I WAS passing the house of one of my local councillors, Chris Boyes, on bin day and thought I'd move his house's bin off the pavement (he wasn't at fault, it had probably been very recently emptied and bin staff don't appear to return bins to driveways).

He came down the driveway and entered into conversation with me on the issue of cycle lanes along Brooklands Road again a couple of days ago.

He said he was looking further into it.

Although I would love to see the cycle lanes painted back on, I have realised since the conversation that we would not actually need them if drivers would use the 'normal driving position' as described in the Highway Code.

The normal driving position is: one metre from the kerb.

If motor vehicle drivers would adopt this then when they are in their big, long queue caused by their sheer numbers, the clean, economic and efficient cyclists would be able to sail past them comfortable enough and get to work/shops/social outings etc quite easily.

I've heard people call for car drivers to be reminded of their highway code, perhaps this 'normal driving position' should be reminded to them?

If there is a cycle lane, it at least provides that purpose...

I suggest that all drivers sent on speed awareness courses etc. should have this point reiterated to them.

Wendy Taylor

Dalebrook Road

Sale