Accident with bus - what's the procedure?
Discussion
dtmpower said:
stuart313 said:
Really annoys me when busses indicate and just pull out
Isn't it part of the Highway Code to give way to an indicating bus leaving a stop ?Most of the local buses (Lothian Buses) in Edinburgh do a similar thing of just putting the indicator on and pulling out without caring if someone is overtaking or not.
AndrewEH1 said:
dtmpower said:
stuart313 said:
Really annoys me when busses indicate and just pull out
Isn't it part of the Highway Code to give way to an indicating bus leaving a stop ?Most of the local buses (Lothian Buses) in Edinburgh do a similar thing of just putting the indicator on and pulling out without caring if someone is overtaking or not.
As to other posters saying look for the same number bus in the depot, not a lot of point with most companies. Buses tend to change routes during the day to fit in with shifts/fueling etc. When I drove buses on average I'd do three or four routes per day.
dtmpower said:
Isn't it part of the Highway Code to give way to an indicating bus leaving a stop ?
You'd think that the Gov't would take advantage of that new-fangled interweb thingy to make the HC easy to check, wouldn't you?https://www.gov.uk/road-users-requiring-extra-care...
The Gov't said:
223
Buses, coaches and trams. Give priority to these vehicles when you can do so safely, especially when they signal to pull away from stops. Look out for people getting off a bus or tram and crossing the road.
Buses, coaches and trams. Give priority to these vehicles when you can do so safely, especially when they signal to pull away from stops. Look out for people getting off a bus or tram and crossing the road.
dtmpower said:
stuart313 said:
Really annoys me when busses indicate and just pull out
Isn't it part of the Highway Code to give way to an indicating bus leaving a stop ?However pulling out from a parking space whilst being overtaken is breaking the law, whether indicating or not.
I complained about the conduct of a driver a few months back. He was stopped, with his left indicator on and about 30 yards ahead of him was a red light. I went to pass, and he moved forward. As he did so, the lights ahead changed, so I had to either out-pace him and tuck in front of him (and risk hitting the oncoming car head-on), stop where I was (which would mean I would be stuck in the oncoming lane), or alert him of my presence and hope he'll realise his error and let me in.
I sounded my horn, and saw him look at me through his mirror and slow down. Thinking he was letting me pass, I accelerated and he did the same, basically forcing me into a game of chicken with oncoming traffic. I had to stop and wait, by which time the lights were again on red. He was sat waiting at the lights, while I was stranded like a pillock, blocking oncoming traffic.
I was fuming, and forgot to note his reg no. As I turned off, I realised, so I made a note of the time. I sent a snot-mail to Stagecoach when I returned home, and a week later, I got the following reply:
"From the information you provided, I have identified the driver and downloaded the CCTV from the vehicle. Having viewed the footage, I can see the situation that you described. I am dismayed by the actions of the driver and his disregard for other road users.
I have made arrangements for the driver to be interviewed as a matter of urgency with regard to this incident. He will be reminded of his responsibilities as a professional bus driver and the importance of checking his interior mirror before moving off, to ensure the safety of his own vehicle and other road users. I give you my assurances that this matter will be dealt with promptly and in the appropriate manner.
I hope you will accept my sincere apologies for the actions of the driver. If I can be of any further assistance in the future with regard to our services, then please do not hesitate to contact me directly."
I sounded my horn, and saw him look at me through his mirror and slow down. Thinking he was letting me pass, I accelerated and he did the same, basically forcing me into a game of chicken with oncoming traffic. I had to stop and wait, by which time the lights were again on red. He was sat waiting at the lights, while I was stranded like a pillock, blocking oncoming traffic.
I was fuming, and forgot to note his reg no. As I turned off, I realised, so I made a note of the time. I sent a snot-mail to Stagecoach when I returned home, and a week later, I got the following reply:
"From the information you provided, I have identified the driver and downloaded the CCTV from the vehicle. Having viewed the footage, I can see the situation that you described. I am dismayed by the actions of the driver and his disregard for other road users.
