YD05 AUAWe all take responsibility2017-04-20 11:57:46
We all need to learn the "Dutch Reach". It's common sense. We as car drivers should be aware of vulnerable road users. Be they annoying "MAMILs" or young kid on their first bike.
This is why the highway code does not recommend undertaking on the left. You have to take responsibility for the accident. You weren't in a cycle lane.
When I took my driving test my instructor said always leave a car doors width when overtaking a stationary vehicle, why should bikes be any different. I assume this is on highway code too.
Just cos your on a push bike don't mean you can use different rules.
Passengers don't have to read or even understand highway code so you can't blame her.
Thr drive however deserves a fine for driving off. Should have left his details but not to blame for impatient cyclists.
Because cycling is becoming "Trendy" they seem to thing they can do what they want.
Car should have pulled over to let the passenger out, also it was stopped in a keep clear box!
passengers fault for not checking, always look even when parked up just in case someone is walking past.
To be honest I think even you as a cyclist would be capable of making the mistake of opening the car door like that in such a situation. I don't mean it as a criticism - it's one of those things that will happen no matter how much awareness/education there is.
Arun Ali, 30, was charged with a number of crimes including racial common assault, common assault, a public order offence, a racially aggravated public order offence and careless driving after police tracked him down.
During the hearing Mr Ali pleaded guilty to the charge of common assault of a woman but pleaded not guilty to all other offences.
It is alleged that the incident started after collision between two cars on Alexandra Road in Peterborough.
The case was adjourned until Monday, July 31 and Mr Ali was bailed to an address outside of Cambridgeshire until the next hearing.
What a c*nt