A guy has been fined and the costs mounted to over £4.5k when he failed to leave enough of a gap to a cyclist.
The cyclist had a rear facing GoPro and the footage certainly shows the driver passing with very little gap between him and the cyclist.
In case you are not aware on the 29th January the Highway Code changed and as drivers we now come way down the pecking order behind walkers, cyclists and horses.
So do read up and drive accordingly.
Perhaps I should fit a rear facing GoPro and report the brain dead cyclists who regularly ride very close to me when we are out walking our dog.
£4.5k and 4 points on license.
I agree Col that the driver did not leave enough space when passing the cyclist. He also seemed to think that if he ignored the offer to go on a reeducation course and then ignored the fixed penalty notice that the problem would go away. Expensive mistake!
Peter
Current: 2020 Carmine Red GTS http://www.porsche-code.com/PMST9ZI9
Gone- 2015 Sapphire Blue Diesel
Gone -2013 Cayenne Diesel
Current: 2020 Carmine Red GTS http://www.porsche-code.com/PMST9ZI9
Gone- 2015 Sapphire Blue Diesel
Gone -2013 Cayenne Diesel
Car forums are unfortunately usually a source of vitriol and frothing-at-the-mouth rage when it comes to cycling. PistonHeads is the absolute worst for it. I hope this forum can do better...!
This guy has brought it entirely on himself. He drove dangerously, got caught. He then refused the fine, went to court, lost the appeal and now has to pay £4.5+. Much easier to give other road users the appropriate space to ensure everyones safety on public roads.
This guy has brought it entirely on himself. He drove dangerously, got caught. He then refused the fine, went to court, lost the appeal and now has to pay £4.5+. Much easier to give other road users the appropriate space to ensure everyones safety on public roads.
Gen 3 Macan GTS: PPUAVS94
Here's a video of the incident.....
and the BBC report....
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-61815609
and the BBC report....
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-61815609
Steve
2020 GTS in Sapphire Blue
(sold) 2017 SD in Rhodium Silver
2020 GTS in Sapphire Blue
(sold) 2017 SD in Rhodium Silver
Err were any of the other cars much better or was it to make an example of the Q8 man!?
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2012 Boxster S
GT4 RS
Current
2019 992 S
2019 Macan S
2014 Modified Lotus Exige V6
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1987 928S4
1967 Jag Mk2 3.4
Ex
2012 Boxster S
The Porsche driver would have given him a little tap in to the hedge and got much better value for money !
On order
GT4 RS
Current
2019 992 S
2019 Macan S
2014 Modified Lotus Exige V6
2022 Seat Ibiza 1.0 (115ps) DSG Excellence Lux(dog’s!)
1987 928S4
1967 Jag Mk2 3.4
Ex
2012 Boxster S
GT4 RS
Current
2019 992 S
2019 Macan S
2014 Modified Lotus Exige V6
2022 Seat Ibiza 1.0 (115ps) DSG Excellence Lux(dog’s!)
1987 928S4
1967 Jag Mk2 3.4
Ex
2012 Boxster S
I'm a keen mountain biker & travel all over biking at off-road destinations such as Dalby Forest.... I also have a Jag F Pace and a Macan
I'm with the driver on this. It's a large SUV on UK roads. I'm fed up with idiot surveillance bikers in search of trouble. The biker also shouts obscenity at the driver..... says alot for how the judge judges peoples character.
Typical BBC propaganda also, unlikely to be the full story & the unaware of what happened prior to this . Bikers are becoming a more of a thorn in the side for motorists since the new farcical law
Current ride (Trek Pro Cal 2022 carbon)
I'm with the driver on this. It's a large SUV on UK roads. I'm fed up with idiot surveillance bikers in search of trouble. The biker also shouts obscenity at the driver..... says alot for how the judge judges peoples character.
Typical BBC propaganda also, unlikely to be the full story & the unaware of what happened prior to this . Bikers are becoming a more of a thorn in the side for motorists since the new farcical law
Current ride (Trek Pro Cal 2022 carbon)
Merc A200d - Macan SD - Audi TT - Golf GTD MK8
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