Near Miss of the Day 453: Punishment pass on two-abreast cyclists
 

What an ignorant tosser this driver is.
QUOTE:
One of the most common complaints against cyclists that you will read on social media or in the comments section of local newspapers is that they are riding two abreast, even though that is perfectly legal - but it does seem to have become embedded among a certain section of the motoring public that it's not allowed, and that riders doing so are breaking the rules.

Which leads us up to this punishment pass by a van driver on a pair of cyclists riding side by side on the A4 between Chippenham and Bath - what's more, one made just as the riders were moving into single file to allow for a safe overtake.

The video was shot by road.cc reader Jody, who said: "We were chatting while keeping a keen eye out for cars behind, ready to drop into single line at the first thought of hindrance to anyone really.

"That wasn’t enough for one Traffic van diver however, who chose to hold their high speed pass with a horn blast throughout, as they skimmed their 2-tonne-at-least vehicle past my shoulder, in - I guess - punishment, for the perceived infraction.

"On the plus side, the view over the hill was beautiful. Angry driver was probably chewing their steering wheel at that point, so may have missed it."

https://road.cc/content/news/near-mi...nt-pass-276327

Near Miss of the Day 453: Punishment pass on two-abreast cyclists
 

On 10/08/2020 17:21, Simon Mason wrote:
What an ignorant tosser this driver is.
QUOTE:
One of the most common complaints against cyclists that you will read on social media or in the comments section of local newspapers is that they are riding two abreast, even though that is perfectly legal - but it does seem to have become embedded among a certain section of the motoring public that it's not allowed, and that riders doing so are breaking the rules.

What about this rule?

Highway Code Rule 168

Being overtaken ... Never obstruct drivers who wish to pass.

Which leads us up to this punishment pass by a van driver on a pair of cyclists riding side by side on the A4 between Chippenham and Bath - what's more, one made just as the riders were moving into single file to allow for a safe overtake.

The video was shot by road.cc reader Jody, who said: "We were chatting while keeping a keen eye out for cars behind, ready to drop into single line at the first thought of hindrance to anyone really.

"That wasn’t enough for one Traffic van diver however, who chose to hold their high speed pass with a horn blast throughout, as they skimmed their 2-tonne-at-least vehicle past my shoulder, in - I guess - punishment, for the perceived infraction.

"On the plus side, the view over the hill was beautiful. Angry driver was probably chewing their steering wheel at that point, so may have missed it."

https://road.cc/content/news/near-mi...nt-pass-276327

"Traffic van diver".

"...in - I guess - punishment, for the perceived infraction..."

How totally convincing. The courts convict on guesses every day, I
should think.

Near Miss of the Day 453: Punishment pass on two-abreast cyclists
 

On Monday, August 10, 2020 at 5:21:11 PM UTC+1, Simon Mason wrote:
What an ignorant tosser this driver is.
QUOTE:
There are two lanes, road is plenty wide enough to overtake safely. Dangerous van driver decided not to and blare his horn for added intimidation effect.
I hope he picks on the wrong person and they bully him so he's equally put in mortal danger and frightened for his life.

Near Miss of the Day 453: Punishment pass on two-abreast cyclists
 

On 18:45 10 Aug 2020, JNugent said:

On 10/08/2020 17:21, Simon Mason wrote:
What an ignorant tosser this driver is. QUOTE: One of the most common
complaints against cyclists that you will read on social media or in
the comments section of local newspapers is that they are riding two
abreast, even though that is perfectly legal - but it does seem to have
become embedded among a certain section of the motoring public that
it's not allowed, and that riders doing so are breaking the rules.

What about this rule?

Highway Code Rule 168

Being overtaken ... Never obstruct drivers who wish to pass.

The proposed amendment to the Highway Code will say "[cyclists
should] ride in single file when drivers wish to overtake and it is safe
to let them do so". Which essentially confirms that old rule.

http://bit.ly/3ktyGJ1 -or- http://b.link/3cm4w

Which leads us up to this punishment pass by a van driver on a pair of
cyclists riding side by side on the A4 between Chippenham and Bath -
what's more, one made just as the riders were moving into single file
to allow for a safe overtake.

The video was shot by road.cc reader Jody, who said: "We were chatting
while keeping a keen eye out for cars behind, ready to drop into single
line at the first thought of hindrance to anyone really.

"That wasn’t enough for one Traffic van diver however, who chose to
hold their high speed pass with a horn blast throughout, as they
skimmed their 2-tonne-at-least vehicle past my shoulder, in - I guess -
punishment, for the perceived infraction.

