Cycling regulations reform draws criticism from riders

The new MOTC regulations are now asking bicyclists to make left turns in two steps. First the cyclists have to make a stop at the marked area on the right side of the road, and then wait for the traffic light, in order to make a left turn. A direct left turn cannot be conducted.

The law is now in effect, with bike riders being given tickets for not following the new regulations.

Some bicyclists commented, “Maybe we will all need to be tested for a license in the near future~. Worse, we will probably be asked to pay the license tax as well,” they said.

An Internet user, nicknamed “Hsiao-Chiang,” posted on the Web: “The purpose of conducting a ‘no car day’ by the government is to emphasize environmental friendliness, encouraging people to ride bicycles instead of motorcycles and cars. But now, the new regulations are angering us two-wheelers.”

Another strong comment was by a bicyclist “brother Tsai.”

“Riding bicycles on regular roads during rush hour is extremely dangerous, because car drivers and motorcyclists do not pay attention to us bicyclists, we are considered as air to them,” he said.

“The government should add a bicycle lane to the road first, and then give tickets to those who are not obeying the new regulations after,” he also said.

The correct way to lead to safety of pedestrian and cyclists should be educated to all drivers while taking the written examination for licenses, indicated a cyclist nicknamed “Ah-Shi.”

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