Thanks for the feedback all, just sit and let them pass on the inside now, unless a cyclist is a good way back and making the left turn does'nt cause either party grief.
With regard the stickers appearing on Openreach vans, mine has'nt got one and has just been through the workshop, so they are'nt being put on there and I am yet to see one.
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- 22 Jun 2014, 3:45pm
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: BT Openreach cyclists stay back
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- 11 Jun 2014, 6:04pm
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: BT Openreach cyclists stay back
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Re: BT Openreach cyclists stay back
As both a keen beginner to cycling and a Openreach Van Driver, I have to say that both parties have to share the road by giving and taking.
I find that when I am turning left into Carpenters Road from Stratford High Street in the evenings, there are some of the cycling fraternity that refuse to acknowledge my presence, which in itself is a bit difficult as the van is the large box type and I am clearly indicating left, anyway I digress, what I seek is clarification to the following point.
Who, the cyclist, or the vehicle has right of way at this junction?, it is part of the cycle superhighway and is coloured blue, but there are no signs saying who has right of way.
I recently e-mailed TFL with regard this question, but received a complete load of twaddle by way of reply which went no where in clearing up the issue.
I think its only a matter of time before there is a serious accident at this spot.
As I say some cyclists readily acknowledge my intention to turn left and come around to my right hand side in order to be able to move straight ahead without stopping or running the risk of being flattened, others just give me abuse safe in the know that I would lose my job if I chose to retaliate.
That said, I take my hat off to those of you that cycle in London, I certainly would'nt have the bottle.
I find that when I am turning left into Carpenters Road from Stratford High Street in the evenings, there are some of the cycling fraternity that refuse to acknowledge my presence, which in itself is a bit difficult as the van is the large box type and I am clearly indicating left, anyway I digress, what I seek is clarification to the following point.
Who, the cyclist, or the vehicle has right of way at this junction?, it is part of the cycle superhighway and is coloured blue, but there are no signs saying who has right of way.
I recently e-mailed TFL with regard this question, but received a complete load of twaddle by way of reply which went no where in clearing up the issue.
I think its only a matter of time before there is a serious accident at this spot.
As I say some cyclists readily acknowledge my intention to turn left and come around to my right hand side in order to be able to move straight ahead without stopping or running the risk of being flattened, others just give me abuse safe in the know that I would lose my job if I chose to retaliate.
That said, I take my hat off to those of you that cycle in London, I certainly would'nt have the bottle.