Filtering/undertaking

[Domestique]

Imo a car turning right is at fault. She pulled accross the road without making sure it was clear.
Thats what happened to me about 15 years ago. Despite the police telling me i was at fault whilst i waited to get my face put back together. The BCF solicitor saw it differently.
I do agree that you should never assume right of way, but thats more to do with self preservation than law.

 

[Dan]

I'm going to court on 10th November to prosecute a driver who left hooked me whilst I was filtering on the left. I'll let you know what the verdict is. I must admit things don't seem clear re filtering but I believe the driver has a duty of care (as does the cyclist).

Sorry to raise an old topic, I just wondered how you got on? I was travelling down a one way street yesterday, came to a set of traffic lights and was filtering on the inside of a van who decided to turned left and knocked me off.

I'm not sure whether how I would get on persueing it, as he said he had his indicator on (I can't honestly remember if he did or didnt).

Thanks guys!

Dan

 

[jimboalee]

The HC rules quoted are "You should" rules ( or advice ) and don't have a Road Traffic law attached.

Look through the HC for a rule with "You must" in it and then look at the attached Road Law.

In a case where a vehicle changes lane and collides with a vehicle approaching in the destination lane, it would be 'Driving without due care' if brought to court. Otherwise, it is an exchange of documents if no-one is injured.

If there are injuries or a fatality, the police get involved.

For a cyclist riding between the curb and traffic, or between parked cars and traffic, "Keep your bloody eyes open."