The time I was stopped by the Police for cycling legally on the road.
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- I should have noticed straight away that these Police Officers decided to block me. Ordinarily we'd have travelled through the entire junction at 20mph+, but they obviously from the beginning thought it would be a good idea to 'teach me a lesson'.
The reason I don't always use the cycle track here is it's faster to use the road. Taking the cycle track has more light sequences, including a double red to allow pedestrians to cross.
"The reason I don't always use the cycle track...."
You don't need a reason.
Perhaps because it's too narrow? No protected intersections or roundabouts like you get in the netherlands?
Sure, the infrastructure there is actually quite good for London. Ultimately however, if it's a freedom to choose then it should be. If he wants to risk his life on roads that are dangerous to be on outside of a car, so what.
Should be titled "I left the cycling lane to tailgate a police car so I could orchestrate an arguement."
exactly
Cycling lanes are not compulsory and the corrupt pig was driving inappropriately.
@@DN21Media I never said it is compulsory but if I was the cyclist in this instance, I would have stayed in the cycling lane as there was no real reason to leave it except to cause a scene with a police officer. This guy is an arsehole who just wanted to cause an argument with a police officer so he could upload it to his CZcams channel.
@@DN21Media how tf were they driving inappropriately
@@swagwanpiffting8796 He is just a cop hater, a cop could save his mother from a burning building and he would still complain :/
That officer clearly needs to resit their test, this is shameful.
Oh get over yourself. Is he legally allowed on the road in this situation? For some reason yes. If he wasn’t he would have been fined etc. However, was it the sensible option? No. There’s a pretty good cycle lane, which jokers like this are always saying we should spend more money on. The police reminded him of this, he was obnoxious and rude back.
@@xcf5587 so you think we should stop and confront every driver on the A6055 as there is a perfectly good motorway right there.
Right?
It's funny how absurd your comments are when you analyse them more closely yet your clear biases blind you to it.
And that's coming from a car driver.
@@xaiano794 no because what you are saying is completely stupid. The ‘motorway’ is a completely different road, going to a completely different place. The cycle lane is literally the same as the road (though I am literally wasting my time writing this as we both know this.)
@@xcf5587 if you'd actually checked you'd see that those roads both go to the same place alongside each other.
Just as the cycle lane does here.
But way to prove I'm right and you don't actually believe in your BS excuses, you're just biased and making up nonsense
@@xcf5587 the cycle lane was congested, he could make better progress using the main part of the carriageway and would have been going at a similar speed to the rest of the traffic, not impeding anyone.
Looks like you were trying to bait them. Slowly following behind until they stop you when everyone in the cycle lane is going faster than you
Doesn't have to use the cycle lane at all its just cops being cunts as usual.
Also he would’ve been going faster if the cops weren’t going so slowly and not allowing him to pass
Looks like pulls out from bike lane to road for that reason.
Seriously such a moron
@@jump23kid what is the lane for then if you dont use it???
"There's a motorway over there why don't you go get in it"
I'll give you that one, that's quite funny 😂😂
I didn't see any motorway. I did however see a purpose built cycle lane. I'm with the police officer on this one.
@@scottgalby7557 I don't see one either. The cyclist doesn't HAVE to use the cycle lanes if they're provided, but I ain't disputing the officer. If the infrastructure is provided, it's best you use it.
Bicycles are too fast for the pavement but too slow for the road. He ideally should have been in the cycle lane but.. Nothing the officer can do about it!
@@scottgalby7557 so what, he does not need to use it
@@scottgalby7557
The police officer wasn’t even with the police officer on this one when he was educated.
@@scottgalby7557 Buuut, not the law!
R.
I'm an passionate cyclist too. I live in Vienna and for years I have been riding my bike to work or wherever else I need to go. If there is a bike lane, you should use it! This is space taken from the motorway to create a safe road for cyclist. Cities go to great trouble, inconvenience and cost to integrate them. I'm grateful that my city tries to create a bike friendly environment for us. I don't see a reason not to use it, other then to provoke and force an reaction.
A person with common sense
Mmm all the cycle lane I try to use is either not wide enough, has broken glass/debris in it or there are parked vehicles in it oh & sometimes the lane is not functional for my chosen route.
@@SpecializedRobbo yeah but this cycle lane is perfect? Obviously,if a cycle lane is dangerous then use the road?! This cyclist is a bit of an idiot. Has a perfectly good cycle lane, separated from the road for his protection, but still wants to go in the lanes with cars!
I agree with you cycle lanes are for the safety of cyclist so use them it also annoys me that some cyclist keep thinking they are above the law red light jumping pavement riding and also thinking they have right of way on crossings ALL cyclist should be made to be registered /insured so they can be prosecuted when breaking the law. safe cycling to the sensible ones
@@davelynclutterbuck6643 Nice that you arge with me,...and yes, sure! We also should register and insure all pedestrians so they can be prosecuted for branking laws,...like jaywalking and shit,...hey wait,...they are!,...its called I.D,...and when they get caught, they have to pay a fine, just like a cyclist too. We are not on the same page, you and I. You are just bitter and hate on cyclists (for whatever reason). A bicycle is not a car and if you are on a bike and you don't endanger or hinder someone, jump a fckn red light or ride on the pavement for a minute, if you have to avoid a dangerous section of the roadway...it's not a big deal. Believe me, most cyclists a very aware of their surroundings and won't endanger themselves or others, even if they jump a red light or drive for a while on the pavement, which they usually do very slow. In my experience, the only people who are angered by this, are grumpy old turds and Karens.
If he used the cycle lane he would have got there so much faster 😂
uhhh, the lights were green, if the police didn't pull that stunt he would have been long gone.
Yeah, if he’d just ignored the dickhead in the cop car he wouldn’t have got caught by the lights.
