Published: Sunday, February 5, 2012
Roads
License bikes for help in two ways
In regard to the letter "Tax, license bicycles like cars," I would like to add this: I was raised in a small town west of Chicago. When I was 12 years old, we (my playmates and I) were required to: 1. Register and license our bikes (for theft ID purposes.) 2. Read, understand and abide by the "Rules of the Road for Bicycles" manual (Yes, there truly was such a manual) or face a fine of $25 (a lot of money back then for a 12 year old!)
Needless to say, the revenue helped our town. I think the same rules should be imposed on the commuter-bicycle riders of our towns and cities of today. I think they should be required to take tests to be licensed and be required to follow "Rules of the Road for Bicycles" and pay a renewal fee every year for tabs just as those of us who drive motorized vehicles. The added revenue, however small it may be, would help. Thanks for listening.
Kathryn Unger
Everett
Needless to say, the revenue helped our town. I think the same rules should be imposed on the commuter-bicycle riders of our towns and cities of today. I think they should be required to take tests to be licensed and be required to follow "Rules of the Road for Bicycles" and pay a renewal fee every year for tabs just as those of us who drive motorized vehicles. The added revenue, however small it may be, would help. Thanks for listening.
Kathryn Unger
Everett
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