Australia Enacts Law Making It Illegal to Throw Things at Cyclists - Up to Two Years in Jail

At first, I read this headline and thought, "They really need a law for this?" 

Yes, of course they do and we could use that law (and others) too. 

In a textbook case of needing to pass laws for what should just be common sense and decency, the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) recently made it illegal to throw objects at bicyclists. Apparently the ACT, along with many other regions in the country, is having a bit of an issue with this ridiculous and dangerous behavior.

“Throwing objects at cyclists is unfortunately a relatively common practice,” Road Safety Minister Shane Rattenbury told the Canberra Times. “Many regular cyclists will have a story of being hit or nearly hit by an object thrown from a car.”

Under the new law, anyone found guilty of tossing an item at a bicyclist, or placing an item in their path, will face up to two years in jail. The new law also applies to throwing objects at cars and trucks. The law was passed on the heels of other legislation to protect vulnerable road users, such as a minimum passing distance when overtaking bicyclists.

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