forcing me off the road.avi

P198HWK annoyed because I turned left into Stanton road from PenPark road, Southmead Bristol before him, even though I had right of way. Very aggressive driving cutting across me on my bike and forcing me onto the edge of the kerb before he turned left into Fonthill road. Listen with sound and you can hear his engine rev and tyres squeal to make his point. You might also be able to make out his middle finger salute out of the window as he disappeared down Fonthill road. What a courteous chap. 0800 in the morning on 10/Sept/2010

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• dangerous driving
• cycle
• Bristol
• P198HWK

[RhodeLong]

Update from the PCSO:

"I made two visits to the drivers address but didn't get any answer myself so then delegated responsibility to an officer from my team. They subsequently did get to speak to the driver and provided appropriate advice, relating to his manner of driving and general attitude (aggression towards you).

I had fully intended that you be appraised of this and I apologise that you did not receive an update."

This is 5 months after the incident and a poor response IMHO.

[AnalogueAndy]

Hi there, that's clearly deliberate and dangerous driving. The vehicle is registered and insured. Did you get a look at the driver? Male / Female, hair colour age etc? If so could you please post details and/or report to Avon and Somerset Police - a word with the driver is required at the very least. Be careful out there ;-)

[RhodeLong]

@AnalogueAndy

Thanks for the comment. I did not get a good enough look at the driver but am in contact with AaS Police to see if it is worth pursing. A letter to the driver at least as you suggest.

[pseudotruth]

He's a scumbag.

[sawieberry]

First video I've seen from you where reporting the driver was actually justified. I notice you chose not to chase this one down and verbally abuse him even though this guy actually deserved it. I take it as he wasn't a female or a middle aged man in a soft top you were concerned he wasn't an easy target and may deck you.

Glad this guy got spoken to by the police anyway.

[MelloVEL0]

Nutta! I can only imagine what the stickers on his car say.

[penance36]

Sadly a typical response from the police and nearly typical attitude from southmead drivers.

[Cliffjumper24]

@doberman549  Yes, he's one of those too!

[Cliffjumper24]

There's only one way to describe this guy... and it rhymes with 'Trucker'!

[adelaidecyclist]

That was seriously dangerous. Hope you weren't too shaken up by that.

Stay safe.

[jonredhornet]

Report this to the Police mate

[HLaB75]

When you started to read out the plate I thought you were going to say P.E.N.1.S. As well as being stupid, its bloody dangerous as other poster point out, that looks to be a residential area/ kids could be playing on the streets!!!!

[inlineschool]

FM that's mad. They were just trying to kill other road users!!!!