Motorists critical of cyclists' behaviour  Last updated 05:00
08/02/2013  Relevant offers  Motorists and cyclists do not
always see eye to eye when it comes to who should take
precedence on the road but there are two sides to every story.
In response to a story in yesterday's Timaru Herald about
cyclists being the target of motorists' road rage, a number of
readers rang to tell us their point of view.  South Canterbury
road safety co-ordinator Daniel Naude said it was only a small
percentage of motorists and cyclists who caused conflict on the
road.  Local government had worked hard to improve roads for
better visibility, such as the S-bend on the corner of Le Cren
and Church streets. A tactile raised line had been put in place
which prevented road users cutting the corner in front of
cyclists.  However, not all cyclists were innocent.  "If
cyclists go through stop signs, it upsets motorists who then
blame all cyclists," he said.  Linda and George Hughes thought
it would be safer if cyclists rode on the righ