Travel information reminder

I recently received an email from Transport for London:

I am writing to both cyclists and drivers to remind them to take care on London’s roads. Cyclists are reminded to: Be aware of blind spots all around large vehicles. It’s often safer to hang back Make eye contact with drivers to make sure they have seen you Not ride through red traffic lights. It’s dangerous and you can be fined £30 Allow space between you and parked vehicles. Doors may be opened suddenly Cycle training courses are available in most London boroughs. For more information, please visit tfl.gov.uk/cyclesafety

Yours sincerely,

Ben Plowden Director, Surface Planning

I decided to compose an addendum to that letter:

I am writing to both cyclists and drivers to remind them to take care on London’s roads. Drivers are reminded to: Be aware of cyclists approaching a junction or a parked vehicle. It’s often safer to hang back than try and overtake at the last possible instant and potentially cause an accident Make sure to look out for cyclists and pedestrians Not drive through red traffic lights. Do not wait in the ASL box. It’s dangerous and you can be fined £30 Allow space between you and the cyclist in front. When overtaking give enough space to your left.  Driving training courses are available all over London. For more information, please visit  http://www.tfl.gov.uk/microsites/freight/hgvs_and_road_safety.aspx

Yours sincerely, Wokingham Cyclist