Driver not prosecuted after brutal hit and run

[Bonefishblues]

Originally Posted by Warkman

It's about time that cyclists had to pay road tax and insurance before being in the road.
As they fail all the time to stop at traffic lights, they ride over pavements to cut corners, they ride along past cars on double white lines, they ride without lights, it's tine we charged £1,000 road tax as a minimum

Why? You don't pay Road Tax, do you?

[GJB]

I consider that insurance should be compulsory so that when they scoot up the inside and scratch a car they have the means to pay for the repair,how you would police it is another problem.

[id5]

Originally Posted by Chief inspector

You can't be given points for a cycle offence.... like I said .... only disqualified, or prevented from gaining a licence if the judge thinks you are not a fit and proper person to hold one, as you will note, it rarely happens and is likely to be challenged.
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What I think you are trying to say is that, under the Road Traffic Act where the majority of the laws for vehicle drivers are defined, there are no offences that a cyclist could be guilty of. Pedantically you would still be wrong as there are a number of offences in the RTA that would gain you license points as a road user regardless of the method of transport. They may not be a common judgement but they can be given, such as the offence of being equipped to steal a car.


What I have been trying to point out is that the mantra of 'penalty points cannot be given to cyclists' is wrong.


It can and has happened, it may be a rare occasion but that is because most vehicle cases are dealt with by Magistrates who would limit themselves to the penalty on the schedule of the various Acts, but if they feel it is a suitable punishment a Judge can give a penalty of points on vehicle license up to 12, forcing disqualification.

[Bonefishblues]

Originally Posted by GJB

I consider that insurance should be compulsory so that when they scoot up the inside and scratch a car they have the means to pay for the repair,how you would police it is another problem.

I that really such a common occurrence that it warrants compulsory insurance with all its associated costs?

[Chief inspector]

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-high...ex-5-penalties

[RoyMacDonald]

Originally Posted by 4candles

Really?
I can see cyclists perfectly well, i give them plenty room so what particular part of the course do you think would change my view or benefit me exactly?

Did you jump to the conclusion that i am in some way a menace to cyclists?

I suppose if they have the power of ESP they may consider me that, and more.

In the eyes of the law you suffer road rage due to your intolerance of other road users and a driver awareness course would help you get over this and become a better driver. (doesn't always work of course, some people are beyond help)