I have made arrangements for the driver to be interviewed as a matter of urgency with regard to this incident. He will be reminded of his responsibilities as a professional bus driver and the importance of checking his interior mirror before moving off, to ensure the safety of his own vehicle and other road users. I give you my assurances that this matter will be dealt with promptly and in the appropriate manner.
I hope you will accept my sincere apologies for the actions of the driver. If I can be of any further assistance in the future with regard to our services, then please do not hesitate to contact me directly."
Edited by Ganglandboss on Friday 27th February 15:07
dtmpower said:
stuart313 said:
Really annoys me when busses indicate and just pull out
Isn't it part of the Highway Code to give way to an indicating bus leaving a stop ?Tossers drive everything, not just buses, if someone drives like a prat in a bus, it's likely they drive the same in their car so dont think it's what they drive that causes it, or that all bus drivers are the same.
With regards to the OP, if it's a decent size national company you should be alright, smaller ones can be crap at this kinda thing but not all of them.
With regards to the OP, if it's a decent size national company you should be alright, smaller ones can be crap at this kinda thing but not all of them.
Ganglandboss said:
I complained about the conduct of a driver a few months back. He was stopped, with his left indicator on and about 30 yards ahead of him was a red light. I went to pass, and he moved forward. As he did so, the lights ahead changed, so I had to either out-pace him and tuck in front of him (and risk hitting the oncoming car head-on), stop where I was (which would mean I would be stuck in the oncoming lane), or alert him of my presence and hope he'll realise his error and let me in.
I sounded my horn, and saw him look at me through his mirror and slow down. Thinking he was letting me pass, I accelerated and he did the same, basically forcing me into a game of chicken with oncoming traffic. I had to stop and wait, by which time the lights were again on red. He was sat waiting at the lights, while I was stranded like a pillock, blocking oncoming traffic.
I was fuming, and forgot to note his reg no. As I turned off, I realised, so I made a note of the time. I sent a snot-mail to Stagecoach when I returned home, and a week later, I got the following reply:
"From the information you provided, I have identified the driver and downloaded the CCTV from the vehicle. Having viewed the footage, I can see the situation that you described. I am dismayed by the actions of the driver and his disregard for other road users.
I have made arrangements for the driver to be interviewed as a matter of urgency with regard to this incident. He will be reminded of his responsibilities as a professional bus driver and the importance of checking his interior mirror before moving off, to ensure the safety of his own vehicle and other road users. I give you my assurances that this matter will be dealt with promptly and in the appropriate manner.
I hope you will accept my sincere apologies for the actions of the driver. If I can be of any further assistance in the future with regard to our services, then please do not hesitate to contact me directly."
I like that comment about the internal mirror. I can assure you it's feck all use for seeing cars in, it only exists to see what the passengers are doing.I sounded my horn, and saw him look at me through his mirror and slow down. Thinking he was letting me pass, I accelerated and he did the same, basically forcing me into a game of chicken with oncoming traffic. I had to stop and wait, by which time the lights were again on red. He was sat waiting at the lights, while I was stranded like a pillock, blocking oncoming traffic.
I was fuming, and forgot to note his reg no. As I turned off, I realised, so I made a note of the time. I sent a snot-mail to Stagecoach when I returned home, and a week later, I got the following reply:
"From the information you provided, I have identified the driver and downloaded the CCTV from the vehicle. Having viewed the footage, I can see the situation that you described. I am dismayed by the actions of the driver and his disregard for other road users.
I have made arrangements for the driver to be interviewed as a matter of urgency with regard to this incident. He will be reminded of his responsibilities as a professional bus driver and the importance of checking his interior mirror before moving off, to ensure the safety of his own vehicle and other road users. I give you my assurances that this matter will be dealt with promptly and in the appropriate manner.
I hope you will accept my sincere apologies for the actions of the driver. If I can be of any further assistance in the future with regard to our services, then please do not hesitate to contact me directly."
Gassing Station | Speed, Plod & the Law | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff