A COOL AND LOGICAL ANALYSIS OF THE BICYCLE MENACE AND AN EXAMINATION OF THE ACTIONS NECESSARY TO LICENSE, REGULATE, OR ABOLISH ENTIRELY THIS DREADFUL PERIL ON OUR ROADS

It is noted that bicycle riding has increased everywhere in the U.S. and the author points out why the ungainly geometry and primitive mechanicals of the bicycle dictate that it should be removed from the streets. The principal arguments against bicycle use are listed (they are childish; undignified; unsafe; unAmerican; unfair; good exercise; the dislikeable kind of people who are bicycle riders.) The lack of licensing regulations, taxation, examinations, insurance, and speed control for bicycle riders is pointed out. However, it is noted, nothing may be done about them.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Ziff Davis Publishing Company

  1 Park Avenue
  New York, NY  United States  10016
• Authors:
  • O'Rourke, P J
• Publication Date: 1984-6

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 64-65
• Serial:
  • Car and Driver
  • Volume: 29
  • Issue Number: 12
  • Publisher: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company
  • ISSN: 0008-6002

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bicycles; Cyclists; Licenses; Regulations
• Subject Areas: Law; Pedestrians and Bicyclists; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00391790
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-037 196
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Jan 30 1985 12:00AM