There’s no justification for ignoring red lights
I am writing concerning the story (Cyclist jumping red light hits brain surgery student, February 11).
It is astonishing that the chairwoman of Oxford Pedestrians’ Association, of all people, should attempt to justify a cyclist injuring a pedestrian through ignoring red lights. She considers the junction to be badly designed and should have a zebra crossing instead.
The many cyclists who ignore traffic lights are just as likely to ignore a pedestrian crossing with lights. There is no justification for ignoring a red light.
ROBERT SEPHTON Selwyn Crescent Radley
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