Cyclists are calling for stronger laws to protect them from rogue motorists, citing daily close passes and camera footage limitations that prevent police from taking legal action.

Press PLAY to hear Steve Gaensler explain why the current laws aren’t enough

Cyclist Steve Gaensler told 6PR Breakfast hosts Millsy and Karl that while most drivers are respectful, some intentionally target riders, adding that he has captured multiple close passes on camera.

“When you talk to police the laws aren’t strong enough to take the footage as evidence, because there’s no technology with the cameras that shows the distance”, Gaensler said.

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