ePetition - Safe Passing Distance for Cyclists

Last Friday morning a memorial bike ride was held for Richard Pollett who was cycling on Moggill Road and killed by an overtaking cement truck in 2011.

http://www.couriermail.com.au/questnews/west/monument-a-tribute-to-road-death-spectre/story-fn8m0u4y-1226214875765

The driver of the truck was found to be not guilty. I have strong feelings about this case (and the verdict), but putting my positive action hat on - there is something we can do to help avoid future scenarios like Richards.

The Pollett family and Safe Cycling Australia have launched an ePetition calling for the legislation of minimum safe passing distance (1.5m) between cyclists and other road users. The ePetition is supported by MP Bruce Flegg (who is a cyclist too). 

ePetition link (closes 28/10/13):

http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/apps/Epetitions_QLD/CurrentEPetition.aspx?PetNum=2109&lIndex=-1

If you support the idea, please sign the ePetition and share with others. 

RIP Richard - we hope that your death was not in vain and that we can make the roads a safer place to share with everyone equally.