Sussex cyclists may already be aware...but then again...

[BigonaBianchi]

...they may not.

I had an incident this morning that led me to this page.

https://webcontact.sussex.police.uk/asdprs/

I found the police to be very interested in anti social / dangerous driving incidents and they have set up this page to aid in combating it.

Just thought I'd share.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

In some sort of a quid pro quo when I forced the issue I was given a talking to as a result of posting a complaint on there. Given the grin and wink from the officer doing the talking I found myself well pleased with the outcome, and the offending driver now gives me a very wide berth when overtaking having had her card marked.

 

[BigonaBianchi]

Im not expecting anything...but it would be nice if the police would have a quiet word with this guy and explain that he should look and indicate before pulling out...and look for BIKES not just cars.

Im also not on any kind of vendetta ...Im just protecting myself...this sort of thing happens way to often around here.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Im not expecting anything...but it would be nice if the police would have a quiet word with this guy and explain that he should look and indicate before pulling out...and look for BIKES not just cars.

Im also not on any kind of vendetta ...Im just protecting myself...this sort of thing happens way to often around here.

Nigh on daily occurence ime

 

[gaz]

From what i've heard of other peoples dealings with Operation Crackdown in Sussex, they only deal with drivers if they have been reported more than once.

 

[BigonaBianchi]

From what i've heard of other peoples dealings with Operation Crackdown in Sussex, they only deal with drivers if they have been reported more than once.

strike one then for this guy I guess.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

From what i've heard of other peoples dealings with Operation Crackdown in Sussex, they only deal with drivers if they have been reported more than once.

Precisely why they need reporting every time.

 

[BigonaBianchi]

Between August 2007 and January 2010 Operation Crackdown received 59717 reports. This has generated 13923 letters of advice, 292 uninsured vehicles have been seized, 352 warnings/seizures have been issued to drivers for anti social driving and 79 drivers have been arrested

 

[Shadow]

From what i've heard of other peoples dealings with Operation Crackdown in Sussex, they only deal with drivers if they have been reported more than once.

Depends on the severity of the 'offence'. I submitted a report and the offending driver was given a severe verbal warning within 24 hours.
Since then, I have submitted other reports and nothing has happened except for a record being noted. Which is why Greg's comment is 100% spot-on - every incident should be reported every time. My only concern is that these 'notations' are deleted after 12 months.