Richard Lyle MSP
Richard
Lyle is MSP for Central Scotland and is a member of the
SNP
“The laws around presumed liability regimes should be looked at as we work to make Scotland a cycle-friendly nation.
“For too
long, presumed liability for road users has been dismissed as too
difficult or too contentious a law, but in a modern society that
sees cycling as an integral part of a healthy lifestyle and
sustainable economy, it is important to put this debate back on the
agenda.
“If
presumed liability can be shown to help improve road safety and
provide protection for those injured, then Scotland should not be
afraid to take a lead and change the law.”
Alison Johnstone
MSP
Alison
Johnstone is a Green Party member for Edinburgh for
Lothian.
"Presumed
liability is a contribution to a better culture on our roads where
vulnerable users are better protected".
Tavish Scott
Tavish
Scott is the former leader of the Scottish Lib Dems (2008-11) and
member for Shetland.
“I’m happy to give my full-fledged support the
Road Share campaign and believe introducing a strict liability
regime in Scotland can help make a dramatic improvement in the
overall safety of our roads for cyclists. I think this is a
real opportunity to demonstrate a commitment for making Scotland’s
roads safer for all users.”
Patrick
Harvie MSP
Patrick
is a member of the Green Party and represents Glasgow
North.
"There is a real need to address the
responsibility that people feel. The responsibility that somebody
feels when they are moving a tonne or two of metal through the
streets must be substantially greater than the responsibility that
somebody feels when they are moving a couple of tens of kilos of
metal through the streets.Moving a bicycle through the streets at a
modest pace is still a significant thing to do and it bears a
significant responsibility, but it is clear that the responsibility
of somebody who is driving a couple of tonnes of metal through the
streets at a much higher velocity must be greater"
John Lamont
MSP
John is a
member for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, and a member of the
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Cycling
(Member)
“As a keen bike rider I am all too aware of the
need for greater safety for cyclists on our roads. As we try to
encourage people to be more active and to take up cycling it is
more important than ever that we offer them the protection they
need.
“Anything that might help to do this and encourage motorists to treat cyclists with more care and respect needs to be looked into as it could ultimately help to save lives.”
The Road
Share campaign has set up a steering group to take things
forward.
To find out more about the individual members of the Steering group and its overall remit.
The campaign has attracted Cross Party support at Holyrood. See who is supporting, who is undecided and who doesn't support the campaign.
The
Campaign has successfully attracted a number of celebrity
supporters who feel strongly about the introduction of presumed
liability and have given their support.
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