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Inconsidererate, aggressive, but not necessarily dangerous. Report?
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When you ride a bicycle then you run the risk of becoming the victim.
In a car/lorry v bicycle interface . . . usually the bicycle will lose.
Don't you agree?
It does not matter whether you are right or wrong.
You are NOT helping anyone to come to a solution, you are only fanning the fires of hatred and confusion.
It may surprise you, but we already get this.
Prosecution for poor driving is one tool in the box of road safety. Points on a driver's licence for careless driving (or a driver improvement course) will make him think before they take the same inconsiderate action again.Make everything as simple as possible, but not simpler.0 -
Not sure what "nonense" is, but the last paragraph was to assist the OP, not you.
If you desperately need a step by step explanation of my post I'll be happy to provide it.
Oh, go on then.
Please decipher your nonsense.
Oh, BTW. It is an offence to impersonate a Police officer, even by inferring your 'alleged' ability to issue a 'S59' warning. But you being a Police officer wouln't be worried about that bit would you ?0 -
It may surprise you, but we already get this.
Prosecution for poor driving is one tool in the box of road safety. Points on a driver's licence for careless driving (or a driver improvement course) will make him think before they take the same inconsiderate action again.
Nonsense.
Why ? Because all of this NONSENSE already exists and it has done NOTHING to stop ANYTHING.
What makes you think it is a "him" ?0 -
When you ride a bicycle then you run the risk of becoming the victim.
In a car/lorry v bicycle interface . . . usually the bicycle will lose.
Don't you agree?
It does not matter whether you are right or wrong.
You are NOT helping anyone to come to a solution, you are only fanning the fires of hatred and confusion.
A life with zero risk is almost impossible - at least a cyclist is less likely to die of diseases caused by inactivity such as heart disease.0 -
Why should it bother you?So, are you a Police officer?
I offered my advice to Tobster, who knows me for what I am. He can do what he likes with it.
On topic.
I don't wear a camera when cycling, but I get a close pass like that more than once a week. I prefer to acknowledge good driving behaviour rather than be too critical of bad driving, although it's hard not to raise a hand in frustration when someone passes really close.
When looking at complaints about manner of driving, I've generally worked on the basis that if the complainant saw fit to bring the matter to the attention of the police and be prepared to go to court to give evidence against another, it's worth running if it passes the criteria for 'careless driving'.Make everything as simple as possible, but not simpler.0 -
When you ride a bicycle then you run the risk of becoming the victim.
In a car/lorry v bicycle interface . . . usually the bicycle will lose.
Don't you agree?
It does not matter whether you are right or wrong.
You'd say the same about rape, I suppose. When a petite woman goes out, she runs the risk of becoming a victim.
In a petite woman vs. aggressive rapist... usually the woman will lose.
Do you agree?You are NOT helping anyone to come to a solution, you are only fanning the fires of hatred and confusion.
What's that got to do with the price of fish?! So how does your post help people come to a solution? Do you really think there is anything that could properly be called a "solution"?!
Anyway, I can't see how I'm fanning the fires of hatred and confusion. You seem pretty hateful and confused already.0 -
I've watched the video several times, and I can see no wrong.Had this pleasant chap to deal with on my way home:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhJgx9C_fpI
Clearly just doesn't like cyclists, unless someone can give any good reasons they believe justify his actions.
Worth reporting this one?
I realise my language may have harmed my credibility, again!
The car driver saw a chance to overtake a slower road user and did so in perfect safety. The video shows that the cyclist had no up-to-date information about what was about to happen, and the short horn blast was therefore justified. If the bike had been equipped with an effective rear-view mirror, then it would have been reasonable for the car driver to assume that the cyclist was aware of the imminent overtake.mad mocs - the pavement worrier0 -
modsandmockers wrote: »I've watched the video several times, and I can see no wrong.
The car driver saw a chance to overtake a slower road user and did so in perfect safety. The video shows that the cyclist had no up-to-date information about what was about to happen, and the short horn blast was therefore justified. If the bike had been equipped with an effective rear-view mirror, then it would have been reasonable for the car driver to assume that the cyclist was aware of the imminent overtake.
If you can't see what is wrong then you should never be allowed to be in control of a vehicle.
If you hold a driving licence, please cut it up and return it the DVLA with a covering letter.
If you don't hold one, please keep it that way.0
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