All trucks should have ‘spot a cyclist’ mirrors

MOST trucks don’t have ‘cyclops’ mirrors that make cyclists more visible from large vehicles making left-hand turns.

Although an EU directive makes this mandatory on new heavy goods vehicles from January, Transport Minister Martin Cullen should ensure all existing trucks have them retro-fitted.

Likewise, guidelines issued by him do not allow for safer lower speed limits to be applied to Dublin thoroughfares such as O’Connell Street and the quays which have been designated as national roads. They are treacherous.