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Met Police cracking down on anti-social cyclists
An operation to crack down on anti-social cyclists was carried out last week
by officers from Campden Safer Neighbourhoods team and the Safer Transport Team. A total of 19 cyclists received warnings and fixed penalty notices from officers during the two hour operation in Kensington High Street and Kensington Church Street for offences including cycling through red traffic lights and cycling on the pavement. The operation formed part of a larger cycle awareness event organised by Kensington and Chelsea council, which took place in Holland Park, to promote road safety and raise awareness of crime prevention. More than 50 cyclists attended the event where they got to experience the view from inside a HGV and see what a lorry driver can and cannot see. Police and Community Support Officers were on hand to security mark visitors bikes and provide crime prevention advice, whilst bicycle mechanics from Dr Bike conducted a number of minor repairs and maintenance checks. Sgt Bob Lands from Campden Safer Neighbourhoods team said "The majority of cyclists in Kensington and Chelsea are considerate and law-abiding. "The prime aim of these operations is to help cyclists secure their bikes and stay safe on the streets, whilst cracking down on the minority whose reckless and inconsiderate behaviour not only puts themselves in danger but pedestrians and other road users too." http://content.met.police.uk/News/Cr.../1257246745756 |
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Met Police cracking down on anti-social cyclists
On Thu, 9 Feb 2012 10:09:04 -0000, "Mr. Benn" wrote:
An operation to crack down on anti-social cyclists was carried out last week by officers from Campden Safer Neighbourhoods team and the Safer Transport Team. It really does seem to be catching on. I cannot remember the police conducting so many similar operations. Excellent news. |
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Police seek Manchester driver who hit cyclist in possible road rage attack
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Greater Manchester Police have issued an appeal to trace a motorist who struck a cyclist, causing him to be thrown over his car’s bonnet and leaving him lying in the road in what seems to be a road rage incident last Wednesday lunchtime in Fallowfield, Manchester. However, whether the motorist deliberately drove at the bike rider appears unlcear for now. The cyclist, 21-year-old Manchester University student Alexander Foreman, outlined to the Manchester Evening News his recollection tof the incident that happened on Egerton Road at 1.10pm on Wednesday 1 February. "I was cycling along when a car clipped me with his wing mirror,” Mr Foreman explained. “I heard him [the motorist] swear loudly, even with his windows wound up, and he became really angry. "I just wanted to get away so I cycled on. At the traffic lights [at the junction with Wilmslow Road], he mounted the kerb and the next thing I knew I was on his bonnet. It was all over really quickly," added the cyclist, who escaped with nothing worse than cuts and bruises. "People don’t realise how vulnerable cyclists are when they are on the road,” he continued. “If you are in a car, you weigh about a tonne. If you’re on a bike, you weigh about 100kg. "Motorists need to be aware of the damage that can be done," he added. A statement issued by Greater Manchester Police makes no mention about whether it is being treated as a road rage incident nor whether they believe the motorists deliberately targeted the cyclist. "A gold coloured Toyota Yaris which had mounted the kerb in an effort to pass waiting cars collided into him, forcing the man onto the bonnet of the car," it said. "The victim then fell off and the Yaris drove off without checking on the cyclist’s welfare." Police describe the driver of the vehicle involved as being an Asian male with stubble, and Detective Constable Richard Lees said: "This man did not even bother to check on the person he had driven into. “His impatience meant he had little regard for other road users and we therefore need to catch him as soon as possible. "We are appealing to any of the motorists who witnessed the incident, particularly those who may have made a note of the registration number to come forward." Anyone who has information about the incident is asked to contact police on 0161 856 6090 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. -- Simon Mason |
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