He didn’t say he was in a rush
@@Howling-Mad-Murdock if he used the correct lane and didn't hold up traffic then the nice police man would have no reason to stop him
@@paulprice929 He had no reason to stop him anyway. No offence was committed.
cycle lane had a green light and he waits at a red traffic light to argue with the police about his right to be on the road, what a knob
Except he was not in the cycle lane!
@@jimmyc9828 that was the point 😁
@@stephenjanes2031 It's illegal to cross the white line on a red light, moron.
@flip inheck Not illegal if words are being passed. But to stop with no reason. May be frowned upon
@flip inheck No stop is illegal when concerns are made. Why is the cyclist on the main part of the road? Others are in the cycle lane, what is this guys issue?
He stands out.
You deliberately came out of the cycle lane to use the road exactly at the time the police came into view just so you could do this. Cycle lanes are there for your safety, especially in the city.
Do you cycle. ? Most bike lanes where I cycle are just a total nonsense. There are cars parked in them, which means you constantly have to swerve in and out, this is obviously more dangerous than staying on the road where we are entitled to be. Also the pathetic so called bike lanes are often covered in debris, not to mention how bumpy and poorly maintained they are.
@@Steaks652 that's almost like drivers complaining about pot holes. Should we just stop using the roads ?
@@leeshellam3150 , you lost me Lee, I am raising awareness of the poor condition of cycling lanes. What has that to do with not using roads.
@@Steaks652 my point Is, the roads are not in any better condition. Drivers don't have the choice of an alternative lane?
@@leeshellam3150, Lee you need to read my original post again, the whole point of my post is cars parked obstructing cycle lanes, which are never maintained, thus the cyclists swerve out into path of cars.
Being a car driver myself and a cyclist who has ridden over 13,000miles in 3 years, I can assure you I am aware fully of the pot holes situations on our carridgeways and highways.
Why would anyone want to use something that was purposely built for them and go along happily , when they can use something built for others and cause an argument!
Road were actually first made for cyclists as most roads were cobbles and the British cycling association ask the government to build smooth roads for cyclists, so your wrong by saying roads weren’t build for cyclists
@@archieatkinson2063 surly you get my point though?
@@captainunwashed1308 yes ,definitely ,bike lane should be used most of the time and the person(not a cyclist) was being an arse trying to get a reaction out of the police
Because being self-righteous is a pastime in the UK.
because he has a dick-head cam and feels empowered
Unbelievable. Causing an obstruction on the highway is illegal, isn't it?
Not any more. The orange vested oil-funded loonies don't seem to be moved on. The police only intervene if a member of the public tries to move them on.
Yep, your right - the police need to do better
Not if you are the police doing their job.
@@michaelsmith6509It's not their job to stop people for legal activity.
They stop people they suspect of committing an illegal act. I would rather rely on their interpretation of whom they suspect than yours.@@Andrew-it7fb
Just out of curiosity, why weren't you using the cycle lane?
If i were to hazard a guess, i'd say he wasn't using the cycle lane for the same reason the "police" didn't use the motorway......there was no need to, it's entirely optional . :)
@@samtaurus007 that's a really bad analogy but I understand what you're saying. I know that already; perhaps I didn't phrase the question properly enough for you. I was asking the man myself why he prefers the cycle lane.
+Orange
It wasn't my intention to upset you. I'm not exactly known for my fantastic analogies either. I was referring to when the "police" officer said to the guy "Why aren't you in the cycle lane"?. The guy replied "Why aren't you on the motorway"?. I was just pointing out what he said was completely valid. I hope i didn't offend you. :)
@@samtaurus007 no you didn't offend me, you shouldn't be so apologetic. No worries friend.
@@samtaurus007 very stupid answer . the police are obviously going somewhere in the town so do not need to use the motorway. Why do councils bother installing cycle lanes i keep asking myself . they are put there to try to help cyclist from being hurt , but no . they have to ride in the normal road . optional maybe but anyone with half a brain cell would realise it is safer in the bike lane
Maybe they were suggesting it for your safety? Plenty of cyclists crushed by lorries in London. Cycle lane was clear.
Maybe if he hasnt broken the law they should shut the fuck up until ge does
Yes and they were in cycle lanes
*"Plenty of cyclists crushed by lorries in London."* Cycle lanes do not protect its riders from turning traffic. Cyclists get killed when they filter or are using a cycle lane when nearing a junction and a vehicle turns across their path. Especially dangerous are HGV and buses. So using a cycle lane can in a city increase the chance of having an accident as you are basically riding outside the traffic stream.
It doesn't make a difference really unless the cycle lanes carry out properly into junctions or turning points, where the crushing usually occurs (with maintained segregation) usually it doesn't
@@marjon83utd Maybe he shouldnt be an arrogant smug twat just being annoying because he can be
Imagine if taxis only drove in the taxi lane when it was available lmao
Some cycle lanes downgrade the priority of cyclists at junctions. Cyclists have the right to use the public highway unless there is specific rules and signage banning cyclists from a specific highway. I'm not a cyclist, and as a driver I find it easier if the cycle lane is well designed and used by cyclists. But I also respect the law and the legal rights of all other road users.
F u and your based response, decent cyclist, sir.
A driver cut me off forcing me to stop so that his wife could tell me that I must use the cycle lane. He is now facing a careless driving charge. I was in primary due to hazards ahead.
Another driver beeped at me for not using the cycling lane up a steep 15% hill, not knowing that it is impossible to go up the steep hill with your wheels spinning on the pile of wet leaves and mud in the cycle lane.
Some routes I avoid as cycle lane in terrible condition , you are unable to avoid the potholes etc due to the bollards. Not long ago a cyclist had an accident in such a lane, unable to move, probably broke his neck or back.
I avoid bike lanes as they are for people like Netherlands aka "pedestrian on bike" yes they are not cyclist but ride bikes, basically imagine you was doing 30mph and I went past near you doing 60mph or 90mph, that is an example as hear slower cyclist use bike lane but as they go below 15mph, most are 9-11mph, I use the road as it is safer for them as like example I used imagine me over taking, when I go 19-27mph and that is my relaxed pace
"Cycle lane right there mate"
Shit the bed, what an attitude...