"On the plus side, the view over the hill was beautiful. Angry driver
was probably chewing their steering wheel at that point, so may have
missed it."

https://road.cc/content/news/near-mi...3-two-abreast-
punishment-pass-276327

Near Miss of the Day 453: Punishment pass on two-abreast cyclists
 

On Monday, August 10, 2020 at 7:44:49 PM UTC+1, Pamela wrote:

The proposed amendment to the Highway Code will say "[cyclists
should] ride in single file when drivers wish to overtake and it is safe
to let them do so". Which essentially confirms that old rule.

If you read the story, the cyclists moved into single file to let the van driver past. Why they then decided to pass by at high speed very close while leaning on their horn, only they will know. Totally unnecessary behaviour.

Near Miss of the Day 453: Punishment pass on two-abreast cyclists
 

On 10/08/2020 17:21, Simon Mason wrote:

https://road.cc/content/news/near-mi...nt-pass-276327

https://goo.gl/maps/8LhugnkBJesU6w4M7

Near Miss of the Day 453: Punishment pass on two-abreast cyclists
 

On Monday, August 10, 2020 at 9:48:55 PM UTC+1, TMS320 wrote:
On 10/08/2020 17:21, Simon Mason wrote:

https://road.cc/content/news/near-mi...nt-pass-276327

https://goo.gl/maps/8LhugnkBJesU6w4M7

The story says London, but it was actually in Wiltshire.

Near Miss of the Day 453: Punishment pass on two-abreast cyclists
 

On 10/08/2020 19:44, Pamela wrote:
On 18:45 10 Aug 2020, JNugent said:

On 10/08/2020 17:21, Simon Mason wrote:
What an ignorant tosser this driver is. QUOTE: One of the most common
complaints against cyclists that you will read on social media or in
the comments section of local newspapers is that they are riding two
abreast, even though that is perfectly legal - but it does seem to have
become embedded among a certain section of the motoring public that
it's not allowed, and that riders doing so are breaking the rules.

What about this rule?

Highway Code Rule 168

Being overtaken ... Never obstruct drivers who wish to pass.

The proposed amendment to the Highway Code will say "[cyclists
should] ride in single file when drivers wish to overtake and it is safe
to let them do so". Which essentially confirms that old rule.

http://bit.ly/3ktyGJ1 -or- http://b.link/3cm4w

That "old rule" is the *current* rule!

Which leads us up to this punishment pass by a van driver on a pair of
cyclists riding side by side on the A4 between Chippenham and Bath -
what's more, one made just as the riders were moving into single file
to allow for a safe overtake.

The video was shot by road.cc reader Jody, who said: "We were chatting
while keeping a keen eye out for cars behind, ready to drop into single
line at the first thought of hindrance to anyone really.

"That wasn’t enough for one Traffic van diver however, who chose to
hold their high speed pass with a horn blast throughout, as they
skimmed their 2-tonne-at-least vehicle past my shoulder, in - I guess -
punishment, for the perceived infraction.

"On the plus side, the view over the hill was beautiful. Angry driver
was probably chewing their steering wheel at that point, so may have
missed it."

https://road.cc/content/news/near-mi...3-two-abreast-
punishment-pass-276327

Near Miss of the Day 453: Punishment pass on two-abreast cyclists
 

On 10/08/2020 19:50, Simon Mason wrote:
On Monday, August 10, 2020 at 7:44:49 PM UTC+1, Pamela wrote:

The proposed amendment to the Highway Code will say "[cyclists
should] ride in single file when drivers wish to overtake and it is safe
to let them do so". Which essentially confirms that old rule.

If you read the story, the cyclists moved into single file to let the van driver past. Why they then decided to pass by at high speed very close while leaning on their horn, only they will know. Totally unnecessary behaviour.

You are deliberately avoiding the point about not obstructing (which
happened when the cyclists were riding in parallel rather than in
series, totally unnecessarily).

Near Miss of the Day 453: Punishment pass on two-abreast cyclists
 

On 10/08/2020 21:53, Simon Mason wrote:
On Monday, August 10, 2020 at 9:48:55 PM UTC+1, TMS320 wrote:
On 10/08/2020 17:21, Simon Mason wrote:

https://road.cc/content/news/near-mi...nt-pass-276327

https://goo.gl/maps/8LhugnkBJesU6w4M7

The story says London, but it was actually in Wiltshire.

It was road.cc, wasn't it?

What did you expect? Accuracy and consistency?