achorste Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Afternoon all, just a small plea to drivers please to check your mirrors & blind spots before turning. On Friday I was knocked off my bike on Derek Dooley Way by a driver who didn't check before turning and ploughed into me - I was lucky that it was only the bike that was written off and I suffered no more than a gash to the arm and hip. There was no malicious intent and he seemed genuinely sorry, but the outcome could have been much worse. Unfortunately for him he'll either get a caution driving without due care & attention or go to magistrates court. All could be avoided by checking first. Thank you for reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eater Sundae Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Afternoon all, just a small plea to drivers please to check your mirrors & blind spots before turning. On Friday I was knocked off my bike on Derek Dooley Way by a driver who didn't check before turning and ploughed into me - I was lucky that it was only the bike that was written off and I suffered no more than a gash to the arm and hip. There was no malicious intent and he seemed genuinely sorry, but the outcome could have been much worse. Unfortunately for him he'll either get a caution driving without due care & attention or go to magistrates court. All could be avoided by checking first. Thank you for reading. From cycling and motorcycling I have become so used to doing the "lifesaver" over the shoulder glance that I do it when driving a car also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikU Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 How did you get in the position,of being at the side of a turning vehicle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
achorste Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 I was on the cycle lane pikU. The car was travelling level with me as the traffic was moving slowly. I do it all the time now when driving Easter, when I started cycling I realised how easy it was to miss someone there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegas1 Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Afternoon all, just a small plea to drivers please to check your mirrors & blind spots before turning. On Friday I was knocked off my bike on Derek Dooley Way by a driver who didn't check before turning and ploughed into me - I was lucky that it was only the bike that was written off and I suffered no more than a gash to the arm and hip. There was no malicious intent and he seemed genuinely sorry, but the outcome could have been much worse. Unfortunately for him he'll either get a caution driving without due care & attention or go to magistrates court. All could be avoided by checking first. Thank you for reading. Why are you pressing charges then? Or do you not get a say in the matter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
achorste Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 I'm not pressing charges but the police are taking action Vegas1, the officer was keen to get the guy on an awareness course which would avoid any legal action, a result for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegas1 Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Well, the cost of a new bike too would be a result for everyone. But yes, its a shame if he seemed very very sorry that he would have to be dragged through the courts, they have better things to be dealing with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Very sorry doesn't do much good when the cyclist is dead, which so easily happens. SMIDSY, oh, you're dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegas1 Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Very sorry doesn't do much good when the cyclist is dead, which so easily happens. SMIDSY, oh, you're dead. Well obviously the cyclist in this case isnt dead, so some common sense in the syetem wouldnt go amiss. Cyclist gets an apology and a new bike paid for, the motorist goes on an awareness course. Dont really see the need for anything other than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 So you only want car drivers to be punished if they actually kill someone, rather than just risking killing someone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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