"Harassment by motorists is one of the reasons people stop cycling. They don’t want to get cursed at or threatened. They’d rather just stop."
According to Kansas City News, one Missouri college town that takes pride in its bike-friendly status is threatening jail time for motorists who aren’t so friendly.
The Columbia City Council heard from a steady succession of cyclists who’ve been victims of road rage — including a bike shop owner who was pistol-whipped — before unanimously approving a new ordinance Monday night. It makes harassing cyclists a misdemeanor, punishable by stiff fines or a year in jail.
Similar laws are on the books in Colorado, Nevada and South Carolina, and a Louisiana proposal is awaiting the governor’s signature. National cycling advocates suggest that Columbia, home to the University of Missouri and its 30,000 students, is one of the few local governments to follow suit.
Click here to read the full article. Great if Singapore can enact such a law.
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