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‘Absurd’ speed limit lands $460 fines for cyclists. Even joggers overtook them (www.brisbanetimes.com.au)

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Bob* was riding across the Kurilpa Bridge into the city on a quiet school holiday Friday morning, also coincidentally World Car-Free Day, when ... BAM, he was $464 poorer.

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[–] [email protected] 50 points 2 years ago (1 children)

That is just one of the reasons that official Queensland Government documents have long suggested speed limits for cyclists should be regarded as unenforceable.

Unfortunately, QPS don't seem to have gotten the memo with regards to the Kurilpa and Goodwill Bridges.

[–] [email protected] 29 points 2 years ago (1 children)

As Chris highlighted, TMR also says it's potentially unsafe to ride a bike slower than 10kmh

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 years ago (2 children)

How do you even keep your balance if you’re essentially pedaling at a brisk walking speed?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

That should not pose a challenge to anyone not currently learning to ride a bicycle

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Easily if you have any balance at all.