http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-06-23/c ... eo/7538470
The worst, most disgusting punishment pass!
The worst, most disgusting punishment pass!
Driver interviewed and no charges brought, what the actual bleep, this is why cycle lanes don't work for me, it's too narrow and means the rider is in the gutter (I'd be outside of the solid line by a fair ways) and gives the bleepity bleep driver a line to aim at so he can get as close as is possible to the cyclist. Disgusting so called human being
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-06-23/c ... eo/7538470
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-06-23/c ... eo/7538470
Re: The worst, most disgusting punishment pass!
I have to wonder if it was indeed a punishment pass or a case of the driver looking elsewhere than the road.
Damn scary though.
The Aussie police stance on it doesn't surprise me though. Cyclists appear to be loathed over there even more than here.
Damn scary though.
The Aussie police stance on it doesn't surprise me though. Cyclists appear to be loathed over there even more than here.
Bill
“Ride as much or as little, or as long or as short as you feel. But ride.” ~ Eddy Merckx
It's a rich man whos children run to him when his pockets are empty.
“Ride as much or as little, or as long or as short as you feel. But ride.” ~ Eddy Merckx
It's a rich man whos children run to him when his pockets are empty.
Re: The worst, most disgusting punishment pass!
Posts removed. No need for name calling just because someone doesn't agree with your view.
By all means put forward a reasoned, calm, friendly argument to demonstrate your case. But insults...no thanks.
By all means put forward a reasoned, calm, friendly argument to demonstrate your case. But insults...no thanks.
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profpointy
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Si wrote:Posts removed. No need for name calling just because someone doesn't agree with your view.
By all means put forward a reasoned, calm, friendly argument to demonstrate your case. But insults...no thanks.
Good call - and I was one of the culprits - sorry.
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eileithyia
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Re: The worst, most disgusting punishment pass!
Well I don't know what the rules are in Oz for compulsorily riding in the cycle lane, but i for one would not be riding that close to the edge of the road.... Gives passing motorists the excuse not to pull out around you.
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Re: The worst, most disgusting punishment pass!
Another demonstration of the need for a legal minimum passing distance. Without this it's always going to be hard to persuade police to prosecute.
Re: The worst, most disgusting punishment pass!
Petition here for the UK.
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/128190
Although they state they currently have no plans but are looking at how South Australia does.
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/128190
Although they state they currently have no plans but are looking at how South Australia does.
Re: The worst, most disgusting punishment pass!
james01 wrote:Another demonstration of the need for a legal minimum passing distance. Without this it's always going to be hard to persuade police to prosecute.
Only if you have a camera, only if you have a measuring device that is calibrated. Existing laws are already un-enforced, what makes you think a 'distance' specific law that can and will be unsuitable in many instances be any better?