Letter: In Brief

Tuesday 08 September 1998 23:02 BST

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Sir:John Burchell wants cyclists to use bells in central London (letter, 8 September). Unfortunately the feeble tinkle of a cycle bell would be all but inaudible against the background roar of London traffic.

In any case, if there is time to ring a bell there is time to take avoiding action.

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ANTHONY CAMPBELL

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