Chris Boardman questions Greater Manchester Police after it responds to reports of inconsiderate cycling by advocating reflectors

I wonder what sort of inconsiderate cycling they thought would be solved by pedal reflectors? I thought GMP were after all those evil pavement cyclists and RLJers, so wtf do reflectors and shiny tape have to do with anything??

This actually flies in the face of their sowrn oath, yet again discriminating, yet again not being impartial, yet again not keeping the peace or protecting offences against people because they're too fucking busy yapping on about reflectives and other shit that isn't law but keep spending a ridiculous amount of resources on something that does next to sod all harm. 

"I do solemnly and sincerely declare and affirm that I will well and truly serve the Queen in the office of constable, with fairness, integrity, diligence and impartiality, upholding fundamental human rights and according equal respect to all people; and that I will, to the best of my power, cause the peace to be kept and preserved and prevent all offences against people and property; and that while I continue to hold the said office I will to the best of my skill and knowledge discharge all the duties thereof faithfully according to law."

The police would rather fine a cyclist for not having reflectors on his SPD pedals than actually go after the problem cyclists and dangerous drivers.

I guarantee that problem cyclists are most likely to be wearing a tracksuit and baseball cap.

Anyone know where they found that cartoon of a cycling dunce? Or did they actually commission and pay for it?

I like the aero water bottle.

and no mudguards ? thats finable on club rides seems the original GMP Denton/Droylsden tweet has since been deleted.

If you're easier to see, you're easier for Addison Lee drivers to hit you

Due to increased reports of apparitions of the Virgin Mary in the middle of the motorway GMP would like to take this opportunity to remind pedestrians to wear reflective tabards.  

Would be nice if GMP investigated the real menace on our roads, namely dangerous drivers, instead of targetting cyclists without reflectors.

Sadly, it seems they have their priorities wrong: http://road.cc/content/news/227952-near-miss-day-28-driver-turns-across-...

I know you shouldn't criticise what people choose to wear whilst cycling, but I point blank refuse to go out looking anything like the gimp depicted in the illustration.

...and, for a moment, I thought I'd just wear my normal clothes, rather than dress up as the Pope.

GMP once again showing that their copy of the Highway Code went missing at the same time as their IQ tests for officers was lowered to that of a cretin.

Being covered in reflective shit will not stop people riding like a total arse.

Ah the police not knowing their left hand from their right hand.