@@GeraintDafis cyclist wasn’t goading a response, look at the video again. Yes he is in the road, yes there is a cycle lane. But under section 63 of the Highway Code states “Cycle lanes are marked by a white line (which may be broken) and are found alongside the carriageway. Although NOT COMPULSORY you should use the lanes whenever practical as they can make your journey safer. If you need to leave the cycle lane, always check that it is safe to do so and signal to other road users.”
If you look at the cycle lane, it was pretty packed with other cyclists, and the cyclist taking this video was faster than them, therefore he was using the road because otherwise he’d have to slow down. A pretty reasonable reason to be on the road. It’s only when the police deliberately block him does he become an issue because it’s a busy road and overtaking a car would be silly, so he slowed down.
You’ll note there were 2/3 other cyclists who later in the video passed, all of whom were on the road like this guy, all going considerably faster than the cyclists in the cycle lane. Yet the police didn’t stop them? The police created the issue here not the cyclist.
Also note the road markings....the cycle lane ends less than 20 yards after the junction....at which point every cyclist in the cycle lane merges into the bus lane/road because the cycle lanes round London randomly stop and start and are not one continuous route.
@@arghjayem OK, now defend the hundreds of cyclists who go through red lights in London everyday, Where's that in your high way code?
@@purpleturtle8841 haha
@@bonkeydollocks1879 Same place all the hundreds of cars going through red lights every day. It's bad, but it doesn't mean every cyclist or every driver is the same
@@ferguswalker7345 you're going off topic, we are talking specifically cyclist stuff here, the guy was quoting from the highway code what cyclists can and can't do. Don't bring another element into it. Let him answer. We'll the fact he has not speaks volumes.
What a knob the cycle lane is there use it it's for your own safety and yes I am a cyclist we get enough bad rep as it is without people like you making it worse.
Thank you. We drivers have no issue making enough room for cyclists when there is no cycle lane, I used to cycle myself so I get it but surely it's all the more reason to use the cycle lane. When there is a cycle lane its just selfish for them to make us slow down and overtake because they think their green lycra and paper thin wheels makes them more superior than cycle lane riders.
I don't see why people have to cause trouble and start arguments that delay everyone just to get a kick out of being 'technically right'.
@@Josh23761 1: you've not watched the video you'd know why the cyclist moved out of the lane (and it was perfectly legal and reasonable) 2: it's people like you causing the arguments. 3: It puzzles me why drivers feel so entitled to the road , they've got less rights to use the road than a cyclist or a horse rider for that matter, a drivers is only in the road by license and has to pay the privilege due to the nature of those types of vehicles (this isn't to be confused with the upkeep of the road surface)
@@willhub 1: I did watch the video and I never said what he did wasn't legal. 2: I don't have time to argue so I drive off. Besides, I said thank you to polite cyclists and said I'm happy to give them room if there is none. You're the one who seems intent on arguing with me. 3: Us needing a licence is insuring your safety, but most importantly us drivers PAY THE ROAD TAX that keeps the road maintained and safe for everyone including you.
Now go put on your tight lycra and cycle out of here.
I like how I make a comment intended to be a polite exchange between drivers and sensible cyclists like the original poster yet you come along and try to argue about it still, then acuse me of being the argumentative one, LOL.
@@Josh23761 I stopped reading at "road tax" , how you've not learnt how roads are paid for as of yet is baffling. You're a complete moron, you drive off because you're too thick to reason with, absolutely hilarious what a numpty. Don't try to make a "polite" comment when you're not a very nice or understanding person who wishes to be polite.
@@willhub Your continuous assumptions and insults are hilarious. Please continue this pathetic little tantrum, it's very entertaining.
What shameful police officers 😑
I think it's pretty obvious the cyclist pulled into the road to get past the slower riders in the bollard area, something he could have achieved if he wasn't 'brake checked' several times by the police.
Once clear of the bollards, the cyclist cannot re-enter the cycle lane due to other cyclists passing on his left. By the time these bikes have passed, he may as well stay in the road to get through the green lights, something he would have achieved if not once again 'brake checked' by the police.
Honestly, I would report these officers.
Not a cyclist btw; just hate stupidity.
Hear hear! Nice to read a comment that isn't slating the cyclist, or misquoting the Highway Code.
😅 Think I'll copy your mindset: Theres a footpath right there, it's alright I'm happy to just walk in the middle of the road. 😅
Yep, I'm not against people crossing the road in other areas other than a crossing.... in America that's against the law (Jaywalking).
Cyclist: complain about lack of bike lanes
Also Cyclists: don't use bike lanes
More importantly why would you choose to not use the cycle lane? What's the advantage?
Guy seems like he wants to be part of that thug life 😎 pathetic
Ego cyclists ride on the road 😂😂😂😂 still doesn't make them cool though
@@sw19cam you only chose to cycle on the road after the police passed you obviously done to get a reaction and shows what a twat you are 🙄🤷♂️
Sooooo......if you're not going to use the cycle lane provided (at no small sum) for you.....what is the point of them exactly?
The cycle lane is more useful for less experienced/slow cyclists who are a little too scared of the other vehicles around them so they’ll feel more comfortable in the partially segregated lane. Other cyclists who can ride faster & who are more confident on the roads will prefer the main lane as they’ll be held up by the less experienced riders & are also allowed to be in the main lane to. Helpful?
@@SpecializedRobbo
Terrible trolling......you've done nothing more than plagiarize Jefferey Durrants' troll......do you not have any shame?.....if I was him I'd insist on an apology.
Cyclists are like the vegans of the road user world that's why...
