The idea of a Bicycle 'rego' is to show that the Cyclist understand the rules and regulations of the road safety and has a right of opinion as well.
The Rego would not be picked up by Cops doing 40km - 100kms. But it would stop a cyclist probably copping a bigger fine if they did find themselves in a... predicament.
So the 'tired' argument is justified.
You want to express your rights on the road? Then bloody well pay for it like the rest or just shut up and take it as it comes.
I've driven Taxi for better part of a year.
I've got to drive efficiently and as quick as I can - legally.
Of course, the two regional areas where I drove, have high density tourists for various periods of the year.
So, like Valkie says - most Drivers only concentrate on 'immediate' dangers like other vehicles that can have an impact on their safety.
But as Taxi, I've learned the 'chaos' of both J-Walkers and Cyclists. Both are lazy and inconsiderate. Both DO NOT abide by 'motorist' rules on the road. I've had to drive like a super reflex with every corner I come around, every decision - I've got to prepare for a possible accident because that's what its like. All the while, while taking in-calls for a Taxi and writing on a pad. The mental concentration is pretty full-on and I really have to be 'jumpy' to stay focused.
J-Walkers will walk across a street where it bends around as a blind spot.
Cyclists WILL ride together - side-by-side whenever they can. Cyclists will put their turning arm out, at the last 5 seconds before they turn.
I can only say this regarding J-Walkers & Cyclists: They need to be more considerate, need to put their EGO back in check because they DO NOT have a priority over motorists or a Equality with motorists. They are on the road by 'privilege' only.
The Professional or Competing Cyclist is the worst rider, next to city couriers. They feel that they have 'rights' over motorists.
Using a well planned city like Canberra is not a good example of how well Cyclists & Motorists get on.
Try Melb or Syd or Regional areas during Holidays.
Of course, most Cyclists are just DILLIGAFS and consider themselves 'superior' because they are riding 'environmentally friendly' forms of transports and thus they are now endowed with a 'God Given Right' to do what they like.
Now you might think I hate Cyclists?
No. I understand that Bicycles were a part of Australian history and culture long before the French kicked on with the Tour De France and were used by more Australians than those silly brumbies that the Media pumps out for the drizabone/Man from Snowy River wank culture of being Australian.
Cycling on Roads is a privilege, not a right.