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cyclist deaths & the law
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http://road.cc/content/news/99432-met-chief-says-some-londoners-ride-because-they-cant-afford-public-transport-he
All you poor Londoners
work harder and maybe you can get the bus?
Don't worry,cycling has apparently got safer?“There is no doubt that despite the growth of cycling in London, it has got safer and its cost effectiveness and health benefits make it an attractive option for many people.0 -
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I never knew such things existed but on reflection I can think of a goodly number of potential candidates who would also benefit ;-)The questions that get the best answers are the questions that give most detail....0 -
http://road.cc/content/news/107747-bmw-driver-who-blamed-cyclist-crash-after-hitting-rider-2-pedestrians-and-bus
Now this ones a crackerA BMW driver who hit a cyclist and two pedestrians, then lodged his car into a double decker bus, while astride a low wall, has been disqualified from driving for six months.“Of course I regret. But it is not just my fault.
“[The cyclist] started shouting and caused my panic. I was panicked and lost control of the car.
“I think people cycling, they need to pay due attention. There are too many bicycle people on the road.
“They do not really watch the other people. Sometimes they just come quickly.”
From the original storyAccording to the Kingston Guardian, Shibob Li, 49, the manager of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture in Fife Road, drove his BMW out of Fife Road Kingston and attempted to drive the wrong way into Clarence Street.
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“Of course I regret. But it is not just my fault.0
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Norman_Castle wrote: »Most people learn from their mistakes. He is dangerously hopeless and should be banned for life.
Then he can get on a bike instead, it will be like being back in Beijing for him.:rotfl:0 -
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I know we don't have all the details to hand, but i can't understand why the bus driver wouldn't be charged at least without undue care and attention.
Surely if you hit a cyclist who is using the road legally and going beyond the basic requirements of lighting to be seen, then you are evidently not driving with care and attention?
If the driver couldn't see due to the sun glare then you slow down, put on sunglasses or use the sun visor so you can see.All your base are belong to us.0 -
nah its fine.
didnt see 'im guv
oh alright then,
off you pop0 -
I don't think it's as simple as that, but i'd like to see what defense they used to get away with it. If it was a stationary car they hit, they would have had their insurance claimed as it would clearly be their fault so what's the difference here i wonder.All your base are belong to us.0
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