@@steveross8326 well actually I just posted my opinion. Never knew Jef had wrote a similar comment 😂
@@SpecializedRobbo This is why putting in nice wide bus lanes is a better than putting in cycle lanes. Then the cyclists and motorcyclists can filter past the cars with more ease with increased safety. Also bus lanes have to be wider than a bus which allows faster cyclists or motorcyclists to pass slower cyclists still with a decent amount. On some of the wide bus lanes near where I live this actually works quite well.
What motorway is he referring to?
Cycle lanes are optional. The decision is with the cyclist. End of story.
Time to tax cyclists then as it’s more dangerous on the road. Causing our national health insurance ti go up.
@@backinthegame34 Agreed on the road tax. If car drivers are expected to pay to build and maintain cycle lanes then it should go both ways.
@@stonehengemaca No such thing as road tax (it was abolished in 1937), as the roads are founded through general taxation. So the fact is that everyone is paying for the roads. Also, most people who cycle are drivers themselves. Car drivers who own vehicles that pollute pay VED (vehicle excise duty) pay tax based on their emissions. Owners of cars that are electrical pay nothing.
@@k-rj740 That's a valid point. It's based on Emissions but still called a road tax.
A perfect example to why people don't like cyclists.
@Salvatore Gravano to make a judgment that I’m ignorant off of my 9 word comment is rather ignorant of yourself wouldn’t you say?... oh and don’t use the word pigs, that’s what ignorant chavs say. So you’re doing well at making your point about ignorance.
@Salvatore Gravano oh please, do try again. This was the avatar I chose when I made this account over nine years ago. So well done, further displaying your ignorance. Also saying I don’t know the Highway Code which is even funnier considering you’re making more completely ignorant claims about someone you don’t know. This is getting embarrassing. Oh, and I don’t recall whining either? I just highlighted your filthy hypocrisy. You’ve made more of an argument against yourself than you have me so far. Thank you for making this so easy for me.
Or the police !
You know in the UK, motorists are responsible for killing 3000 pedestrians a year with greater than 90% of cases the driver was found at fault. That's why I hate motorists
Hard to face the fact that he was right!!
Imagine if you walked in the cycle Lane . He’d be screaming his head off
People regularly walk in some designated cycle lanes but there is no point screaming about it as the highway code actually still gives the pedestrian priority. You just have to slow down and pass them sensibly just like on a shared cycle path.
@@MsOpportunity68 if only everyone had the same outlook my friend. Unfortunately my experience is that a lot of cyclists seem to think they have the right to fly around shouting and screaming at people who dare to obey the rules .
I wonder what they would have done if you had passed them in the right lane?
@@Bungle2010 Lane to to the right if he wanted to turn right.
You can already tell this man hella tall
Why is nobody complaining about the two other cyclists that also used the road. He's not bating, he's attempting to overtake slow cyclists safely.
If they don't want to use the cycle lane and want to cycle on the public highway they should have to have insurance and some form of vehicle excise duty like everyone else. Not saying it needs to be super expensive as obviously its a pushbike. However the insurance should also be based on risk factors like everyone else too.
Never gonna happen. Government want to shift us all on to bikes and out of cars, introducing extra costs to cycling won’t help with that. Dedicated cycle lanes like these are a blessing and a curse sometimes, if you get someone cycling really slowly there often isn’t room to overtake.
Drivers of electric vehicles pay zero vehicle excise duty so what make you think cyclists would pay anything at all?
@@mboothy cos cyclists produce co2 when they're using their bicycles :) haha, and your comment doesn't address the insurance issue either. Just saying.
The potential for damage caused by an accident involving a cyclist substantially lower than what a car is capable of. That's one of the reason they aren't required to have insurance.
You've got your own cycle lanes now.
Thenandnow that is true but unfortunately cyclists don't have to use them 😌
@@jameswilson8820 So that was worth Tfl spending millions and millions on cycle lanes across major cities. Bloody born again cyclists never happy.
They've just put a load in where I live. Absolute waste of money. You have to cross pavements and go through separate crossings. Much easier and faster to stay on the main carriageway. They seem to have been designed by people who've never ridden a bike.
Cyclist are the first ones to cry when something happens to them, they want to demand cycle lanes and better safety and all that bullshit. The whole of London was re-novated just for them, so they can cycle safely they still want to be idiots.
@@amerkhalifamuhammad8228 not to mention blocking off certain streets so cars can’t drive down them
AB (Auditing Britain) would have had their names and shoulder numbers and given these 2 officers the internet stardom they are craving
To be honest, if there’s a cycle lane available and the cyclist is deciding not to use it, they’re clearly just trying to annoy motorists.
If you watch the video when the cyclist pulls onto the main carriageway he is accelerating to overtake all the cyclists in there. So completely about making progress to wherever he's going and nothing to do with wanting to annoy motorists.
you're clearly a twat
@@lammy1234567890 But later on in the video, the cyclist waits at the lights whilst those he overtook can continue as they’re in the cycle lane. This guy also has a GoPro, so likely on the prowl for confrontation.
@@lammy1234567890 even if he is faster then the other cyclist, doesnt mean he is faster then the cars.
@@weyits10 There are always a bunch of you guys oozing around every cycling video on CZcams who think that exercising one's rights under the law is "confrontational".
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And I think the best and only response to you guys is that if you have a right to do something, you have a *right* to do it. It is not for the police to try to bully people out of exercising their rights under the law. That right there is the state enforcers trying to enforce their own, more restrictive, made up law. It doesn't matter what you think of it, or what your opinion is, the state doesn't have the legal, *or moral* right to infringe on the rights of citizens. That is simply a fact. If they want to enforce laws that don't exist, they get to try to change the law *on the books*. Not in the street.
I feel more comfortable cycling on the road than on cycle lanes especially the cycle highways in London because cyclists seem to love getting as close as possible to overtake me. I find that scarier than the car I can hear from a mile away...cycle lanes are optional. This police officer had nothing better to do. Maybe he got out of the wrong side of bed.
