Drivers break the law SHOCK!

[briantrumpet]

Next time I, as a law-abiding cyclist, get told off by a car driver, for all the shocking things that some other cyclists do, I think I'll show them this report: http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co....d-crack-down/story-29974402-detail/story.html. Each one of those is potentially a life-threatening choice.

But, curiously, I don't greet each of my non-cycling car driving friends with a "By the way, what is with car drivers...?" Perhaps I should.

 

[classic33]

No section 59's or vehicles seized. What'd they miss?

 

[Drago]

You have to catch them twice for a S59 seizure.

 

[Shut Up Legs]

I can't open the link, but: they only found "hundreds"? What were they doing: having a day off?

 

[classic33]

I can't open the link, but: they only found "hundreds"? What were they doing: having a day off?

From the link
"The owner of a £140,000 Bentley Continental who was driving with no insurance and a motorist going nearly double the speed limit, where just some of the incidents dealt with by police during a recent road crackdown.

Hundreds of law-breaking motorists were caught by Devon and Cornwall Police during Operation Vortex. It saw officers from the Devon and Cornwall Police and Dorset strategic alliance roads policing team out in force on roads between November 14 and November 29.

During this time around 400 drivers were stopped and dealt with for a variety of traffic offences. More than 80 drivers were stopped by Devon and Cornwall Police for using their mobile phones while driving.

Six unmarked traffic cars were deployed for the operation. Two other teams supported this operation, working alongside the frontline roads policing team. Operation Vortex targets poor, inconsiderate and complacent driving across the region and aims to reduce the number of collisions and casualties on the roads.

There were 88 drivers caught using mobile phones, including one foreign lorry driver who was issued with an on the spot £100 fine, which had to be paid immediately.

Police caught 31 motorists driving with no insurance, 167 drivers were issued officer seen conditional offers (OSCO) for excessive speed. There were 36 drivers reported directly to court for excessive speed, examples include.

A transit style van was witnessed to be travelling at 105mph in a 60mph limit. A motorcycle was travelling at 145mph on the A38. Three drivers were reported directly to court for travelling between 75 and 78mph in a section of roadworks on the A30 near Okehampton.

The limit had been reduced to 40mph to ensure the safety of the staff working within this site. There were road workers on the road at the time of these offences.

Police seized 16 vehicles for having no insurance, one of which included a £140,000 Bentley Continental from the A30 Redruth area.

Three drivers were arrested after officers made use of the new drugs wipe kits, one of which was found to be 40 times over the current limit for cannabis.

One driver was arrested at 10.30am morning after being caught using his mobile phone, while driving and being over the drink-drive limit. Thirty-two people were dealt with for not wearing a seat belt. Two drivers were reported for dangerous driving and seven for driving without due care and attention.

The safety camera partnership have issued notices of intended prosecution to 769 drivers for speeding. A number of drivers reported for contravening double white lines, no MOT, no vehicle excise duty (car tax), using a vehicle in a dangerous condition, contravening a red light and having defective tyres.

Inspector Pete Thomas from the roads policing team said: "We are out every day, attending collisions and enforcing the law.

"Unfortunately we can't be everywhere and on the one hand I'm pleased with the number of motorists that have been stopped for offences – I hope they will now modify their behaviour and realise the dangers they put themselves and others in – on the other hand I'm disappointed.

"There are still far too many motorists prepared to break the law and the consequences are quite likely to be tragically more people killed or seriously injured on our roads.

"I want to remind drivers to be considerate and think about their loved ones."

Inspector Thomas said he would urge motorists to be respectful to other road users.

He said: "Think about being on the receiving end, when an officer knocks on your door to give the terrible news that someone you love isn't coming home.

"I would ask drivers to be patient and respectful of others, modify driving behaviours and give the road their full attention. Don't risk it.""

 

[classic33]

You have to catch them twice for a S59 seizure.

Two separate, Section 59 notices and vehicles siezed(For whatever reason).

 

[jamma]

Drivers really need to pay attention to us and thats also car manufactuers who put newer gadgets in the cars for drivers to use and get distracted as i have had two incidents on the same roundabout coming home because of not looking and giving way to the right( 3 lights and reflective clothing) plus a 18 tonne lorry RLJ whilst i was crossing the road

 

[Johnno260]

I am always getting into arguments with co-workers about cyclists, they all say if I want to cycle I should ride round the park, roads are for cars, and I have seen some of the deliberately move over so cyclists/motorcyclists can't filter through traffic.

They tried to use the pay road tax argument but I used the I pay the correct amount of VED for a none emission producing form of transport, I said if they want the government to legislate for it then it will hit the tax payer for something that produces zero income.

I don't commute on my bike, but the town where I work I wouldn't cycle through, the quality of driver is horrific and it's dangerous enough driving let alone cycling, it's a daily occurrence of dealing with a complete numpty.

 

[Sixmile]

I am always getting into arguments with co-workers about cyclists

Let them fire away. It's the mob mentality of the uninformed. Once you correct them about 'road tax' they'll move onto insurance. Once you tell them you have insurance then it's cycle lanes, traffic lights, reflectors, riding 2 abreast and so on.

 

[glasgowcyclist]

Once you correct them about 'road tax' they'll move onto insurance. Once you tell them you have insurance then it's cycle lanes, traffic lights, reflectors, riding 2 abreast and so on.

I tell them to visit www.cyclingfallacies.com , and get on with my day.

 

[Johnno260]

Let them fire away. It's the mob mentality of the uninformed. Once you correct them about 'road tax' they'll move onto insurance. Once you tell them you have insurance then it's cycle lanes, traffic lights, reflectors, riding 2 abreast and so on.

haha yup it's as if it's scripted!

 

[Drago]

What's a co-worker?

 

[Dogtrousers]

But, curiously, I don't greet each of my non-cycling car driving friends with a "By the way, what is with car drivers...?" Perhaps I should.

Actually, if you keep cycling out of the discussion you'll get almost universal agreement.

Because everyone agrees that most drivers (apart from them) are idiots. I mean, take me for example - I'm a perfect driver. But some of the driving that I see is unbelievable. I mean just the other day ... blah blah

 

[briantrumpet]

What's a co-worker?

A work colleague with fewer letters.

 

[Drago]

What is this 'work' whereof you speak?