Laughs all round as police officer tries to halt cyclist for riding on bike path

[Mr. Cow]

Whilst the police man was wrong and did say sorry, the cyclist didnt exactly cover himself in glory. His entry on to the pavement was a bit too fast and close to pedestrians, IMO. The policeman could have asked him to slow down a bit.

Seemed reasonable to me... even gave a bell ring or two. Would you rather he dismounted and walked the duration of the path?

 

[Sore Thumb]

They're advised to refer such enquiries to those suitably qualified - me and my 2 colleagues - except where the officer is a qualified patrol cyclist themselves and the query falls within their area of qualified expertise.

I can't answer for forces outside if Westshire, but they're very foolish if they do. We're liable for the advice we give so if someone follows it, comes a cropper, and the person who gave that advice isn't qualified to give it then they open themselves up to personal legal action. Me and my 2 chums are all individually insured through MIAS for such an eventuality..

So when the Police advise that you stay indoors amd not travel because of a bit of bad weather and I decide not to take this advice and do travel to work. I then have an collision on the way, could my insurance company say I was driving when I was advised by the police through a radio/television broadcast not to travel?

I always wonder about this 'advice' given by police?


And, if I do accept this advice can I put a claim in to the police for lost wages? because you have just said that you are 'liable' for the advice that you give.

I can just tell my employer that the police told me it was not safe to travel.