Compulsory insurance for cyclists: NSW government considers schemes

By Jacob Saulwick
Updated October 3 2015 - 2:08am, first published October 2 2015 - 3:44pm
Compulsory insurance? Cyclists take part in the national Ride2Work day in Sydney. Photo: Peter Rae PMR
Compulsory insurance? Cyclists take part in the national Ride2Work day in Sydney. Photo: Peter Rae PMR
Cyclist licences: "Carrying ID seems like a much more sensible option," says Duncan Gay. Photo: Rob Homer
Cyclist licences: "Carrying ID seems like a much more sensible option," says Duncan Gay. Photo: Rob Homer
"This is about the Baird government's political agenda against bike riders": Craig Richards. Photo: Eddie Jim
"This is about the Baird government's political agenda against bike riders": Craig Richards. Photo: Eddie Jim

Cyclists could be forced to contribute to a compensation fund or take out third party insurance, under mechanisms being looked at by the NSW government.

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