Close pass with Blue Van Man

[JKility]

Another van strikes again... this time its blue
Primary position, blue van man overtakes while approaching zebra crossing and while a vehicle is pulling out from a side road. Whats your thought on this, should this be something I report to the police?
DE51 WBP

 

[jarlrmai]

Better check he wasn't in a funeral cortege 1st.

 

[JKility]

Better check he wasn't in a funeral cortege 1st.

Didnt seem to have "Private Ambulance" or anything similar written on it. The van was pretty close behind me and tried once to get past with no success.

 

[jarlrmai]

inside joke, sorry.

That incident is pretty common, you could try reporting it but unless you have Roadsafe or something it's unlikely to go anywhere.

 

[classic33]

Is the rear windscreen cracked. Looks like a load of plywood 8 X 4 boards inside.
Date of Liability 01 12 2013
Date of First Registration 30 10 2001
Year of Manufacture 2001
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 2151cc
CO2 Emissions 0g/Km
Fuel Type HEAVY OIL
Export Marker N
Vehicle Status Licence Not Due
Vehicle Colour BLUE

 

[JKility]

Couldent see anything that seemed abnormal (except his driving)

 

[Matthew_T]

Poor driving but the police wouldnt batter an eye lid.

Dont go to the police with little things like this. If he had acted agressive towards you then I could understand but he just misjudged his overtake or was impatient. Dont go crying wolf. You dont want to get a reputation of reporting every close pass you get.
I have learnt from experience. Even VERY close passes the police wont do anything unless there is injury or damage (or if there is a confrontation or the driving is really bad).

 

[BentMikey]

I would roadsafe that in London, but I doubt I'd bother if there wasn't such a scheme. This is because Roadsafe are willing to educate drivers using our footage and reports.

 

[downfader]

I would roadsafe that in London, but I doubt I'd bother if there wasn't such a scheme. This is because Roadsafe are willing to educate drivers using our footage and reports.

This is exactly the problem. Forces need to roll out Road Safe to other counties and start addressing this as a serious concern. Road Safe is also more cost effective than dealing with the van driver after he eventually misjudges and has someone off.

 

[Jezston]

I remember asking Derbyshire Police if they'd consider doing something like Roadsafe in the area. I got an official response from someone fairly senior all "why would we do that? If you witness a crime, report it".

 

[JKility]

I remember asking Derbyshire Police if they'd consider doing something like Roadsafe in the area. I got an official response from someone fairly senior all "why would we do that? If you witness a crime, report it".

Then maybe if their going to take this attitude then surely I should report such incident?

 

[Milzy]

Yet another head cam thread about making something out of nothing. Bad driving happens every second of every day.

 

[Monkreadusuk]

make them compulsory


but not for cyclists.

most accidents happen in the home.

i wear one, but don't think you should have to.

L

Whilst that is correct, doesn't mean we should put up with it!

 

[JKility]

Yet another head cam thread about making something out of nothing. Bad driving happens every second of every day.

How else should drivers learn if nobody will do anything about it.... the least I can do is name and shame, which I am doing.

 

[JKility]

[QUOTE 2592905, member: 30090"]You could have moved to the left imo.[/quote]
I could of but Ive had near misses on that road before where I've nearly been up against the curb.... Driverr coulda gave a quick beep and I could of moved