Blind, Crazy or What! - She mouthed for me to get lights huh.

[Big Nick]

You've got her number plate. You've got great video. Go straight to the police station this morning. A year without a driving licence for that driver will make the roads safer for all cyclists.

They may go for a due care driving offence but more likely it would be 'words of advice' to the driver I reckon

I think if nothing else, a visit from them to the driver would make her realise she was 100% in the wrong and make her think twice at junctions which can't be a bad thing to cyclists she may encounter on the roads in future

 

[MikeG]

The police these days are offering "speed awareness days" in place of points on your licence for a speeding offence. Wouldn't a "bike awareness day" be a good idea for motorists who cause these sort of issues? The police could then give the driver the option of facing a "driving without due care and attention" charge, or spending £90 to attend a day of safety training.

 

[.stu]

The police these days are offering "speed awareness days" in place of points on your licence for a speeding offence. Wouldn't a "bike awareness day" be a good idea for motorists who cause these sort of issues? The police could then give the driver the option of facing a "driving without due care and attention" charge, or spending £90 to attend a day of safety training.

As long as "a day of safety training" is a euphemism for a day riding around on a bike in traffic - that'd certainly make them more aware.

 

[glenn forger]

recently two cyclists have been killed in clear conditions because the driver failed to notice them. It is these sort of pull outs that the cops should focus on, she risked your life then blamed you, at the least she needs to be spoken to.

 

[Krellon]

What did she say? Maybe she was annoyed at herself for making a mistake.

From what I could tell she was mouthing for me too get lights lol.

Br

 

[Krellon]

On topic.. Our local police has an excellent twitter account so it's worth looking there.

Off topic.. What camera are you using ?

Hi Maltloaf.
The chest cam is a GoPro Hero 3+ Black Edition in its standard case with open none waterproof back plate.
It was set too 1080p super @ 30 fps
The handlebar cam is a GoPro Hero 3 (standard) Black Edition in its standard case with waterproof back plate. Hence the muffled sound when I go to it. It was set too 1080p @ 30 fps

Hope this helps

Br

 

[Krellon]

They may go for a due care driving offence but more likely it would be 'words of advice' to the driver I reckon

I think if nothing else, a visit from them to the driver would make her realise she was 100% in the wrong and make her think twice at junctions which can't be a bad thing to cyclists she may encounter on the roads in future

I'm hoping it was a genuine mistake. I hope :P It happens, just all too often nowadays.

Br

 

[Krellon]

The police these days are offering "speed awareness days" in place of points on your licence for a speeding offence. Wouldn't a "bike awareness day" be a good idea for motorists who cause these sort of issues? The police could then give the driver the option of facing a "driving without due care and attention" charge, or spending £90 to attend a day of safety training.

I think all offenders should spend two weeks compulsory commuting by bike on carefully laid out routes that include the the terrain types we cyclists have to endure!

Br

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Yes she should have waited, but you could have slowed down to make sure she doesn't hit you. Yes she is wrong, but a car hurts more than my right of way etc etc etc

Wrong on so many levels.

 

[uclown2002]

So have you reported matter to police?
If not, why not?

 

[downfader]

The way i reported mine was, i posted the footage on the police facebook page. They kinda had to respond ha ha

I did the same with a local bus company oddly. They were a sponsor for a local charity cycling ride at the time, too.

 

[Kies]

Wrong on so many levels.

my point is being right isn't much good if a vehicle hits you and causes lasting damage

 

[MikeG]

Wrong on so many levels.

Like farting in a lift..........

 

[GrumpyGregry]

my point is being right isn't much good if a vehicle hits you and causes lasting damage

I understood your point. Mere repetition doesn't improve it.

 

[Kies]

I understood your point. Mere repetition doesn't improve it.

you disapprove - oh dear !!!