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OPINION - Why are London’s drivers suddenly ignoring zebra crossings?

The Beatles would probably get knocked down here nowadays - (Getty Images)

It’s time to start a pedestrian-motorist war. Cyclists and car-drivers have been in a cold war for decades by now, we all know they hate each other on sight. The age of the e-bike has seen a well-documented uptick in cyclists vs pedestrians (seriously, is there anyone at The London Standard who hasn’t been knocked over by a speeding cyclist?).

Now is the time for we perennial pedestrians to start beef with cars. The disrespect has become too much. We must fight back.

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