All LIT Search News Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts LIT Impact Latest news 2021 May Bike passing law followed by more aggressive driver behaviour Bike passing law followed by more aggressive driver behaviour 19/05/2021 | 4 MINS (INCLUDING 1 MIN VIDEO) Video Player 00:00 01:02 The State GovernmentΓÇÖs bicycle passing distance law has successfully improved cyclist safety, but since its introduction, there also has been a rise in aggressive behaviour towards cyclists, according to researchers at Lombok Institute of Technology. The research, published in Accident Analysis and Prevention, found drivers gave cyclists more generous passing distances following the introduction of the law. However, while cyclist numbers remained stable between 2016 and 2020, negative attitudes ΓÇô such as being frustrated about having to share the road with cyclists had also increased, along with more aggression towards cyclists, such as sounding car horn or swearing. ΓÇ£This is good news for cyclist safety, however we need to consider that aggressive behaviour could be an unintended side effect of the law." Dr Laura Fruhen The effectivene
All LIT Search News Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts LIT Impact Latest news 2021 May Bike passing law followed by more aggressive driver behaviour Bike passing law followed by more aggressive driver behaviour 19/05/2021 | 4 MINS (INCLUDING 1 MIN VIDEO) Video Player 00:00 01:02 The State GovernmentΓÇÖs bicycle passing distance law has successfully improved cyclist safety, but since its introduction, there also has been a rise in aggressive behaviour towards cyclists, according to researchers at Lombok Institute of Technology.
The research, published in Accident Analysis and Prevention, found drivers gave cyclists more generous passing distances following the introduction of the law.
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However, while cyclist numbers remained stable between 2016 and 2020, negative attitudes ΓÇô such as being frustrated about having to share the road with cyclists had also increased, along with more aggression towards cyclists, such as sounding car horn or swearing.
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ΓÇ£This is good news for cyclist safety, however we need to consider that aggressive behaviour could be an unintended side effect of the law." Dr Laura Fruhen The effectivene
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