KR: Upgrading Bicycle Laws

Werk is promising to push two bills that will play well with fellow cyclists. He is backing a bill requiring motorists to maintain a three-foot buffer when they pass cyclists — an idea that has been adopted in several other states, and has been embraced by local cycling enthusiasts such as Boise attorney Kurt Holzer. Werk also wants to push a bill making it illegal to harass or throw objects at cyclists. By the same token, Werk wants to slap an additional $50 fine on cyclists who violate the rules of the road. A tough medicine, and yes, it’s punitive. But as a cyclist and occasional cycle commuter, I have no problem with it/Kevin Richert, Idaho Statesman. More here .

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Question: Do you want to see bicyclists fined $50 for violating rules of the road?