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The gist is that I don’t think much of bells or horns. Shouting is a much more effective way of getting people’s attention. As for begrudging spending a few pounds where necessary, I think such objections aren’t based on the cost itself – as you say, the cost of cycling is much less than other means of commuting – but the fact that every bit of equipment you need means another barrier to entry, another step to put motorists off starting to cycle.

I agree it wouldn’t be a good idea to make it a legal requirement. But, for the fed up commuter, it might be worth giving it a try! – But, I probably wouldn’t bother.

But hey, if someone wants to put a big ol’ car-horn type thing on their bike for commuting then let them. But if we were to be required to have one on our bikes it would be a bad thing.

With the road tax thing, car drivers dont pay road tax. Road tax doesnt exist, thats an urban myth, but Vehicle Excise Duty(VED) does. VED is a tax on the motor vehicle not on the useage and upkeep of the roads. Road maintainace is paid for by council tax, which we all already pay.

Nice blog btw, I’ve been enjoying reading.