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Official local mnemonic: London
Postal area: Wimbledon
Issued: between march 2010 and august 2010
Black Smart Fortwo coupe, manufactured in 2010, first registered on 1 May 2010. Cylinder capacity: 999cc, CO2 emissions: 104 g/km.
As of 17 January 2017 this vehicle had done 39,213 miles. Current estimated odometer reading: 67,500 miles.
Official local mnemonic: LondonPostal area: Wimbledon
Issued: between march 2010 and august 2010
Black Smart Fortwo coupe, manufactured in 2010, first registered on 1 May 2010. Cylinder capacity: 999cc, CO2 emissions: 104 g/km.
As of 17 January 2017 this vehicle had done 39,213 miles. Current estimated odometer reading: 67,500 miles.
✗ Untaxed Tax due: 1 July 2018
✗ No MOT Expired: 18 January 2018
MOT history
| Test date | Expiry date | Result | Odometer reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-01-17 | 2018-01-18 | ✓ Pass | 39,213 |
| 2017-01-16 | - | ✗ Fail | 39,213 |
| 2016-01-19 | 2017-01-18 | ✓ Pass | 36,092 |
| 2016-01-16 | - | ✗ Fail | 36,086 |
| 2014-06-28 | 2015-07-08 | ✓ Pass | 31,602 |
| 2014-06-28 | - | ✗ Fail | 31,602 |
| 2013-07-09 | 2014-07-08 | ✓ Pass | 23,075 |
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LC10 NLU
2017-08-02 00:10:17
If you observe, the moment the two road users met there was a cyclist approaching from behind at significant speed. This may be the reason why the person with the cycle cam stayed in that position. If the cyclist behind them had rode a similar route and shot left then there would have been practically no time to avoid a collision. I also think the cyclist bombing through that section is an idiot: too fast, too close to a parked car, and no shoulder checking as he negotiated said car. Now with a driver like the one shown, you are not going to be able to stop like the cycle cam person did, because you brakes will basically lock and you'll be over the bonnet before you know it, your head smashing against tarmac.
It's a tricky section of road and hence the reason there's a traffic calming measure in place and the extra need to drive safely and with caution. A big factor in incidents like this is simply that our roads are small and more and more people are owning cars they park on the road, and close to features such as this. More and more people, more and more hazzards = more need to exercise extra caution.
If you observe, the moment the two road users met there was a cyclist approaching from behind at significant speed. This may be the reason why the person with the cycle cam stayed in that position. If the cyclist behind them had rode a similar route and shot left then there would have been practically no time to avoid a collision. I also think the cyclist bombing through that section is an idiot: too fast, too close to a parked car, and no shoulder checking as he negotiated said car. Now with a driver like the one shown, you are not going to be able to stop like the cycle cam person did, because you brakes will basically lock and you'll be over the bonnet before you know it, your head smashing against tarmac.
It's a tricky section of road and hence the reason there's a traffic calming measure in place and the extra need to drive safely and with caution. A big factor in incidents like this is simply that our roads are small and more and more people are owning cars they park on the road, and close to features such as this. More and more people, more and more hazzards = more need to exercise extra caution.
LC10 NLU
Graham2017-07-29 19:43:12
Why can't the cyclist use the bicycle lane? If the second cyclist riding up behind the first cyclist managed to use the cycle lane then I'm sure the first cyclist could manage, he decided that he wasn't going to slow down and use the correct lane. If the Smart car driver decided to use the cycle lane then the cyclist might have cause for concern but that was pathetic, the cyclist needs to grow up
Why can't the cyclist use the bicycle lane? If the second cyclist riding up behind the first cyclist managed to use the cycle lane then I'm sure the first cyclist could manage, he decided that he wasn't going to slow down and use the correct lane. If the Smart car driver decided to use the cycle lane then the cyclist might have cause for concern but that was pathetic, the cyclist needs to grow up
LC10 NLU
2017-08-04 16:53:59
Quote Graham: "If the second cyclist riding up behind the first cyclist managed to use the cycle lane then I'm sure the first cyclist could manage".
lol this is like saying, if the second person fired a gun inches from a kid's head then there's no reason why you shouldn't. Just do it because according to the Graham Code you should. lol
Quote Graham: "If the second cyclist riding up behind the first cyclist managed to use the cycle lane then I'm sure the first cyclist could manage".
lol this is like saying, if the second person fired a gun inches from a kid's head then there's no reason why you shouldn't. Just do it because according to the Graham Code you should. lol
LC10 NLU
2017-07-29 20:18:52
As per the Highway Code, there is no legal requirement for the cyclist to use the cycle lane. Therefore the cycle lane was not the "correct lane". Furthermore had the cyclist used the cycle lane then as explained below, this risks being hit. By using primary as shown, the cyclist is thus in a more prominent position. The cyclist is traffic and has every right to ride in the middle of the lane.
