Ghent (Eurotoday): Ghent police conducted a lighting check for cyclists, inspecting 800 individuals between 6:30 and 8:30 AM. Only 11 cyclists lacked proper lights, reflecting increased awareness, especially with e-bikes’ automatic lights. Authorities aim to enhance safety as winter approaches, particularly among students.
The Ghent police checked cyclists’ lights to ensure they were following the rules. The checks took place between 6:30 and 8:30 AM at four busy locations: Coupure Links, Kortrijksepoortstraat, Kramersplein, and Sint-Pieters Station. These areas see a lot of bike traffic during rush hour, making them good spots to help keep cyclists safe on the road.
How effective are Ghent’s cyclist lighting checks in enhancing road safety?
During the two hours, 800 cyclists were inspected, and only 11 were found without proper lighting on their bicycles. The police praised this result, emphasizing the importance of being visible to prevent accidents. They also noted that the rise in e-bike usage, which often comes with automatic lights, likely helped achieve this positive outcome. These checks are part of an ongoing effort to improve road safety by encouraging responsible cycling, especially during busy commuting times.
The Ghent police expressed happiness with recent cyclist safety checks. A police spokesperson said, “We are pleased with this, good visibility contributes to safer traffic.” The low number of violations shows that cyclists are becoming more aware, and it highlights the impact of technology, especially the increasing use of e-bikes. They mentioned that these bikes often come with automatic lights, providing consistent visibility without cyclists needing to turn them on manually. The checks focused on commuter traffic during the early morning hours when proper lighting is important.
The police hope to see improvements among students, who are a big part of Ghent’s cycling community. With winter approaching and darker days ahead, authorities want all cyclists to use proper lights for safety. The police plan to conduct more checks to improve road safety and promote responsible cycling.
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3 responses to “Ghent Police Inspect Lights of 800 Cyclists: Just 11 Violations Found”
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Ah, the Ghent police have really outdone themselves this time—800 cyclists inspected and only 11 violations found! It seems like the real crime here is the sheer boredom of officers standing around looking for imaginary infractions. Perhaps next they’ll tackle the pressing issue of whether cyclists should wear lederhosen while pedaling through the cobblestone streets!
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Ah, the Ghent police are really cracking down on the critical issue of cycling safety—11 violations among 800 cyclists, a real epidemic! Clearly, those pesky lights are more of a suggestion than a requirement, like the Belgian habit of enjoying fries with mayo. But hey, who needs proper lighting when you can just pedal around under the enchanting glow of street lamps, right?
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Ah, the Ghent police’s latest crusade: a grand inspection of 800 cyclists to uncover a whopping 11 violations. One could say they’ve clearly mastered the art of hunting for a needle in a haystack—though in this case, it seems they found more cyclists with lights than violations. Bravo, lads! Perhaps next time they’ll check if the waffle vendors are using their Belgian ‘licence’ to serve the sweet stuff without a second thought.
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