https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-61815609
As a (former) cyclist, I can see the need for this law, but this case is ridiculous.
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-61815609
As a (former) cyclist, I can see the need for this law, but this case is ridiculous.
I think the car is closer than it initially appears in that clip. Instead of looking at the car and the shadow of the rider, look at the shadow of the car's wing mirror as it passes the riders shadow.
The guy got an awareness course or fixed penalty notice costing about £100 to avoid points on his licence. Instead he decided to challenge it in court as was his right and got a grand fine plus 4 points on his licence, plus the cost of the solicitor he hired to get him off. Looks like he fought the law and the law won on this one.Quote:
Originally Posted by bobh
Ha ha serves him right, so many drivers haven't got a clue. I'm a pedestrian, cyclist, car driver and previously motor cyclist and vans, and every catogory has good and bad, some peple are just useless and dopey, and no matter what you do some will always drive ride walk stupidly.Quote:
Originally Posted by cyril evans awaydays
We need the death penalty back asap
Just sit behind him and pass when you have sufficient space.
I know cyclists can be a pain to some, but he's definitely in the wrong here.
If I'm on the bike I stay right in, as close as I can safely for myself, it bothers me that so many cyclists have this attitude, some anyway, where they purposely come out into the road further than they need to be, its like a stubborn "**** you" move but at the end of the day if you're in a car you're the one that can cause the most damage and its not THAT much of a hassle to sot back and whizz pass when you can, as frustrated as I've been in country lanes and single lane roads where they seem to be in the middle of the effing road its still your responsibility to pass them safely.
This is the way things are going - the driver will always be in the wrong. Looking at the video, I thought that both the car in front and behind him were not that much further out - did they get a fine as well?
He was offered the driving awareness course but didn’t accept the course ,then failed to comply with a fixed penalty notice. I think the total fines are excessive but he’s got no one else to blame but himself.
Stupid pompous twat
Sounds like he's got money to burn
The law is an ass but it often is
In 50 years this won’t be a problem
Driverless cars and pedestrianised routes will be the norm.
Cyclists and cars are often arseholes together but this time the car totally in the wrong
Good ending
IMO cyclists should have some kind of insurance and be penalised just like the rest while on the road.
Is there anything more annoying than a cyclist causing huge delays cycling on the road right next to a purpose made cycle path just because they can.
Apart from every thing else that irritates me I am struggling to top your biggest annoyance, fair play!Quote:
Originally Posted by 2b2bdoo
He’s 77. I’d have made him sit his test again. Is there an age for that in the UK now?
I think he's just a cnntQuote:
Originally Posted by StraightOuttaCanton
Hardly endangered the cyclist, the cyclist didn’t even veer off track for a split second.
Bike wankers should be made to pay road tax same as motorists.
Bike wanker 🤣Quote:
Originally Posted by J R Hartley
Audi driver. Par for the course.
Your licence expires at 70.Quote:
Originally Posted by StraightOuttaCanton
But after that, all you have to do is declare yourself fit, and you get more time - and you can do this any number of times.
and drives a Q8Quote:
Originally Posted by StraightOuttaCanton
its only ending one way and thats a accident of some kind with the driver saying " I didn't see him / her "
my brother-in-law a ex police officer said its the hardest thing in the world to try and convince a older bloke ( who shouldn't be driving ) to stop driving, its almost a test on the old boys manhood and they never agree to stop driving till its too late and they have had a accidentQuote:
Originally Posted by bobh
When did you last pay road tax?Quote:
Originally Posted by J R Hartley
If you want to experience what it's like for a cyclist in that situation, then walk between the yellow line and platform edge at at railway station as a train goes past. You're not in danger either but you won't feel comfortable.
Assuming the footage was from the cyclists head camera.
"I've got to find this right **** not leaving me space, its right after I went through the red light but just before I jumped onto the pavement for the shortcut"
Your casual cyclist can be annoying, but still, there is no reason not to leave adequate space of course.
My mum is 86 & still drives. She still drives a tractor & other off road vehicles, uses a chain saw and a huge circular saw, she spends every daylight hour working outdoors, it’s what keeps her going. Give her a tv, pc, mobile etc. She’s totally confused.Quote:
Originally Posted by bobh
I do agree that there should be some form of test or medical though.
You need to get off here and earn a few bob yourself, it’s very commendable that she’s still the breadwinner in your family but come on, enough’s enough:hehe::hehe::hehe:Quote:
Originally Posted by Des Parrot
You can declare yourself fit but whether you are fit to drive is another matter
There often isQuote:
Originally Posted by Des Parrot
My old dear was well into her 80s , 85 in fact , when she started to become very anxiousQuote:
Originally Posted by Des Parrot
She had not driven for about 6 months after the family said she wasn't safe enough to do so . She was then diagnosed with dementia in September 2019 and that was that although some people do drive in the early stages of the illness I believe . I was glad both my old dear and old man gave up their licence , they still had their dignity .
I agree , complete wasterQuote:
Originally Posted by splott parker
Yet this cyclist gets away with riding on walkways
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Worlds gone mad
Yeah everything was class in the old days wasn’t it, every legal decision correct tooQuote:
Originally Posted by BLUETIT
You can't even put kids up Chimneys any more.Quote:
Originally Posted by delmbox
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tuerto
They’d ask you what a chimney was !
Joe Jordan’s hand ball wasn’t
….scoffs the man who can’t use email in 2022Quote:
Originally Posted by BLUETIT
But it’s the kids who are wrong
Are they those Email thingy’s that people ignore these days as they get so much shit sent to them ?Quote:
Originally Posted by delmbox
Yes you’re bang on the button, no one uses email anymoreQuote:
Originally Posted by BLUETIT
I’ll try but it’s tough. Plotting a course to retirement in 12 months time, guess I’ll have to do a bit before then :frown:Quote:
Originally Posted by splott parker
I’d do it now Des, see if your Mam can get a little evening cleaning job to help out:hehe::hehe:Quote:
Originally Posted by Des Parrot
Yes youcan, jut don't break the 11th commandment :hehe:Quote:
Originally Posted by Tuerto