I'm on your side here mate, the cycle lanes around London can go from lovely sections (like opposite Southbank *chef's kiss*) to absolute deathtraps with no warning (creating bottlenecks around bus stops, merging with pavements, constant parked cars, literally stop existing as soon as a junction comes and you're suddenly in the completely wrong part of the road, plenty of pedestrians and runners walking in the bike lane). All these people saying to stop being self-entitled, I don't agree. At the end of the day, it's your life and it's also very much legal to be on the road, so just do what feels safest to you. Police action was so needless, they're in a big metal box, what are they risking? They literally see you as a nuisance enough to stop in the road, with such minimal gain
Fruit.
It’s all about the headcam/penis extension. If he didn’t have that on his head he would not of even thought about doing what he did, it’s not even about cycling, it’s about him hating himself so much that his only friend is his GoPro. It’s quite sad to see. Honestly.
the one's in Bristol veer from adequate but full of pedestrians to completely pointless and a waste of tax payers money.
You ought to be in the cycle lane if one is provided for your benefit (yeah, I cycle too as well as drive). You were just being difficult for the sake of it.
@@squicker maybe so but the cyclist could have simply said the ones in front of me are too slow instead of ranting about it. London is stressful enough.
@@squicker if that was his intention he failed coz he didn’t pass a single cyclist
He even reads out the number plate of the police car 😂
I'm a person who sometimes rides a bike. I don't want to be seen as a cyclist anymore cause it seems to have been taken over by twats
but you still wanna be called a person?
David you’ve spelled twats incorrectly it’s cunts, sorry for being pedantic as it could’ve be a typo.
Yes Arrogant twats who cause tailbacks on narrow A Roads by not cycling in single file.!
So even the police don’t know the ‘stupid’ new Highway Code rules.
It is not a new rule. the highway code has said for a longtime that cycle lanes are provided for their safety, but that they are under no obligation to use them.
A lot of police don't know much of the law, it is why I love the videos of law students Vs police
Another self-entitled, abrasive, annoying cyclist. I'm a cyclist too.
You wouldn’t have liked me at all then, cos I’d have been a lot ruder to that prick of a copper.
Well said Louis 👍 what was the advantage of riding on the road vs cycle lane = noneeeeee
@@Howling-Mad-Murdock there's probably loads of people that don't like you at all... Is that really something to brag about?
@@rossfraser3921 Depends on whether I think those people are prats, I suppose.
@@Howling-Mad-Murdock there's a big difference between thinking and knowing 👍
"Why didn't you use the cycle lane?" "Because I wanted to bait the police into a reaction for my video". 😶
It’s bell ends like these that make it harder to justify the funding for cycle lanes. Where the majority of cyclists are happy for the extra margin of safety.
@@Bungle2010 Just because its legal doesn't mean its right. Dick heads like this deserve all the hate, why ride on the already narrowed main road (narrowed for a cycle lane immediately to the left) with a cycle and hold up traffic? This guys a classic example of a dick head cyclist and the reason why they are disliked on the road.
@@Bungle2010 Common sense and legal right often don't go hand in hand.The police car had to straddle two lanes to avoid the cyclist while there is a cycle lane available. After commuting by bike in London for years and seeing the numerous white cycles and flowers dotted enroute it's great to see the amount of work/funding being put into cycle lanes so it's quite important that self righteous pricks don't fuck it up. Imagine if they spent all that money, time and disruption on installing a cycle lane and someone still gets badly injured or worse by a truck....the naysayers will cite that it was a waste of time and funding.
@@Bungle2010 They are not being pushed off the road, cycle lanes are in most cases part of the road or in the case of what's happened in Kingston, Tooting and Balham, roads being halved into cycle lanes and if they weren't people would be able to use them as pavements to walk, which I think the uploader would have a thing or two to say about that. The thing is, if an individual does what they like then the majority will often carry the burden = selfish. However, it's the same individual that would complain that nothing is being done for cycle safety.
Many people would relish at being able to cycle everywhere and use the excellent Cycle2Work scheme where they currently drive or use public transport and a decent cycle lane network is the key to that being reality. One of the cited reasons why many parents don't cycle their kids to school in London or in fact most places is because of safety fears so they often drive a short distance instead. Surely the bigger picture thinking is making cycling a common form of transport, better for the environment etc.
'So, what?' to causing other traffic users to take mitigating actions to avoid endangering you? The Highway Code states otherwise and applies to all road users......including cyclists.
Every right to ride in the road despite what the police say, have they nothing else better to do?
Weird..today i was also told by police officer to get off the roas as its dangerous..mYb cuz on that particular road there were no bikelanes..bt getting off road meanz going on pavement which is illegal as far as i knw
The police are often ignorant of the laws they're supposed to enforce.
Grow up n use the cycle lane, stop wsting our tax money. They were made for a reason!!!
The only reason they wer installed was to keep the city top knobs happy who cycled to work
He can ride in the cycle lane or road , next they will stop people to advise about which socks they think is appropriate; just ridiculous
They should be more concerned about protecting you on the highways not bullying you off them.
Yet another cyclist who will not use the specially built lane for cyclists- no idea either.
Stay mixed in with all the other vehicles then and let’s see who wins.
Wildlifeobsessed. Totally agree.
Sorry mate, but its you thats in the wrong here. A bloody cycling lane right there and yet you think its a good idea to cycle on the road instead!!!
He's perfectly legal to do it... whether you like it or not, that's not his problem
did you ever wonder why they had a skinny lane with a picture of a bicycle in it?
ITS FOR BICYCLES
Sometimes it gets too cramped or a cyclist feels unable to go there for whatever reason, maybe they feel more comfortable out of the cycle lane. Legally, it's not mandatory to use the cycle lane.
yep , and the only people who do not realize it are cyclist , what a dumb ass . rather be in amonth the cars and run over than safe in the designated lane , duh
I pay council tax which pays for the upkeep of public roads and cycle ways weather or not which I choose use is my legal right.
