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Video: Close-passing driver becomes enraged by cyclist who taps his car
A video of a road rage incident involving a Kingston cyclist and a motorist who pulled out in front of him has today been made public after the matter was closed with police. The uploader says the driver was charged with dangerous driving and threatening behaviour and received a formal police caution.
Early in the video, we see the driver pull out in front of the cyclist from the right. The cyclist finds himself alongside the car but the driver can’t pass.
In the video description, Surrey Suburban Cyclist writes: “He gets very upset because I tap his side to tell him to get away. He then proceeds to drive dangerously at me three times and then gets out and moves threateningly towards me. First time I'm frightened enough to defend myself with the D-lock.”
Alex has written for more cricket publications than the rest of the road.cc team combined. Despite the apparent evidence of this picture, he doesn't especially like cake.
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Staying to the right hand side still doesn't mean there's enough space, though - twat.
Not sure because of the sunlight, but looks like he doesn't indicate either. And no seatbelt.
Does crack me up when drivers look at their car as if you've used a hammer instead of your hand...
just another vigilante camera cyclist looking for 5 mins of YouTube fame! 0.08 you can see the silver car start to pull out - yes the guy doesn't look but at that point he's a good few car lengths ahead - personally if it was me on the bike I'd have just hung back and let him speed off... why engage in these situations if you don't need to? I don't get it?
Adrenaline, making a point. I know I'm the same and I hate myself for it, it's usually pointless and dangerous. Definitely need to practice being more zen on the roads.
From reading the YouTube description though this driver was charged with dangerous driving, threatening behaviour and given a caution, so not all in vain.
I can't be bothered with making points - knowing me i'd get the nutter with a knife and end up another statistic! I let a lot of things slide cos lifes too short.
Just another typical status quo commentator. The chap may not have your super human ability to let shit slide all the time or rather be a punching bag on the road. The rider is hardly a vigilante for using equipment to keep himself on the side of the law, as is clearly the case here. He is plainly not looking for trouble or fame as you suggest.
maybe not - but he does clearly state its going on YouTube... totally avoidable, as is most of the situtations in these type of videos on YouTube. I guess we're of divided oppinion - I'll use my super human ability to let shit slide on this one
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Agree on the above; but not really the 'vigilante' label.
The moron in the car could easily have run the cyclist (who was going at a fair speed) off the road. Instead of apologising he forces the cyclist to stop then threatens him. The road was narrow, their were speed bumps, there was no reason to pull out in front of the cyclist.
Either you are being a troll by writing such a dim witted comment or you have never experienced the kind if driving wittnessed in this video. I suggest you keep your thoughts to yourself in future unless they are worth publishing......doubtful.
I've seen much worse dangerous driving. He just seems a bit careless and overly aggressive. I've taken to being sarcastic recently. "Oh, nice manouvre, and such a lovely car, but I think your indicators are broken". All this fuck-offity you are on YouTube stuff.. I dunno.
Dangerous driving? So he gets points of his licence then?
Add to that no seatbelt when he drove off, that's an offence right there.
Well that was easily avoidable.
Yep, Hazard Perception I think they call it.
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