E-Scooters: I've seen it all now

Posted on 18/12/2021 14:35 by Vulcan

The most concerning of the new HC Rules is the one giving right of way for cyclists to overtake or undertake a vehicle that is indicating to turn left at a junction. I have often thought that a cyclist undertaking a vehicle that is indicating left is at the very least lacking in common sense however, it appears that the rule makers are as bad as the rule will require the vehicle driver indicating to turn left  to wait until there is a gap in the undertaking cyclists however many there are until completing the turn.

Posted on 18/12/2021 21:02 by Rocky 2 buckets

I think that is called attempting to stop a cyclist being squished because some arrogant car driver believes they should use their vehicle as a weapon. All you need is to use mirrors or crazily-turn your head to ensure others safety. The rule makers are doing the intelligent thing, they are making a very good decision to help save life. 

Posted on 18/12/2021 21:13 by dave the rave

If  cycle pilots decide to under take a vehicle that is signalling a left turn then they deserve to get hit!If cycle pilots decide to ride 2 abreast in the middle of a carriageway they are surely causing an obstruction on the Queens highway and should be prosecuted.This is yet another set of "rules" that have not been thought about correctly.

Posted on 18/12/2021 21:02 by Rocky 2 buckets

I think that is called attempting to stop a cyclist being squished because some arrogant car driver believes they should use their vehicle as a weapon. All you need is to use mirrors or crazily-turn your head to ensure others safety. The rule makers are doing the intelligent thing, they are making a very good decision to help save life. 

Posted on 18/12/2021 21:29 by davetommo

Have you ever tried to see down all of the side of an HGV there are small areas  that you don’t have a view of looking through the mirrors. As for turning your head it is not like a car, most of the vehicle does not have windows. Most HGV’s have a notice on the rear nearside warning of this.

Posted on 18/12/2021 21:37 by SeasideBill

Law or no law, it’s a daft cyclist that gets down the side of a HGV in the expectation that they’re visible. 

Posted on 18/12/2021 21:02 by Rocky 2 buckets

I think that is called attempting to stop a cyclist being squished because some arrogant car driver believes they should use their vehicle as a weapon. All you need is to use mirrors or crazily-turn your head to ensure others safety. The rule makers are doing the intelligent thing, they are making a very good decision to help save life. 

Posted on 18/12/2021 22:14 by Vulcan

Quite honesly if you think it is arrogent to clearly indicate your intention to turn left and assume that a cyclist approaching from the rear will use a certain amount of common sense and sense of self preservation then you really should not be driving anything. As for "The rule makers are doing the intelligent thing", they have given up trying to enforce the rules and succumbed to a vociferous cycling lobby who are never satisfied, rules of the road should be the same for everyone.