As shown, a smart car didn't use the cycle lane and has no bearing on this matter. You then imply the cyclist needs to "grow up" for doing nothing more than following the recommended, safe cycling advice. Graham, perhaps you should read-up on cycle craft as well as the Highway Code..it's what any mature person would do.
As per the Highway Code, there is no legal requirement for the cyclist to use the cycle lane. Therefore the cycle lane was not the "correct lane". Furthermore had the cyclist used the cycle lane then as explained below, this risks being hit. By using primary as shown, the cyclist is thus in a more prominent position. The cyclist is traffic and has every right to ride in the middle of the lane.
As shown, a smart car didn't use the cycle lane and has no bearing on this matter. You then imply the cyclist needs to "grow up" for doing nothing more than following the recommended, safe cycling advice. Graham, perhaps you should read-up on cycle craft as well as the Highway Code..it's what any mature person would do.
LC10 NLU
2017-07-25 03:45:55
@ Simon.
Try growing up and joining the real world. You type like a moron and nothing you have typed has anything to do with the subject matter. This is your indirect admission you have lost your own argument. Your ONLY recourse herein is to belt up, and grow up or be treated like a troll. Your choice.
@ Simon.
Try growing up and joining the real world. You type like a moron and nothing you have typed has anything to do with the subject matter. This is your indirect admission you have lost your own argument. Your ONLY recourse herein is to belt up, and grow up or be treated like a troll. Your choice.
LC10 NLU
Simon2017-07-24 21:02:43
Try something other than lycra. The squeeze on your balls, small as thay may be, causes you to squeak like a 5 year old girl.
Try something other than lycra. The squeeze on your balls, small as thay may be, causes you to squeak like a 5 year old girl.
LC10 NLU
2017-07-24 04:17:23
@ James 22:11:41
There is NO requirement to use the lane. The choice is entirely at the discretion of the cyclist; this without prejudice.
What part of that do you not understand? The cyclist doesn't have to use the cycle lane just because another cyclist does, nor coerced into using it purely on account of abusive people such as yourself.
You completely failed to mention the driver's actions. You completely failed to mention the hazard to the left, immediately after the calming measure (parked car). The cyclist filming this video adopted the position as recommended by all respected cycle craft authorities, including Road Safe.
However if you still prefer to judge not on facts but on your own bigoted perceptions then the best advice I can give you is simple. Learn to grow up and drive properly.
@ James 22:11:41
There is NO requirement to use the lane. The choice is entirely at the discretion of the cyclist; this without prejudice.
What part of that do you not understand? The cyclist doesn't have to use the cycle lane just because another cyclist does, nor coerced into using it purely on account of abusive people such as yourself.
You completely failed to mention the driver's actions. You completely failed to mention the hazard to the left, immediately after the calming measure (parked car). The cyclist filming this video adopted the position as recommended by all respected cycle craft authorities, including Road Safe.
However if you still prefer to judge not on facts but on your own bigoted perceptions then the best advice I can give you is simple. Learn to grow up and drive properly.
LC10 NLU
2017-07-24 04:11:48
Firstly my own observation of what I think may have happened here.
At 00:15 you're partially obscured from his view, behind the parked car. At 00:18 you go round the car. If he hasn't seen you - or wrong assumes you should be using a cycle lane - then he has but 3 seconds to make a judgment call.
Look. I'm not saying he's right. You clearly had priority. All I'm saying is this. For whatever reason if it looks like the oncoming vehicle isn't going to stop then please try your best to stay clear of them. In this case it looks like the driver attempted to assault you - did you report this incident to the police?
Firstly my own observation of what I think may have happened here.
At 00:15 you're partially obscured from his view, behind the parked car. At 00:18 you go round the car. If he hasn't seen you - or wrong assumes you should be using a cycle lane - then he has but 3 seconds to make a judgment call.
Look. I'm not saying he's right. You clearly had priority. All I'm saying is this. For whatever reason if it looks like the oncoming vehicle isn't going to stop then please try your best to stay clear of them. In this case it looks like the driver attempted to assault you - did you report this incident to the police?
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This also situation happens with many drivers. There is a narrow tunnel near me and whether I am on a bike or driving, it make no difference; you will get people who try and beat you to the tunnel coming the other way so they can claim they were negotiating the tunnel before you got there. It's crazy. All they have to do is wait, like they should.
I personally think the basis of this video could be a simple misunderstanding (as mentioned the cyclist appears fairly quickly), however it got out of hand. If I was on my bike or driving I wouldn't even approach the driver or try to react angrily. You just don't know what kind of people are on the roads. And if it's an honest mistake then it's forgotten in no time. Things can so easily get out-of-hand these days and over the most inane reasons. So yeah, technically the driver was 'in the wrong' for not 'giving way' however it is not something I would be so vocal over because there is a possibility it was a mistake.