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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

5 years

Seen in Bristol yesterday

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Jim's Wheels

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3 years

Nice job by Amazon here.

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Jim's Wheels

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2 years

Stats update - My wife & I have now reported 484 drivers to @ASPRoadSafety since Nov 2018, for dangerous/careless driving or handheld phone use. Only 18 were NFA. 466 risk-taking drivers have had warnings, fixed penalties or prosecution - making our local roads safer for all.

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1 year

"As a result of this report I can confirm a positive outcome in that the driver identified in the submission will receive either a warning letter, a fixed penalty or a prosecution." Bad language from this rude driver.

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1 year

I wondered, would she put the phone down before driving off, no hands on the wheel & no eyes on the road?

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2 years

A driver who has read the Highway Code! Hurrah!

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

3 years

Drivers who hate cyclists with cameras, do they seriously want to be able to do things like this with impunity? What happened to common humanity?

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@JimsWheels

2 years

2,100kg of Range Rover, no hands on the wheel as she's rolling along using the phone. Insurance about to get even more expensive?

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@JimsWheels

2 years

Why do people still do this around people trying to get to school or work?

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Jim's Wheels

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2 years

Lucy World was handed five points on her driving licence, fined £440 and order to pay £625 costs and a £44 victim surcharge, after refusing a FPN and pleading NG in court.

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

3 years

Lovely ride to work this morning until @TyrefixUK driver inflicted this fast, close pass on me. Outside lane clear, could and should have left me at least 1.5m or more at this speed.

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Jim's Wheels

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2 years

This driver was laughing as she pulled out on the 3 cyclists causing them to brake. She wasn't counting on a driver with dashcam. Hope she isn't laughing when the police contact her about her driving.

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Jim's Wheels

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2 years

I don't know the chap 25m in front of me on a Giant Revolt this morning, but the dimwit in the Audi decided that my signalling left somehow meant that he also was turning left 😲! Needs an eye test and a driving test. Reported.

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

2 years

Driving a 2-tonne Touareg, fully engrossed in her phone. Misses the green light and rushes away. Reported before she hurts someone.

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

2 years

Lovely patient driver this morning, thanks mate!

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Jim's Wheels

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2 years

Even with a demonstration of a perfect pass right in front of them this Audiot couldn't bring themselves to drive safely. Forgive my despair. Over 500 reported on these roads in the last four years, and still they come thick and fast.

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

3 years

In court tomorrow for a driver who threatened to punch me after I had to tap his car to plead for space on the road. Going through the footage over & over again - I hope it shows the proximity of the car and the threatening & aggressive behaviour very clearly.

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2 years

If you're the sort of young chump who enjoys straying over the road to pass an oncoming cyclist too close, better make sure he's not running a camera. Especially if your VED is two months out of date.

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

1 year

Something something cyclists red lights..

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

2 years

Another one with the foresight of a blancmange 🤦

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

4 years

Scaffolding truck driver, patiently waited behind me at a junction, follows me up a blind hill, no pressure, then overtaking when it's safe leaving plenty of room. 🚴👍

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Jim's Wheels

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3 years

I'm sure the roadworkers were relieved that it was only the 1,850kg Audi which steamed past the red light towards them, and not a lawless destructive 85kg cyclist. Think of the carnage!

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

2 years

Why do some people object to drivers like this facing consequences? They could maim anyone with their ineptitude, not just cyclists!

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Jim's Wheels

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3 years

I've reported 292 drivers to @ASPRoadSafety since Nov 2018, for dangerous/careless driving or phone use. Only 11 were NFA. 281 risk-taking drivers have had warnings, fixed penalties or prosecution, warning others to be more careful, & making my local roads safer for everyone.

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

5 years

Share the road with these two idiots ? ! I would rather not have to, thanks very much !

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Jim's Wheels

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3 years

Captions?

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Jim's Wheels

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3 years

@AlanMyles8 @roadcc @markandcharlie @MikeyCycling

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

2 years

Slow reactions, rolls past me eyes on her lap, sure enough at the lights she's still typing away on the phone. The message isn't getting through to some people.

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

2 years

Stats update - My wife & I have now reported 357 drivers to @ASPRoadSafety since 11/2018, for dangerous/careless driving or handheld phone use. Only 13 were NFA. 344 risk-taking drivers have had warnings, fixed penalties or prosecution, making local roads safer for all.

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

2 years

When the local Facebook page cyclist-hater-in-chief metes out a nasty close pass to a camera cyclist, you can be sure it'll get reported! 😂 I noted what car she drove some time ago and was expecting this day would come. Maybe some remedial training will help her leave more room!

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

2 years

Thank you to @ASPolice and @ASPRoadSafety for ensuring that this driving was dealt with appropriately. Driver received five points and a fine after pleading guilty.

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

3 years

I've reported 248 drivers to @ASPRoadSafety since Nov 2018, for dangerous/careless driving or phone use. Only 9 were NFA. 239 local risk-taking drivers have had warnings, fixed penalties or prosecution, warning others to be more careful, & making my local roads safer for everyone

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

2 years

@Northfieldcycl1 Appeal and complain. Threatening behaviour and not in proper control should be prosecuted.

