tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7651597981151570147.post6340118007354634800..comments2024-03-15T07:44:55.087+00:00Comments on The Cycling Lawyer: An open letter to the Home SecretaryMartin Porterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07802050121734667593noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7651597981151570147.post-49083238137397692542011-01-28T00:37:57.763+00:002011-01-28T00:37:57.763+00:00I was sat in my parked car this morning on North E...I was sat in my parked car this morning on North End Rd., London NW11 when a large van deliberately veered left to squeeze a cyclist between my car and the van. I was shocked. The cyclist pursued the van but I don't know the outcome.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11239242366828368668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7651597981151570147.post-65413944931809992002010-12-29T23:19:02.059+00:002010-12-29T23:19:02.059+00:00On 18 August I was knocked off my Brompton as a re...On 18 August I was knocked off my Brompton as a result of what can only be described as an act of driver aggression. Like most cycling commuters I frequently suffer from the lack of consideration and bad driving of car drivers. This was of a different order, I was struck by an up-market people carrier, probably driven by a professional chauffer. He had already cut me up once, the second time he swept me off my bike causing me to fall across one lane of the carriageway. He then sped off, leaving the scene. Despite my relatively minor injuries, I jumped back on the bike and chased after him. I photographed his number plate with my phone, and told him that I was reporting the incident to the police. Whilst stuck in traffic he denied everything, until I told him to ask his passengers what had happened, and then went into the usual stuff about how I should have been at the side of the road etc. When able to do so, he then drove off again.<br />On arriving at work, I made a note of all the details, rang the police, who subsequently called me back and told me that I needed to report the incident at a Police Station. That evening after work I went to Bishops Gate Police Station, and filled out all the appropriate forms, drew the diagrams etc.<br />On 15 September I received a letter from the City of London Police, stating that they had been unable to trace the driver of the other vehicle. I queried this, on the basis that I had photographic evidence and the registration number of the vehicle. Following this I got a phone call to say that there had been a misunderstanding and that they would now pursue the driver.<br />Prompted by your letter to Mrs May, I sent a follow-up email to the police asking if there had been any progress. Today I received a reply, stating that they had only just established who the other driver was and were now trying to make contact with him.<br />The wheels of justice do indeed grind exceeding slow!<br />The Home Secretary is my local MP and indeed a near neighbour.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7651597981151570147.post-84946071820844956012010-12-22T22:56:17.196+00:002010-12-22T22:56:17.196+00:00I’m not a political animal, but I do wish you well...I’m not a political animal, but I do wish you well with this. I just put up with aggression from motorists and say nothing to them. They can retaliate with their metal boxes, and I’ve been run over once too often. Literally.Calvershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13516511669260420356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7651597981151570147.post-34701424475624147152010-12-22T14:24:19.514+00:002010-12-22T14:24:19.514+00:00My Letter to Mrs May
"Mrs May
As Home S...My Letter to Mrs May <br /><br /> "Mrs May<br /> <br /> As Home Secretary you have responsiblities towards cyclists amongst other vunerable road users !<br /> <br />Martin Porter is an articulate advocate of the jeapody that most cyclists endure each time they use the streets.<br /> <br />Please take the time to research his background and blog postings and you will see the reasons so many people rely on his advice.<br /> <br />I also blog as Parrabuddy & Skippydetour but whilst i have my own ideas to add to his it is clear why his efforts strike a chord with more people.<br /> <br />No doubt there will be many more wishing to back up his polite request for your intervention on behalf of the cycling community<br /> <br />With best wishes for the festive season<br /><br />Skippy M. "<br /><br />No doubt others will join me in putting out the word that in Martin Porter , we have a true friend and champion advocate ! Things will not happen overnight but the letter to Mrs May is a fine way to start a campaign which if supported by the cycling community will in the end achieve results !<br /><br />Best wishes to all for the festive season and safer cycling in the New Year !skippyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10045948860442711266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7651597981151570147.post-47083504996230466412010-12-22T12:16:58.629+00:002010-12-22T12:16:58.629+00:00Here Here. I will write to her at the Home Office....Here Here. I will write to her at the Home Office. Great work.MiddleAgeCyclisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03873996681529127207noreply@blogger.com