You nearly caused a f***ing accident - how about you nearly did

[thomas]

I sent them the link

hmm, they might not notice

Perhaps a hi-viz gilet with words "CCTV in operation" would be a good idea to deter nutcases and pyschos? Was thinking this afternoon of acquiring one of those orange flashing lights that tractors or bin lorries use and mounting it on a 4 foot pole and attaching it to my rack, seriously .

Or carry a Samaria sword on your back at all times?

Most drivers didn't seem to take much noticed of my massive old ATC2000 camera, which was hardly subtle...probably wouldn't care too much for the gilet

 

[661-Pete]

Good luck with the report - but don't expect miracles! We all know about police indifference! Stopping right in front of you for no apparent reason - that's scary, even if he only did it to be mouthy. I've had that once or twice - makes a coward of me, makes me want to double back and run for it...

Incidentally I thought the grey car right at the start, before the RAB, passed mighty close, too. And then moved right across to the LH kerb. But you're the judge, you were on the spot.

 

[Crankarm]

hmm, they might not notice



Or carry a Samaria sword on your back at all times?

Most drivers didn't seem to take much noticed of my massive old ATC2000 camera, which was hardly subtle...probably wouldn't care too much for the gilet

Now that would get you a police escort straight to the cells and up before a magistrate later the same day or next morning . However kill or maim a cyclist then a dangerous driver will more than likely get or off.

 

[gaz]

Perhaps a hi-viz gilet with words "CCTV in operation" would be a good idea to deter nutcases and pyschos? Was thinking this afternoon of acquiring one of those orange flashing lights that tractors or bin lorries use and mounting it on a 4 foot pole and attaching it to my rack, seriously .

I've been tempted to put 'Smile your on camera'

 

[Crankarm]

I've been tempted to put 'Smile your on camera'

Might work, but you had better put 'Smile you're on camera' though .

 

[gaz]

Might work, but you had better put 'Smile you're on camera' though .

 

[MacB]

I think Arch has a high viz vest with POLITE on it in the same style as you would see POLICE

 

[darkstar]

What a fool, glad he didn't use force as he looks like the type who might!

 

[Crankarm]

What a fool, glad he didn't use force as he looks like the type who might!

And there is only one way to deal with muppets like this,




"Are you feeling lucky punk? Well are you!"

 

[TheDoctor]

Surely you're not suggesting that drivers who try to kill people be executed, are you?
You are?
Fair enough, just checking
*deploys dynamo-powered laser cannon*

 

[Crankarm]

Surely you're not suggesting that drivers who try to kill people be executed, are you?
You are?
Fair enough, just checking
*deploys dynamo-powered laser cannon*

Summarily ......... .

 

[dudi]

Jeesus... what a knobber that driver is. I'm glad I've never had that - i'd probably poo my nice clean bibs...
I hope it doesn't/hasn't breed/bred.

 

[benborp]

This might be worth taking to the Stop SMIDSY website of CTC. Their aim isn't just to counter SMIDSYs but also to monitor the authorities' response to incidents involving cyclists. They might also provide some backup if you need it. You don't have to be a CTC member.

That bridge is in my neck of the woods and I know that it's been the scene of several fatalities.

 

[Sh4rkyBloke]

Might work, but you had better put 'Smile you're on camera' though .

[pedant] Technically you'd better put "Smile, you're on camera." [/pedant]

 

[magnatom]

I've been tempted to put 'Smile your on camera'

Spelling and grammar aside , you need to be careful with any wording you place about your camera. It could be argued that by advertising your camera, you might turn foul of the Data Protection act. Currently we are exempt under the recreation exemption. Display and warnings and you might, no longer be exempt....