>>1096607>>1096684>>1096689>>1096737>How much damage could a cyclist cause to a car?Quite a bit, windshield $500-700, hood $500-800, bumper $1000-2000, headlight lens assembly $200-500.
Honestly don't care if a cyclist who ignores a stop sign lives or dies when they get hit. Most cars are covered against uninsured motorist / vehicles, but most insurance plans have a $1000 deductible. Even if the driver is not at fault they are stuck dishing out that grand and an increased insurance premium for making a claim.
Insurance and licensing and the penalties that would go along with them would encourage safer operation of bicycles and punish cyclists who ignore stop signs and other traffic laws.
