Just out of interest, where is your rear cam mounted? I've got another cam to use as a rear cam but I am struggling to find somewhere suitable to mount it.
@Lukeybloo ...it's on the end of the handlebars (small veho type camera) using "360 Swivel Bicycle LIGHT Mount! 2-4cm! USE YOUR TORCH!" like on ebay or cheaper on deal extreme(if you can wait that long).
HOW MUCH ROOM DO YOU WANT?: Please see Taypet21's 'Cycle Video Day 10th October 2011' video, and if your time is limited fast-forward to 2:32 to see just how important it is to give vulnerable cyclist room.
"How much room do you want!!". I usually answer "about 8 feet actually". It does seem to throw them because they don't expect you to have a specific answer.
@Cliffjumper24 You're right, I don't get that kind of 163 space on a lot of 60mph passes.
It's an odd overtake, he does it after the crossing but where the road opens out & is wide enough to get in another lane, but another foot or two would have felt safer and less scary!
I could have reached out to the straps for a free tow I reckon, short ride.
Tain't advice - that's legislation; The Zebra, Pelican and Puffin Pedestrian Crossings Regulations and General Directions 1997, para 24, and The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002, para 28.
Mind you - he has a defence, cos he didn't REALLY overtake at all did he. Just barrelled straight through - thought you were a drain cover or a dog-****.
Any updates on this video, Mello? Did they respond to your complaint?
CyclingMikey 1 month ago
Just out of interest, where is your rear cam mounted? I've got another cam to use as a rear cam but I am struggling to find somewhere suitable to mount it.
Lukeybloo 1 month ago
@Lukeybloo ...it's on the end of the handlebars (small veho type camera) using "360 Swivel Bicycle LIGHT Mount! 2-4cm! USE YOUR TORCH!" like on ebay or cheaper on deal extreme(if you can wait that long).
MelloVEL0 1 month ago
@MelloVEL0 Thanks for that. I'll have a look for one of those.
Lukeybloo 1 month ago
HOW MUCH ROOM DO YOU WANT?: Please see Taypet21's 'Cycle Video Day 10th October 2011' video, and if your time is limited fast-forward to 2:32 to see just how important it is to give vulnerable cyclist room.
busog97641 4 months ago
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CJBrewification 4 months ago
"How much room do you want!!". I usually answer "about 8 feet actually". It does seem to throw them because they don't expect you to have a specific answer.
MrGrumpycyclist 4 months ago
If you can grab the straps on the back of the truck and get a free tow.... that's too close!
I know that the picture for rule 163 looks great, but it's not always practical to expect that kind of overtake.
But, I've always felt that if you can touch their vehicle, they're overtaking too close.
But this guy's a cake-taker if he thinks that's reasonable.
One puncture, wiggle, crosswind or pothole, and you could've been under his wheels!
Cliffjumper24 4 months ago
@Cliffjumper24 You're right, I don't get that kind of 163 space on a lot of 60mph passes.
It's an odd overtake, he does it after the crossing but where the road opens out & is wide enough to get in another lane, but another foot or two would have felt safer and less scary!
I could have reached out to the straps for a free tow I reckon, short ride.
MelloVEL0 4 months ago
Highway Code Rule 191
Tain't advice - that's legislation; The Zebra, Pelican and Puffin Pedestrian Crossings Regulations and General Directions 1997, para 24, and The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002, para 28.
Mind you - he has a defence, cos he didn't REALLY overtake at all did he. Just barrelled straight through - thought you were a drain cover or a dog-****.
Let his boss know.
growingvegetable 4 months ago
@growingvegetable If you read the laws behind rule 191 then it states that it only apples to motorised vehicles overtaking other motorised vehicles
TSRGD section 28
gaz545 4 months ago
@gaz545 unless they are stationary for the purpose of complying with the traffic signal, in which case they do not need to be a motor vehicle.
But that only helps you when you're stopped.
Camsplint 4 months ago
@growingvegetable I think TRA 1988 s3 is more relevant, and gives an easy remedy via PRA 2002 s59.
Camsplint 4 months ago
You should have opened his door before you cycled off.
mrcellophane99 4 months ago 2
Turn the wheel slightly away from the vulnerable cyclist? Impossible!
halverde 4 months ago