@@dambuster6387 just like you have a right to go to prison if you cause an accident and somebody dies.
@Ken Evanska Cyclists with a death wish ?
'there's a motorway over there why don't you use it' great banter.
Not offensive or even racist. Outstanding banter.
Did the police officer really say 'Shuuut upp!'? Not exactly professional.
Oh jog on mate and leave the Police alone. 🛎🔚
@@Bungle2010 "cycle lane there mate"
"Help me, I'm being harassed!"
🤦🏻♂️
@@Bungle2010 😂 have a day off mate
and cyclists wonder why people get pissed off with them. Why not use the cycle lane you fool!?
Some of the lighting sequences for cycle lanes really hinder a cyclist. The lights are often green for cars but red for cyclists when there are left turns. This is to prevent accidents between left turning cars and cyclists going straight on. In this case it’s perfectly reasonable for a cyclist to be with the rest of the traffic so they can continue straight unhindered. Stopping and starting uses orders of magnitude more energy so it’s undesirable to have to stop let alone wait.
Same can be said about hindering cars, especially those wishing to turn left at certain junctions. Now they need to wait for a green light before they can proceed. I believe it was much better in the past when people had to use their common sense and awareness when turning and cars wishing to turn left giveaway to cycles that want to go straight
So because you are tired you don't want to stop or obey the rules that were put in place to keep you safe? Really. What a twa t.
You might have somewhat of a point, but you’re forgetting the fact that cyclists never actually stop at lights.
Cyclists never stop at lights
@@lmc3307 well the fact that I stop at lights makes you wrong. The fact that I see others stop at lights, also makes you wrong. You might be more right in saying that some cyclists never stop at lights, but you would also be wrong if that cyclist stops at a light just once. I think what you meant to say is: "Some cyclists rarely stop at lights."
You were clearly looking for a reaction. I can't be bothered with shit like that or just arguing in general, each to their own I guess.
looking for a reaction...? pls reply showing where in UK law a cyclist is obliged to use a cycle lane.
@@batterycock the whole point is they're there for cyclists to use. So he should be using them.
@@MIG95374 "should" - not has too. That's where the argument ends.
@@batterycock and thats why hes a wanker
@@batterycock let's stop building them then. Get cyclists back under the wheels of 20 ton trucks.
Well you’re in the wrong where there is clearly a cycle lane to use for your own protection and keep roads moving as it’s narrow
Wow, all the dislikes from people not liking you doing something you were within your right to do
You know what the internet is like. Water off a duck's back ;) Hope you're well!
And cyclists wonder in amazement why other road users think they are twats.
Well said.
Because drivers are saints. SMDH. And I say that as a driver and cyclist. There are objectively more morons driving cars with disregard for the law, and they're in control of a ton of metal.
“Pardon you’re not saying that are you?” Really means “oh goody I get to have a petty argument with you now”
Using a road bike on the road. The clue is in the name.
NICE ONE MATE. YOU HAVE ERNED MY SUBSCRIPTION FOR THAT REPLY!
Some of these officers think they own everyone and everything! It makes you think what the heck is going off when this is a police officer that work in partnership with the communities you serve to maintain law and order, protect members of the public and their property, prevent crime, reduce the fear of crime and improve the quality of life for all citizens. AND THEN YOU GET THIS NUMPTY SPEAKING LIKE YOUR SOMETHING HES STEPPED IN! Unfortunately the police are getting worse in how they deal with the public. They seem to be getting more and more CORRUPT! Where is this country going! 🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻😟
👍👍👍👍👍THUMBS UP👍👍👍👍👍
Anthony uk
At 0:24 there was plenty of opportunity to get into the cycle lane, the bikes in there were going much faster than you, but you chose to sit behind the police car and bait him. I cycle, drive and ride a motorcycle and will always use a cycle lane when cycling if there's one available, it's just much safer. You're giving us all a bad name fella and you're probably gonna get hurt one day.
It is not mandatory at this street.
So better kick it.
Clearly baiting them. Hate cyclists like this. Just because something is "legal" doesn't mean it's right. Get on the cycling lane and cop on. It's there for a reason. He'd saying the cops are holding up traffic when he's on a vehicle that goes 15kmh on the road when there's a cycling lane just to his left!
and its reason like this why public perception of the police is at a record low
An angry Welsh man trying to bait a trigger, got the response he wanted and got his ego all wet.. spak
LOL, these police officers really should know better. I'm not surprised that sometimes cyclists choose to avoid the bad light cycles that TfL give to cyclists. I do the same myself in a couple of places.
Doesn’t use cycle lane because he doesn’t want to get in behind everyone else and wants to push in. Arrogant toad.
But Why weren't u in the cycle lane? Too important and wanted the attention I'm guessing!
Hi. This was many years ago when I was a faster cyclist. Did you read the description? IT makes it pretty clear there why I used to cycle on the road here - it's much quicker as you don't have a guaranteed red light (and if you're cycling at 20mph+ you're not holding anyone up).
@@sw19cam but you were riding up the cops arse, having no intention of going faster.
@@zaixai9441 the cops purposefully slow down and make it difficult to pass, they're being cnts
@@mash83 can't he move to the other side.
@@zaixai9441 which side?
This was rather weird, I think.
Personally I would have used the blue lane, but then there is no legal obligation to do so. The whole infrastructure is inadequate, mainly due to roads being too narrow (here we could learn something from the French grandeur) and it would need some massive mega-multi-billion investment to create something equally acceptable for motorists and cyclists.
I'll have to upload a video at some point to show you all the triple red light you get by using it...
Don't get me wrong - if I'm pootling or using my cargo bike I'll use it. but with a 15 mile commute, when commuting I'll often use the road here as it means clearing the entire junction much quicker.
