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@@Jimmythefish577 never said it was

The highway code says it's perfectly legal for cyclists to do so. The instruction for drivers making a left tuen is to look for cyclists doing that, and if there is a cyclist then they must give priority to the cyclist.

@@_Rustodian For pities sake - just be aware and forgive people their mistakes - you could see exactly what was happening here - just go with the flow instead of making a big deal out of it. Do you wonder why so many people hate cyclists? Said with good grace.

@@everyonehatesfrauditors765 I gave the facts. That is what the revised highway code says. I personally do not agree it's right. I think it's ridiculous.

​@@_Rustodian the cyclist is joining another road from a left hand junction, the van driver is already on that road. The van driver did nothing wrong on this occasion. The cyclist is just being impatient.

​@@allysoncaistor3717 The revised highway code gives priority to cyclist up the inside. The van should not be driving in the marked cycle lane unnecessarily. He even waved to apologise.

I did not- I didn't think there was enough evidence for a conviction.

I have no idea what you are trying to say here

No, I cycle only.

Fair point however the Highway Code states that in this situation the Range Rover should check the cycle lane is clear before moving. A moving Cyclist has priority over a stationary vehicle about to move off. However, the amount of time passing between the lights turning green, and the car moving off, suggests that either the driver was distracted (possibly on phone) before noticing the light change - as the other lane of traffic can't go anywhere they stay put despite the green light. They can't have properly checked before moving off. The "oh, shit I can move" reaction typically means drivers move off before checking that they are clear in all directions. Admittedly, the Cyclist could and perhaps should have read that situation and slowed down just to make sure that nothing came close to an incident. You were far enough away at the time the lights changed.

@@matt_acton-varian Highway Code 74: Turning. When approaching a junction on the left, watch out for vehicles turning in front of you, out of or into the side road. If you intend to turn left, check first for other cyclists or motorcyclists before signalling. Do not ride on the inside of vehicles signalling or slowing down to turn left.

@@robertmoorcock HC74 doesn't mention moving from stationary. Rule H3, as part of the 2022 revisions, is as follows. You should not cut across cyclists, horse riders or horse drawn vehicles going ahead when you are turning in to or out of a junction, or changing direction or lane, just as you would not turn across the path of another motor vehicle. This applies whether they are using a cycle lane, a cycle track or riding ahead on the road and you should give way to them. Do not turn at a junction if to do so would cause the Cyclist, horse rider or horse drawn vehicle going straight ahead to stop or swerve. You should stop and wait for a gap in the flow of cyclists if necessary. This includes when cyclists are: -approaching, passing or moving off from a junction - moving past or waiting alongside stationary or slow moving traffic - travelling around a roundabout. This is supported by Rule 76 which denotes: If you are going straight ahead at a junction, you have priority over traffic waiting to turn into or out of the side road, unless markings indicate otherwise. It goes on to give advice when approaching from behind however H3 and 76 are relevant in this instance as both rules indicate Cyclist priority in this instance - who was going straight ahead.

@Ikreisrond Yes. Just added to my second comment with code H3 in full.

@@robertmoorcock Also, Rule 74 applies only if the Cyclist is turning off like the Range Rover. Hence title is Turning, not Going Straight Ahead as per Rule 76.

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"Using offensive language is a misdemeanor?" When did you all become pussies?

You would be wrong. The fact that they are indicating, stationary and at a green light are irrelevant. You MUST GIVE WAY when crossing a bike lane. Heres from rule 140 in the UK where this Guy is: “You should give way to any cyclists in a cycle lane, including when they are approaching from behind you - do not cut across them when you are turning or when you are changing lane (see Rule H3). Be prepared to stop and wait for a safe gap in the flow of cyclists before crossing the cycle lane.

That is certainly the case but life will be far less stressful if you back off a bit in such situations. Had you been stationary alongside them (in the bike box) then getting annoyed maybe fair enough but not just riding up alongside a moving car

@@adamthecg You are right and wrong but, in this case, I think mostly wrong. Rule 76 for cyclists “Going straight ahead. If you are going straight ahead at a junction, you have priority over traffic waiting to turn into or out of the side road, unless road signs or markings indicate otherwise (see Rule H3). Check that you can proceed safely, particularly when approaching junctions on the left alongside stationary or slow-moving traffic. Watch out for drivers intending to turn across your path. Remember the driver ahead may not be able to see you, so bear in mind your speed and position in the road.” Just because you have priority doesn’t mean you should take it and barrel into the intersection ignoring all the obvious signs that the vehicle is turning. “Check that you can proceed safely” - Nah no way I have priority!!! “Watch out for drivers intending to turn across your path” - Is this car turning left? Have they seen me? Who cares I have priority so full steam ahead!!!

@@RacerX555 Well, it's a general rule of traffic that you're never 'in the right', in the sense that you always have to do what you can to avoid accidents. But, the same is true of the cars, and saying that the cyclist is the one 'in the wrong' completely misses that. Primarily, the driver is at fault. Also, what a poorly worded rule. If traffic is waiting anyway, what's the point of having priority?

Would you be saying that if the driver ran over one of your loved ones?

As long as I share the road with people who are being unsafe, putting me and everyone else at risk...then hell yeah, I'm going to report this criminal behaviour.

@@charlieromeoone5302 Great .... as .long as you report the DANGEROUS cyclists who jump red lights then .

@@peteradams5857 I'm not excusing red light jumping cyclist at all but - devils advocate here, hear me out- who do they endanger? Other people? Or just themselves?

@@charlieromeoone5302 both... therefore you should record and report them ...

Trust me this guys a classic cyclist! Or should I say knob jockey!

back under your bridge, Sean