Why are cycle racks so dangerous? I recently saw a cycle rack that had fallen off a car and landed on the A34. It was on the verge of the 70mph dual carriageway. With all the restrictive safety legislation these days, and the sorts of straps used to attach them to vehicles, I am surprised they ever became legal. An accident waiting to happen has happened. Presumably there were no bikes on the rack at the time, but we must appease the ever-so-green cycling lobby. I agree. Many car hatchbacks are plastic, but people who are unaware of this still fit bike racks to them. It is illegal to obscure number plates and lights and, of course, an "insecure load" is also illegal.