I was knocked off my bike today by someone who turned right as I was overtaking a line of stationary vehicles. My knees are a bit cut and bruised and I have some cuts to my fingers, so hopefully no lasting damage. The handlebars on my bike are bent and the there are few scratches etc. and maybe a buckled wheel. So I think I was very lucky. The car has a big handlebar shaped dent in the driver’s door.
I was about 200-300 metres from a set of temporary lights and the road ahead was clear so I was in the middle of the opposite carriageway as there were no oncoming cars and I was making my way to the front of the queue. As I recall it the driver suddenly put her indicators on and turned right. I am fairly cautious when going past lines of traffic, so wasn't going that fast and I also look out for cars indicating and turning, but I didn't see her until I was right alongside. I turned with her, but my left handlebar hit her driver's door and then I went down onto my right side. We both came to a stop just onto the turning, which probably confirms that I wasn't going that fast.
I am a member of CTC, so will be in touch with their lawyers today.
I have a couple of witnesses and the police and an ambulance were called, so I don't think there will be much dispute over the facts. However, I would be interested to know what people think about this.
I think the driver should have checked their mirror before turning. I also think I was ok to be overtaking, but I would be interested to hear from people what their experience has been if they have had the misfortune to be involved in something similar.
I was about 200-300 metres from a set of temporary lights and the road ahead was clear so I was in the middle of the opposite carriageway as there were no oncoming cars and I was making my way to the front of the queue. As I recall it the driver suddenly put her indicators on and turned right. I am fairly cautious when going past lines of traffic, so wasn't going that fast and I also look out for cars indicating and turning, but I didn't see her until I was right alongside. I turned with her, but my left handlebar hit her driver's door and then I went down onto my right side. We both came to a stop just onto the turning, which probably confirms that I wasn't going that fast.
I am a member of CTC, so will be in touch with their lawyers today.
I have a couple of witnesses and the police and an ambulance were called, so I don't think there will be much dispute over the facts. However, I would be interested to know what people think about this.
I think the driver should have checked their mirror before turning. I also think I was ok to be overtaking, but I would be interested to hear from people what their experience has been if they have had the misfortune to be involved in something similar.
