tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7651597981151570147.post1632510292672644960..comments2024-03-15T07:44:55.087+00:00Comments on The Cycling Lawyer: All Party Parliamentary Cycling GroupMartin Porterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07802050121734667593noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7651597981151570147.post-59391387265667012292013-02-06T17:18:25.396+00:002013-02-06T17:18:25.396+00:00Very good - thank you. One way to influence HGV dr...Very good - thank you. One way to influence HGV drivers is to get 'em while they're young. If the Driving Standards Agency made it mandatory for all HGV training vehicles to be fitted with sufficient mirrors or other cyclist safety devices then drivers would get used to them and, it is hoped, press their employers to fit them. Rix762http://www.twitter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7651597981151570147.post-4102368006679265282013-02-05T11:08:26.864+00:002013-02-05T11:08:26.864+00:00In my limited dealings with the Bristol Police I h...In my limited dealings with the Bristol Police I have found the police response to cycling problems worrying. The road rage episode was dismissed because we were cycling two abreast in the early morning on a road from a small housing development which rarely saw a car whilst we were on it at that time, and I had to engage my MP before a senior police officer acknowledged there was a problem, I submitted a video of a driver on their mobile phone approaching a roundabout and they only looked at it when I did a web chat with the chief constable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7651597981151570147.post-26009023328904480332013-01-31T14:04:06.246+00:002013-01-31T14:04:06.246+00:00Hello Martin, the APPCG article on Road.cc website...Hello Martin, the APPCG article on Road.cc website prompted me to revisit your blog, a very interesting report. I also found your response to the tragic death of Tom Ridgway clear-minded and very informative. The commentary of Mr.Ridgway's aunt and mother was very moving. Thanks for posting,<br /><br />Clem Clem Halpinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7651597981151570147.post-35447115270805123942013-01-31T11:43:49.454+00:002013-01-31T11:43:49.454+00:00Thanks Gareth. I did acknowledge yesterday that t...Thanks Gareth. I did acknowledge yesterday that the appointment of a dedicated officer to look at videos with a view to prosecution was a(small) step in the right direction. Your comment has reminded me to amend the above text to reflect that. I have seen many clips taken by you that would fully justify a careless driving charge and some a dangerous driving charge. I intend to keep the pressure on until we see a steady stream of prosecutions.Martin Porterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07802050121734667593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7651597981151570147.post-6724653255707957792013-01-31T11:02:45.047+00:002013-01-31T11:02:45.047+00:00I was surprised when Ms Davenport's letter was...I was surprised when Ms Davenport's letter was used by the TCJU in catford for dismissal of footage, especially as they had already used mine and others in south london for prosecutions.<br />The turn around in roadsafe and what you've mentioned above most certainly gives me something to look forward too in the future. Keep up the good work :)Gazhttp://www.croydoncyclist.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7651597981151570147.post-47103981041803546222013-01-31T10:51:02.524+00:002013-01-31T10:51:02.524+00:00Martin, an excellent post as always. Thank you for...Martin, an excellent post as always. Thank you for this summary, and indeed taking the time to go to the APPCG.<br /><br />I am in the habit of posting your blog to reddit.com/r/ukbike if you are interested in joining the discussions there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7651597981151570147.post-24777555184665669592013-01-31T03:10:38.664+00:002013-01-31T03:10:38.664+00:00Thank you for this summary, Martin. Excellent to g...Thank you for this summary, Martin. Excellent to get an insider's view of the proceedings.<br /><br />Re: "I would like to see a tougher approach taken by the police against those who endanger cyclists."<br />1) I hope that includes negligent street designers.<br />2) What do you make of this recent footage from here in New Zealand? (includes police response below the video) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEgXQIAyGF8Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7651597981151570147.post-16034937609637795172013-01-30T20:28:49.034+00:002013-01-30T20:28:49.034+00:00Thanks Bob,
They are always nice and he probably w...Thanks Bob,<br />They are always nice and he probably would like to do more but there is no getting away from the fact that the reluctance to prosecute bad motorists is not helping to make our journeys attractive.Martin Porterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07802050121734667593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7651597981151570147.post-6107422818921336942013-01-30T19:25:29.104+00:002013-01-30T19:25:29.104+00:00Martin,
My spies report back that your interventio...Martin,<br />My spies report back that your intervention was well made. Chief Inspector Vincent is a nice fellow, but I think the word "priority" when applied to the activities of the MPS is not qyuite appropriate,<br />best,<br />Dr. Robert Davis, Chair RDRFAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com