Re: House arrest after killing cyclist in hit and run.

On 3/1/2025 12:53 PM, AMuzi wrote:

 Couldn't quickly find a mileage to crash incidence number for UK but I did come across this, for another consideration:
 https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-news/consumer-news/94780/britain-s- most-dangerous-roads-revealed-50-per-cent-of-fatalities-occur

I'd be more interested in the "mileage to crash" number, i.e. the number of crashes per mile.
I'm reminded of the rather useless statement that "Most vehicle crashes occur within five miles of home." Of course they do! That's where people drive the most!
Regarding British roads, I'd be interested in Roger's comments on what British countryside roads are like these days. We did some English and Scottish bike touring way back in 1976, and I was comfortable with the traffic levels on minor highways and roads. I was also fine during a short visit in 2001 (trapped there due to flight groundings from the 9/11 attacks) when I did only a little cycling. But it's obvious traffic will have increased.
What's it like these days out away from the big cities? Is the riding still pleasant?
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- Frank Krygowski