It is comforting although somewhat surprising to see someone in politics say they got it wrong. It is even more surprising if they then try and put it right. Yet this is exactly what we are seeing, and in France of all places!
Those lovely people over the water came up with the great idea of making wearing 150cm2 of hi viz material when on a bike compulsory. Now, I’m not against hi viz. I own one and wear it when commuting. I do, however, dislike being told to wear it especially when the evidence that it will make a difference to the numbers injured or killed on the roads is flaky at best. Still, never letting facts get in the way in a true EU law making style, the rule was passed.
Now we have just heard that it has be revoked. Hallelujah! A small victory for freedom of choice and personal rights.
Now we just need to stop victimising bike riders and get the driving test made as stringent as the bike test and maybe we will see a meaningful drop in casualties.