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

5 years

This tailgating driver from July pleaded not guilty, claiming that I was drunk and cycling erratically. Six points plus £800 financial penalties including a £150 compensation order to me. Book thrown. Bad language!🤷🤦☹️🚴

LANGUAGE Warning VW deliberately dangerous driving KP57 PAO

Court outcome, 6 points, a fine, costs and compensation ordered. Cycling along the High Street dodging potholes and manhole covers, and observing the painted...

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

2 years

Stats update - My wife & I have now reported 404 drivers to @ASPRoadSafety since 11/2018, for dangerous/careless driving or handheld phone use. Only 16 were NFA. 388 risk-taking drivers have had warnings, fixed penalties or prosecution, making local roads safer for all.

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

3 years

HGV driver waved me out past the white van!

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

1 year

Sometimes, all I need is the air that I breathe.... Reported. Hoping for prosecution.

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

4 years

Obstruction on your side of the road? If it's only a cyclist coming towards you, why wait for him to get past safely before pulling out around it 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️. Reported.

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

1 year

When you have to brake so hard to abruptly abort your ill-judged "me-too" overtake, the hazard lights come on?!

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

3 years

Well it's all kicking off on the Bristol Post Facebook page, I spoke a few words to a Daily Star reporter and the message that bad drivers are being held accountable by our cameras is on national and local media. Much gnashing of teeth.

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@JimsWheels

3 years

A driver who'd sooner endanger others than wait for thirty seconds. Reported.

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

4 years

Driven AT for sport by an untaxed no MOT Transit this evening 😡

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

1 year

Lovely patient driver this morning 😁👍

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

3 years

I'm afraid I shouted somewhat, sorry to the officer who'll be reviewing this footage. Extremely close!

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

2 years

Another reason to film your rides. Some drivers have explosive tempers. Shame no reported effect on his driving licence.

BBC Bristol

@BBCBristol

2 years

Jack Rawlins was given a suspended jail sentence for this assault on a cyclist in Bristol.

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

2 years

Rule 166 DO NOT overtake ... where you cannot see far enough ahead to be sure it is safe. For example, when you are approaching a corner or bend.

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

4 years

My fault for riding abreast of my daughter, so he said. That's me taught!

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

3 years

Just trying to keep myself, my family and my community safer from dangerous drivers... can't please everyone! 😂

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

3 years

Van driver pulled out on me this morning. Emerging from a side road on my left & saw me but went anyway, counting on me to brake. I wouldn't have bothered reporting this but for the mobile phone he was also staring at in his right hand as he emerged across my path.

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

3 years

Stuff the highway code, this one's a-coming through, kid or no kid. Reported. A local driver hit & run a papergirl at the weekend, so we have to camera up even for a short trip to the shops.

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@JimsWheels

1 year

Sure, sticking the middle finger up as your partner close passes me is really gonna convince me not to report his crappy driving. Classy lady.

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2 years

Stark illustration of the difference a report to @ASPRoadSafety @ASPolice can make to someone's driving! Much much better 🙂 thank you 👍🚴

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@JimsWheels

2 years

A good one to have reported. Rolling along in a 3,000 kg truck distracted by the phone. Positive outcome for the police report.

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

2 years

I'm all for respecting other road users but there was no need for these drivers to salute me today. I was so shocked I forgot to return it! 🤣😉🚴🌞

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

4 years

Even a family ride can be blighted by a dangerous driver. Reported to the Police.

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

1 year

Fortnightly breakfast meeting for 6. I'm the only cyclist. Had permission to take my bike inside for >6 years, so carry no lock with me. Abruptly/rudely refused permission to bring bike in this morning. All 6 of us went elsewhere & will not return. @brewersfayre

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

2 years

@GearFifth "in a rush" but got all the time in the world to rant and swear at a stranger!

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

4 years

Donated the second instalment of court-ordered compensation from this dangerous driver to my local hospice. #goodfrombad

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

10 months

What a difference a report can make!

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

5 years

My wife overheard a local driver whining about getting filmed overtaking a cyclist too close and having to pay 4 a course. Not her fault there was an oncoming car, apparently. Hope she learns something on the course! (Probably my report 😁🚴👍)

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

4 years

#whitevanman thanks matey 👍

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

2 years

"Cars are for f***ING roads!" says this young oaf as he forces me to a halt, despite the highway code's rules about negotiating obstructions on his side of the road. In need of re-education.

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

2 years

A punishment pass for daring to filter, despite the Passpixi. It will have consequences for the driver.

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

3 years

HC rule 167 DO NOT overtake... approaching..a road junction.

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

2 years

Court outcome - fined £220, costs £620, victim services £34, and 3 penalty points on conviction of driving w/o due care and attention. My evidence was agreed & did not need to attend. Hope his driving has improved.

Beacon Lane close pass YX56 VOO Prosecuted, with Court Outcome

Reported to the police, this was way too close especially at this speed.. no reason not to have left more room. Your convenience does not outweigh the safety...

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

3 years

I'll never understand people who'd sooner risk colliding with an oncoming driver than wait five seconds for a safe overtake.

