Police commissioner proposes ID for cyclists - but can't explain why or how | Peter Walker

Katy Bourne explains why she thinks cyclists wearing identification numbers might be a good ideaThe issue of cyclists being obliged to wear some sort of identification has been raised once again. It's one of those peculiar notions which can sound initially appealing to some but would, in reality, bring pretty much no benefits while creating huge negative consequences (I run through all this below). As such, it's arguably most useful as a political barometer: you can safely assume that anyone who suggests it has no grasp at all of the issues. Continue reading...