@not_for_sale2025 wrote:
In Queensland the Rules state:
Riding on a footpath or shared path -
On footpaths and shared paths, you share the space with pedestrians.
- You must: keep left and give way to all pedestrians
- Always ride to the left of bicycle riders coming toward you.
While the cyclist kept to the left he got awful close to the guy walking
and actually "brushed" him. He didn't give much way!
He even got close to the two people entering the crossing when he turned left.
I can understand the pedestrian getting p*ssed off, but he went out
of his way to physically assault the cyclist, and that's not on.
the cyclist couldnt ride much further to the left without going into the street from what i see. i'm thinking as it was a one way street going ino the street would have been against the law?
however, the walking guy made no effort to move across to avoid being 'brushed'
maybe he didnt have to by law but it looked to me like he was trying to get hit.
maybe he doesnt like cyclists using the footpath, cant say i dont agree, but if its legal and you cause yourself to be 'brushed' it sure doesnt give you the right to chase the guy and knock him down.
m personal view is footpaths are for walking traffic.
but those making the rules dont agree with me.
so if i saw a cyclist coming towards me i'd side step a bit just to be safe.