The council spends hell of a lot of public money on cycle tracks for your convenience and safety, but you ride on the main road just because you can, then you accuse the police of a bad attitude, your the one with the attitude......you resemble a rebellious juvenile, just bloody grow up...
A lot of money has been spent on motorways, but the government doesn't force motorists to use them. If the motorway is too busy, you have the choice of using the A roads instead. It's just the same for cyclists, they can choose the cycle lane or the road.
Police cars on the road are the greatest impediment to free flowing traffic.
That's unbelievable, the police are actually clueless about the law.
They never mentioned the law...It was advice
You didnt listen either
@MusicMadMaurice Exactly
@MusicMadMaurice Had he just explained to them why he wasnt in the cycle lane it would have been done and dusted...He was the one with the attitude not them..He just wants attention because he lives with his Mum
The point is you have a perfectly good cycle lane there, designed to keep both cyclists and motorists away from each other, to keep you safe, and to reduce road congestion, so why don't you just use it like every other cyclist? Or do you think you're entitled?
@@eC9x I do "use" a bike, and so does every other cyclist in this video except the one filming it. People like you are the problem and the reason why some cyclists like the one filming that give the rest of them a bad name.
It was busy and slowing infront of him and so, using the full width of the highway he moved out of the cycle lane. Perfectly appropriate road use.
@@benedictearlson9044 and legal 👍🏾
Entitled is too polite. Ignorant, arrogant cunts is more apt.
While you may have been in the right legally, stop being a bell end and use the cycle lanes provided.
@@Bungle2010 No shit sherlock. I was giving my opinion on the matter, since that's what the comments are for. But, don't worry im not forcing anyone into a cycle lane against their will, since my comment holds no authority.
Liam makes a fair point! At the end of the day those police would have to potentially A. Scrape your remains with a shovel if you get pancaked and B. Visit your loved ones to say your not coming home if the unspeakable happens and let's face it London roads are pretty hazardous!
He pays for the roads therefore he can use them.
@@georgebarnes8163 missed the point, never did I say he can't use them or doesn't have a right to.
@@liamholcroft7212 I never missed the point, that cycle lane is useless, what happens when a cyclist want to turn right?
Aussie solution: Search “Aussie bogan drives in bike lane”
Lol that's how we do it down here
Brake checking is highly illegal, this vehicle is slowing down on purpose while there is no traffic in front, you should have reported it. He violated #68 highway code. It is also police misconduct by using his role to make up law that you are not allowed to use the road. In the US, you can sue them and you will be compensated.
Cycle lanes are put in at huge costs in order to help cyclists, and commonly they take away a lane for cars to accommodate them. Why is it such a difficult decision for a cyclist not to use them if provided. I think if a cycle lane is provided, and a cyclist doesn't use it, then they should be fined. What a stupid comment to make to say "there's a motorway over there, why don't you use it?" People like you give decent cyclists a bad name.
I do not supporting the Police here. I do not supporting cyclist not using cycle lane neither.
Millions on making cycle lanes at much inconvenience to the motorist and he chooses to use the road.
I see you don't yet understand the concept of money and ...so what if he uses the road...a cyclist has the right to use the road. Motorists are only there by express permission...a permission that can be revoked at any time. Suck it up Buttercup...!
@@tangomoggy in third world countries they have no option to ride in traffic. Fatalities are commonplace. In London you have the benefit of a safe place to ride. You don't know how lucky you are.
Ever heard the phrase
"use it or lose it ". ?
@@KaptainKastle Could you be any more condescending...? Cycle lanes aren't as safe as you wish to believe. The sad thing about them is, because of them drivers are getting lazy and complacent...and that causes more collisions...!
@@tangomoggy absolutely nonsense. it's separated from the traffic. That's why it's safer. As a cyclist myself I really wish we had something like this in my town so I don't have to get side swiped by HGVs Ungrateful git
All the comments about a cycle lane are stupid the fact he didn't use the cycle lane is irrelevant he does not have to use that lane.
a cyclist is the same as any road user they have the same right to use the road just like a car.
I would hope the police would know Section 63 of the road traffic act
Not really the same as I've never seen a car,van or Truck come of worse than a Bike or cyclist in an accident. The Blue lane might not be perfect but it's a better option. This is coming from someone who witnessed a cyclist get run over by a Truck.
@@jamiet2262 Thats up to the cyclist it is not always the best and safe option in winter the council cant be bothered to maintain them a lot of debris is left after crashes of cars etc..
The police are here to enforce the law no randomly stop and enforce his option onto a random member of the public
Should be retitled - 'I love being the centre of attention, even if it means looking like a nob'
They drive a very fitting clown car for clown cops
Just use the cycle lane like he said no need to look for an argument you seemed quite happy in the cycle lane until the police car came past.
Lol he literally told the police to carry on. It was the police who chose to have the argument.
@@roadbiker8333 no he changed from the cycle lane to the road the moment he spotted the police car he was looking for an argument typical cyclist really
@@johnp6636 no he changed onto the road just like the cyclists ahead. It’s quicker.
@@roadbiker8333 doesn’t look quicker looks slower when he was on the road he didn’t overtake a single bike that was in the “correct lane the cycle lane” and to say he told the police to just carry on is a joke he kept ranting on and on all they did was offer some safety advice by saying the cycle lane is over there his response the motorway is over there. Trouble with bikes is they want the pavement the road and cycle lanes
@@johnp6636 lol. Because the police chose to stop in the middle of the road on a red route. Look at the few cyclists who opted to get out of the cycle lane. They all gone through with green light. I honestly dont want pavements and cyclelanes. Just give me roads. You do know why cycle lanes are built right. It’s because poor drivers who cant drive safely around cyclists. If drivers know how to drive around cyclists safely and not kill cyclists, we wouldnt need any cycle lanes.
Meanwhile in the side street behind them four people are being stabbed at that precise moment.....
