloyd Occupation: Lorry
22nd December 1994, Page 74
22nd December 1994
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— Issue Date: 24 Feb-2 March Correspondent: Charlie Lloyd Occupation: Lorry
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driver and campaigns director for the London Cycling Campaign Subject: Cutting down on cycle/truck accidents 4orriet,
could be made safer. About half the lorry/ cycle deaths in London are caused by trucks without side guards; there's no reason why tippers mixers, skip lorries and dustcarts should be exempt from this basic safety feature. More glass and mirrors would also help but as an artic driver I know there'll
always be blind spots. As trained professionals LGV drivers must take responsibility for the safety of pedestrians and cyclists—many of whom are young and inexperienced. We often hear the claim that a dead cyclist was unsighted or 'wobbled'. This is just a cover for negligent driving—too often truckers get away with it."