I HAVE just read the letter in Thursday’s Argus (July 21) regarding cyclists, which was written by an un-named person.

Most people, especially drivers, know that cyclists do have a law of their own.

They don’t have insurance, pay road fund licence nor do they seem to know that the Highway Code exists.

Two weeks ago I was early for my dental appointment at Fiveways, Ditchling Road.

As it was such a hot day I sat at the bus stop until my appointment was due.

I counted seven cyclists ride through the lights. Six of them were completely dressed in black and were riding black cycles. Very hard to see, especially in poor light or at night. Two of them were riding side by side having a chat.

Cyclist number seven was the only one dressed in high visibility clothing and was easy to see. However, he rode straight through the red light and shot past me at some considerable speed.

According to the new edition of the Highway Code, we, the car drivers, are supposed to give cyclists all sorts of consideration when we are driving.

We have to have road fund licence, insurance and MOT. If we have an accident we could lose our licence. If the cyclists have an accident what exactly do they lose???

They use the roads, so they should abide by all the rules and regulations laid out for car drivers.

Christine Luffman

Rotherfield Crescent

Hollingbury

Brighton