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2nd April 2022, 01:07 | #11 |
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Shame the rear cyclist turned to stick two fingers up. Missed the Red Bull Freestyle trick into the ditch.
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2nd April 2022, 01:34 | #12 |
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Must admit I'm not too sure how the land rover made the woman fall into the ditch, seems like she was not in proper control of her cycle. That said I am constantly shocked by the appalling standard of driving when I'm on my bike. I've now clocked 250 miles on my new bike and I've had 3 road rage incidents by drivers thinking I should be riding in the potholes on the side of the road and more close passes then I care to count. I've just fitted a bike cam and the next time it happens the footage will be getting sent to the police.
And yes I know the stupid 'cyclists don't pay road tax' argument that gets wheeled out every time this subject is raised but a lot of cyclists such as myself are also drivers and in my case I pay tax on 3 cars so I don't feel too bad using the roads on my bike.
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With the new hierarchy what happens if a cyclist hits a pedestrian as they cross the road at, say, a T junction which, if I'm understanding it correctly, a driver must anticipate.
And causes injury? Handlebars with hard sticky out bits plus soft abdominal bits don't make happy bedfellows. Do cyclists carry insurance to cover the third party injury costs. And, if not, what happens if those costs run into big figures? Does the cyclist perhaps lose their house to pay? And if the cyclist clears off, how do "we" track them down? Yes, I know it sound daft and the risk is microscopic but....... Maybe time to become a motoring lawyer Last edited by AndyN01; 2nd April 2022 at 06:38.. |
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My only other thought is £1000.00 is over the top, £500.00 is about right, enough to make one think but £1000.00? too much. Chris.S.
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Maybe the judiciary were thinking that's a big fine.....big enough for someone to think about appealing the decision and then we can have clarification from the higher courts which is, of course, binding on all the lower courts. Perhaps someone like the AA/RAC etc.etc. would be interested in supporting an appeal? |
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