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

1 year

My electronic horn comes in handy when driving instructors fail to check over their shoulders, check their mirrors, or even signal before pulling away from the kerb 😅🤦🚴

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

3 years

DO NOT overtake where you might come into conflict with other road users, for example... when you would force another road user to swerve or slow down.

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

5 years

15.8 mph uphill in a 20mph zone - close passed by a BMW and then skimmed even nearer by a Suzuki :-(

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

10 months

Drivers like this go to court, and plead the predictable and ordinary consequences of losing a licence, which are accepted as "exceptional hardship" and then make no effort at all to change their dangerous habits.

Surrey RoadSafe

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Epsom High Street, driver stopped by #VanguardRST and found to be on 14 points! She initially claimed just to be looking at her sat nav until shown the very clear video. Then she admitted to sending a voice note. Reported to court. #Fatal5 #PutDownThePhone

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

1 year

The MGIF is just irresistible 🤦

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

1 year

@DylanBantoft It's textbook driving without consideration for other road users. Ignoring the passing place on his side of the road and expecting us to get into the hedge. We both would've stopped in that space and fully expected him to do so.

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

5 years

All 3 drivers looked in their nearside wing mirrors here. The Honda & Audi drivers stayed clear to allow me to filter. The van driver however tried to block the cycle paint. Everyday bullying by a resentful driver.

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

3 years

Two brazen phone users this evening in the location where there were none on Monday. Prosecution. The message isn't getting through at all.

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

3 years

Reporting works! This vehicle passed me really close and very fast a while ago, it really shook me up - but just look at it now! Thanks @ASPRoadSafety 😀

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

2 years

Professional driver gets it right, the two amateurs behind can't be bothered

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

3 years

If you haven't bothered getting an MOT due last October, wouldn't it be sensible not to draw attention to your car by driving too fast and too close to a cyclist with a camera and a @PassPixi badge?

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

3 years

I had to school a van driver in when not to overtake a cyclist this morning. 🤦 And people whinge about untrained cyclists??

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

5 years

Cycled to work as promised in full Santa get-up this morning. Best bit - a hearse, bearing a coffin, with all the living occupants having a good old laugh at Santa on a bike!

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

11 months

Teslas, huge screen, total phone connectivity and still people are too lazy to use it and keep up with the illegal handheld phone use.

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

4 years

That telltale space a distracted driver leaves in queuing traffic.. apparently it's known as the WhatsApp Gap😂🤦 Who knew?

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

11 months

MGIF close pass nonsense here! Reported.

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

10 months

Good job this lady looked up from her phone as the truck driver ignored the red light. I hope these lights have cameras, because my dashcam did not pick up the registration.

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

5 years

Punished for not using the pavement along Bradley Stoke Way by this extraordinarily #closepass . #MGIF - Will report later !

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

4 years

Well that took off a bit, I've had to disable notifications and even do a bit of blocking. Just trying to enjoy a ride with my girls, which we did, regardless of the one bad driver. Bon courage ❤️🚴👍. We will overcome.

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Jim's Wheels

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2 years

@roadcc Indicates the scale of the problem of phone use amongst drivers.

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@JimsWheels

2 years

Boo!

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

5 years

Fiesta driver nosing his car out can see me approaching for well over 20 seconds - he can see perfectly well from the stop line as well. Not bothering to report. #perfectlygoodcyclepath

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

1 year

Even after reporting over 680 bad drivers they still come thick and fast. Is there no end to motorised incompetence?

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

1 year

Very clear footage showed three minutes of WhatsApp driving this morning. Darker commutes have a certain advantage for reporting distracted driving.

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

1 year

I always wonder what road crimes a driver's trying to hide behind illegal greyed out number plates.

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

2 years

"Ah" I thought, "ten miles into work and all well, at last nothing to report, good driving all around" but within 500 yards of the destination.... an extremely #closepass !

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

2 years

On roule a gauche, Madame. Positive outcome from the police report.

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

10 months

How thick an Audi driver do you have to be to sit directly behind a cyclist displaying a Passpixi at the lights, then mete out a very close pass a few moments later?

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

4 years

A killer on the loose again. Straight to the police with this dangerous fool.

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

3 years

Decided to be loud & proud on my local FB groups about the rise in dashcam/bike cam reporting. I'm old enough to laugh at any flak from the speedophile "snitch" cycle haters. Important that these people especially know their driving can be filmed/reported anywhere, anytime.

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

6 years

#ClosePass Pinch point close pass. I was already alert to the risk by the silver car joining from the right, but most HGV drivers hold back at this point until the road widens a few metres ahead.

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

2 years

Makes me angry when a driver does this to my wife. At least we know that A&S will take action. Keeping my eyes out for this one nevertheless. Reported.

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

2 years

Not good when these folks have to swerve about on icy roads because they'd taken a chance on an unsafe overtake! I've reported the Ford SUV driver before for risky overtaking.

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Jim's Wheels

@JimsWheels

4 years

This cyclist obeys traffic signals, but the van driver can't be bothered to wait one minute and forces the oncoming driver who has a green light to stop.

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