Local resident Mike O'Meara said to Lakes District News that he thinks people have forgotten to be courteous when passing pedestrians, bicycle riders and horseback riders on local roads.
While it is not the law to slow down and move over for pedestrians, horseback riders and bicycle riders, O’Meara said it is a common courtesy that he feels is being neglected.
O'Meara said he is very concerned about the safety of pedestrians and recreational road users in the local area and he said he has noticed more frequently that passing vehicles fail to slow down and move over to allow safe and sufficient room when passing.
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