Erm ok dunno if that’s a joke or not but if it was it was shit
@@choooob6479 so was your attempt at a put down, lame as f*ck.
@@choooob6479 Is sad reality.
@@overPowerPenguin here we go
This sort of thing is why so many people dislike the fuzz. SMH 🤦🏻♂️
Thing is ‘so many’ is turning into everybody and yet they still continue. That’s the problem.
I would report the police to the police
I cant understand why after lots of money has been spent on purpose built cycle lanes, which cyclists demanded, for their saftey, and rightly so, some cyclists still insist on using the road, and putting themselves in danger. They are the first to moan if they are involved in a crash. I think the police were right in having a word with you, no need for the attitude with the police.
a whole load of cycle tracks are badly thought out, its actuall safer taking the road in many instances.
Like you comment bad attitude from the cyclist and he will end in a crash police were right some cyclists think 💭 they own the road 🤕Christopher from Australia 🇦🇺
No. The police have a right to talk to you if you are either breaking the law, or are suspected of doing so. Would you find it acceptable for an officer to stop traffic to talk about your poor dress sense? Or why you like cats?
The cycles lanes were set up to encourage more cycling for a confident experienced rider sometimes a cycle lane can be a hindrance. Experience cyclists are very savvy and are rarely involved in collisions. Sometimes cycle lanes are not the safest place to be, especially at junctions being so close.
@@danielfinch362 i would have thought they were set up to improve cyclist's safety, keep cyclist's away from trucks bus's cars, the things that will do cyclists the most damage. Cycling to work shops etc should be a economic and safe way of getting around, not a stage of the tour de france as a minority of cyclist believe it to be. As a HGV driver, a lot of cyclists do not appreciate how dangerous it can be around one. A cycle lane is slower bit is'nt that better than have a copper turn up at your house and your wife you have been squashed by a truck especially when there was a purpose built cycle lane.
Cycle lane is there for a reason
Judging by the comments, this little exercise didn't work out too well for you, did it.
If the police don't know the highway code, you can't expect other motorists to either particularly the part that says that cyclists are under no obligation to use cycle lanes
Wearing a uniform is no excuse for ignorance. Wearing a uniform is not an excuse for being over-bearing, especially for absolutely no reason at all. Police are public servants, not playground monitors.
Shame on the foolish cop.
Cycle lane is for ....
Ooh, I know this one.... don't tell me.... I'll get it in a minute
@flip inheck careful, cycle lane and cycle track are different.
@flip inheck cycle lane is solid line, broken line is the cycle track.
Lorries
Playing chicken on?
Get in the cycle lane. Get a grip for god sake!
They are not compulsory nor are they always convenient.
I kind of agree with the copper he was only trying to point out to you that you would be a alot safer on the dedicated cycle lane.
Why is that the there were a lot of cyclists using that lane and all traveling a lot quicker than the police car
No, it's actually more dangerous.
It's not their job to point out things like that. Should the police comment if you choose not to use a pedestrian crossing for example?
They should focus on catching criminals.
@@ChrisLee-yr7tz in America there do it's called j walking my friend
Let's get real here - the police didn't stop you. You stopped voluntarily.
...but if you were an unlicensed, uninsured motorist jumping lights and speeding in a stolen car... They wouldn't have said a word.
I’m not an expert , but if they paid for your bike Lane then why the fuk don’t you use it ..that’s the whole idea I would have thought ? If there was a legitimate reason please enlighten us I’d love to hear ..don’t like cops much but In this case I can side with him 👎👎
Read the intro for an explanation.
Who is "they"? The cyclist pays for both cycle lane and the other two lanes so why can't he use either one?
@@mboothy come on Michael the guys being an ass hole , let’s not split hairs , he’s got a nice facility there to ride in but is just being arrogant and trying to make himself famous, if he didn’t have the facility I could understand him driving where ever he has to .. this is just an attention seeker video that never needed any attention , peace out bro 👍
The cycle lanes are there to encourage those who wish to distance them selves from the traffic. In my opinion they will tend to be people using their bikes mainly as a mode of transport.
There will also be cyclist who see their cycling as fitness training activity whose actual speed and ability is at odds with those who are commuting on a bike in cycle lanes, their speed being greater than those cyclist and shock and horror the cars on London streets!
There is not one car that can compete with an fit competent cyclist on a bike in London's peak travel periods.
Car drivers who are just humans in a car should come to know this and accept that their cars are an anachronistic mode of transport compared to many bikes on a road in London.
E bikes are going to compound this issue
If you should find this to much to bear there is a bike shop near you ready and waiting to relieve you of some cash and stress.
Jeffrey Durrant
Top trolling my man.....well done.
I don't see why cyclists shouldn't be banned altogether. Cars, truck and buses will never co exist without problems, and with growing popularity of e vehicles i cant see the problem being solved anytime soon.
@Salvatore Gravano
......Will never exist with cyclist....me error. As for banning vehicles from city centres.....I actually don't see that on the near horizon, do you. So, in the meantime what we have is an unregulated group of road users displaying a cavalier attitude for the very people they're sharing the road with. Cyclists would do well to remember, if they're involved in an accident with a motor vehicle, chances are, its they who will come off worst.....its an undeniable fact. The two modes of transport are incompatible....sad, but true.
Spend all this money on cycle lanes and paths to keep cyclists safe and stop driver frustration. Ye you got try and be the one who sticks out and does everything that overyone else isn't doing. Stubborn and entitled
“Very bad attitude” they literally just said there’s a cycle lane there mate. Wtf just shut up and get in the cycle line 😭😂
But you can still cycle on that portion of the road
Cycle lanes are there for your safety..use them when they are there instead of getting all high and mighty..The Police have plenty to do without time wasters kicking about.
So why aren't you calling the met out for wasting time? They missed the lights because of this exchange and we both know there is plenty they should be doing in London