Sydney bicycle riders protest carrying mandatory identification

Coral Wynter
Gadigal Country/Sydney
February 26, 2016
Issue 
1085
News

A rally of 200 bicycle riders and their supporters was held in the early morning of February 18 in front of NSW State Parliament.

The riders were opposing the introduction of mandatory photo identification for riders and a massive increase in fines.

There has been no evidence produced by the Mike Baird government that these measures will lead to greater safety for riders and other road users.

Riders argue the new rules will be a disincentive to riding, especially for children, as anyone over the age of 12 years is not allowed to ride on the footpath.

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