BP08 XVU
2019-03-03 00:44:38
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sutton cyclist repost with correct reg2019-02-28 08:47:44
Re-posted sorry BP65 YAE misread.
Needless overtake, caused black car on opposite side of the road to take evasive action. You have a trailer - slow down!
Turned into Sutton New Hall cemetery a short distance ahead - saved all of about 10 seconds!!! I don't want to end up in the cemetery pal - please slow down!!!
https://www.west-midlands.police.uk/your-options/close-pass-cycling2019-02-27 10:50:59
What is the close pass cycling initiative?
We became the first force in the country to proactively target "close pass" drivers who endanger riders.
Rules of the road say motorists should give cyclists at least the same space as vehicles when overtaking.
Anyone encroaching inside that safe passing distance - widely considered to be a minimum of 1.5 metres - runs the risk of being prosecuted for driving without due care and attention.
Officers saddle up on some of the region’s busiest routes looking out for motorists who put cyclists at risk. They will radio the details of close-pass drivers for in-car colleagues to stop drivers.
Drivers will be offered a road-side educational input on safe overtaking but repeat offenders, or anyone deemed to have driven dangerously close to a cyclist, can expect to be prosecuted and taken to court.
How can I report close pass drivers?
We can now take online reports of close pass drivers, as well as dangerous driving, as well as careless driving and using a mobile phone while driving.
In order for action to be taken, you will need to:
Know the alleged offending vehicle’s number plate.
Be able to upload video footage, for example dash cam/cycle cam footage.
Have independent witnesses or evidence of the alleged offence.
Be willing to attend court and give evidence.
If you are happy with all of the above and wish to proceed, visit our online reporting portal.
Please note, the above link is for reporting incidents that have occurred within the West Midlands area. If you wish to report an incident that occurred outside the West Midlands, follow this link.
If you do not have video evidence, but you do have other supporting evidence, such as an independent witness, the vehicle’s number plate and you are willing to attend court, please download this form, complete it and email it back to us.
Please note, we cannot take any reports without independent evidence.
In addition, before you make a report, please be aware that:
You are making an official report to the police.
You may be required to provide further information or attend court in order to support the case for the prosecution.
Your own actions and driving standards will be reviewed as part of the report.
We cannot accept reports of any other motoring offences, such as parking on yellow lines or zig zags. To find out more about these issues please use our website’s search bar which can be accessed at the top of this page or via the homepage.
USEFUL LINKS
To read more about the rules of the road, you can read the Highway Code by clicking here.
You can find out more about this initiative by clicking here to read our Safer Cycling Blog.
Re-posted sorry BP65 YAE misread.
Needless overtake, caused black car on opposite side of the road to take evasive action. You have a trailer - slow down!
Turned into Sutton New Hall cemetery a short distance ahead - saved all of about 10 seconds!!! I don't want to end up in the cemetery pal - please slow down!!!
https://www.west-midlands.police.uk/your-options/close-pass-cycling2019-02-27 10:50:59
What is the close pass cycling initiative?
We became the first force in the country to proactively target "close pass" drivers who endanger riders.
Rules of the road say motorists should give cyclists at least the same space as vehicles when overtaking.
Anyone encroaching inside that safe passing distance - widely considered to be a minimum of 1.5 metres - runs the risk of being prosecuted for driving without due care and attention.
Officers saddle up on some of the region’s busiest routes looking out for motorists who put cyclists at risk. They will radio the details of close-pass drivers for in-car colleagues to stop drivers.
Drivers will be offered a road-side educational input on safe overtaking but repeat offenders, or anyone deemed to have driven dangerously close to a cyclist, can expect to be prosecuted and taken to court.
How can I report close pass drivers?
We can now take online reports of close pass drivers, as well as dangerous driving, as well as careless driving and using a mobile phone while driving.
In order for action to be taken, you will need to:
Know the alleged offending vehicle’s number plate.
Be able to upload video footage, for example dash cam/cycle cam footage.
Have independent witnesses or evidence of the alleged offence.
Be willing to attend court and give evidence.
If you are happy with all of the above and wish to proceed, visit our online reporting portal.
Please note, the above link is for reporting incidents that have occurred within the West Midlands area. If you wish to report an incident that occurred outside the West Midlands, follow this link.
If you do not have video evidence, but you do have other supporting evidence, such as an independent witness, the vehicle’s number plate and you are willing to attend court, please download this form, complete it and email it back to us.
Please note, we cannot take any reports without independent evidence.
In addition, before you make a report, please be aware that:
You are making an official report to the police.
You may be required to provide further information or attend court in order to support the case for the prosecution.
Your own actions and driving standards will be reviewed as part of the report.
We cannot accept reports of any other motoring offences, such as parking on yellow lines or zig zags. To find out more about these issues please use our website’s search bar which can be accessed at the top of this page or via the homepage.
USEFUL LINKS
To read more about the rules of the road, you can read the Highway Code by clicking here.
You can find out more about this initiative by clicking here to read our Safer Cycling Blog.
BP65 YAE
sutton cyclist2019-02-27 10:35:03
Needless overtake, caused black car on opposite side of the road to take evasive action. You have a trailer - slow down!
Turned into Sutton New Hall cemetery a short distance ahead - saved all of about 10 seconds!!! I don't want to end up in the cemetery pal - please slow down!!!
Needless overtake, caused black car on opposite side of the road to take evasive action. You have a trailer - slow down!
Turned into Sutton New Hall cemetery a short distance ahead - saved all of about 10 seconds!!! I don't want to end up in the cemetery pal - please slow down!!!
BP18 VFB
Concerned mother2019-02-24 18:22:34
Walsall area: Creepy old bald dude following young girls around, driving and following them as they walk around, will park up and just watch them. Seen him twice in one day move his car just to stalk a young girl. Plenty of photos and a video to upload later. Reported to police and they said no crime committed!
Walsall area: Creepy old bald dude following young girls around, driving and following them as they walk around, will park up and just watch them. Seen him twice in one day move his car just to stalk a young girl. Plenty of photos and a video to upload later. Reported to police and they said no crime committed!
BP53 DVF
2019-03-02 18:54:49
Disgraceful driver, very aggressive and cuts others up. The car needs scrapping.
Disgraceful driver, very aggressive and cuts others up. The car needs scrapping.
BP17 PJV
Loiner2019-02-26 22:51:52
Arrogant driver, tried to cut me up when filtering in before a 2 plus lane. Silver A-class Merc, A180.
Arrogant driver, tried to cut me up when filtering in before a 2 plus lane. Silver A-class Merc, A180.
BP51 DFN
Mat2019-02-12 15:28:57
Overtook me in icy conditions on the wrong side of traffic lights. Nearly caused a bad accident as deep ditches on sides of road and I had to move over as he slid to avoid being hit. Slid across the road sideways, got out and wanted to fight me. A genuine idiot.
Overtook me in icy conditions on the wrong side of traffic lights. Nearly caused a bad accident as deep ditches on sides of road and I had to move over as he slid to avoid being hit. Slid across the road sideways, got out and wanted to fight me. A genuine idiot.
BP14 WCE
Jake Hall2019-02-08 11:59:19
The above picture is just a picture I took of my car when I just bought it, someone at college is clearly trying to have a laugh out of a perfectly normal picture....
The above picture is just a picture I took of my car when I just bought it, someone at college is clearly trying to have a laugh out of a perfectly normal picture....
BP18 NUK
Anonymous 2019-02-06 11:41:45
Terrible driving. Drove at me on the wrong side of the road, refused to reverse back even though the obstruction was on her side of the road. Then wouldn’t wind her window down so I could speak to her and was filming me. Then instead of just reversing back she drove around me fully on the pavement within 100 yards of a primary school.
Terrible driving. Drove at me on the wrong side of the road, refused to reverse back even though the obstruction was on her side of the road. Then wouldn’t wind her window down so I could speak to her and was filming me. Then instead of just reversing back she drove around me fully on the pavement within 100 yards of a primary school.