Yes - I meant to say that they are not exempt from the law as a result of exceeding a speed limit as dependent on cirucmstances there are other things they could be charged with. But quite right.
Dutchman cleared of 'manslaughter by furious or wanton driving' in Manchester .
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matticus
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I've only just heard about this incident - sorry, late, I know.
But my, this thread has filled up my bingo card! Nothing left to say really, except maybe:
RIP the pedestrian, and glad to see a sensible verdict reached.
But my, this thread has filled up my bingo card! Nothing left to say really, except maybe:
RIP the pedestrian, and glad to see a sensible verdict reached.
Not any period of time, but the first time I broke 50 mph was down East Chevin into Otley. It becomes 30 mph halfway down, about where you're just getting up to speed.
There's also a really excellent forward view.
I wouldn't ride at a speed that I felt was unsafe - but 50 mph felt safe there!
But that's the point. If you were flying at 50mph and saw an upcoming 20mph sign and cars parked by the side of the road, I suspect that you'd apply some brakes...
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I suspect that there are lots that wouldn't
brommieinkorea
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I learn a lot about British law every time I read stuff in this forum..
But, it's nice to see that justice has more or less prevailed. In the US this would probably have gone badly for the cyclist because: It is illegal to wear headphones/earbuds in or on a vehicle here, and using them while operating any vehicle shows a lack of regard for safety. Additionally the prosecution would have pointed out that had the cyclist stopped at the red light (did he not deny running a light?), he would not have been in the same place at the same time and would have completely missed the pedestrian .
Someone mentioned physics. Yes it is fairly improbable that a bicycle colliding with a healthy adult would cause said pedestrian's death.
I do believe this seems a complete accident and neither party looked well enough to avoid it , sad really.
But, it's nice to see that justice has more or less prevailed. In the US this would probably have gone badly for the cyclist because: It is illegal to wear headphones/earbuds in or on a vehicle here, and using them while operating any vehicle shows a lack of regard for safety. Additionally the prosecution would have pointed out that had the cyclist stopped at the red light (did he not deny running a light?), he would not have been in the same place at the same time and would have completely missed the pedestrian .
Someone mentioned physics. Yes it is fairly improbable that a bicycle colliding with a healthy adult would cause said pedestrian's death.
I do believe this seems a complete accident and neither party looked well enough to avoid it , sad really.
classic33
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Have you been passed going down there by someone in a car.
The danger point/point to watch for is where the "newer" housing starts. Very few cars parked up on that hill.
Nope, not been passed by a car. What did get annoying was when a car passed you at the top of the hill, and then held you up
I always viewed the bend just before crossing the A660 as the natural point to slow down, which held when I went down there again doing LEJOG.
classic33
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Nope, not been passed by a car. What did get annoying was when a car passed you at the top of the hill, and then held you up
I always viewed the bend just before crossing the A660 as the natural point to slow down, which held when I went down there again doing LEJOG.
Almost as though they've to give the car a breather/chance to get its second wind before continuing.
That video is amazing but terrifying...
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Looks a bit bumpy.
Tbh it looks worse than it is, I had a vibration problem with the camera that I eventually solved with some electrical tape.
The 2nd clip, Fleet Moss, from the same day, is faster, and that was bumpy. I think with fresh legs and a serious attempt I could break 60 mph down there, rather than 57.
Otley really feels smooth, at least in comparison.
Indeed. Recently whilst walking along a shared path, I'd moved to my right to look at a feature; this is a former railway line, and as I was moving back onto the path proper, I was suddenly made aware of a cyclist moving rather faster than he should have been ( I'd heard the sound of his tyres on the tarmac ) as there were other pedestrians on the path, approaching me. He began swerving to left and right as he got very close, he was exclaiming 'Whoa, whoa, whoa' and as I wasn't too sure which direction he intended to take, I was also dodging to try and avoid him. Whether he had a bell or not, but he made no audible warning of his approach in good time, hence the dance routine between us.
