wanted and furious driving(riding). Court case.
Discussion
The court has decided the rider was guilt of 'wanton or furious driving'. How many fixies are on our street.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-41028321
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-41028321
AndrewEH1 said:
Bad ruling, she shouldn't have stepped out on the road on her phone without looking.
He said he shouted and braked down to around 12-14mph the 1st time the woman stepped from the kerb, Then shouted again and then hit her the 2nd time she stepped from the kerb. Had he even a semi decent front brake he prob would have been able to stop after the 1st time. Maybe this will be a small wake up call to all those cyclists that think they are outside the laws on the road.
Your Dad said:
Isn't this the right place to discuss the legal aspects? If that is what is being discussed in Pedal Powered, it should be moved here?REALIST123 said:
AndrewEH1 said:
Bad ruling, she shouldn't have stepped out on the road on her phone without looking.
Maybe not, I guess she didn't expect a moron to be shooting down the road out of control.
Some tougher legislation for cyclists seems well overdue.
GetCarter said:
Considering his astonishing comments about her, and his lack of remorse - I hope he gets the full sentence he seems to be due.
If we dive without front brakes, imagine what we (drivers) would get, killing a pedestrian.
2 years is maximum, I believe, others have received 6 and 12 moths imprisonment.If we dive without front brakes, imagine what we (drivers) would get, killing a pedestrian.
He claimed he could not have stopped, even with a front brake, experts reviewing CCTV disagreed.
[quote=Your Dad]Established thread over in Pedal Powered:
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
That thread title is incorrect he was not convicted of manslaughter. He was charged with both manslaughter and wanton and furious driving, and found guilty of the latter, but not convicted of the first.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
That thread title is incorrect he was not convicted of manslaughter. He was charged with both manslaughter and wanton and furious driving, and found guilty of the latter, but not convicted of the first.
REALIST123 said:
Maybe not, I guess she didn't expect a moron to be shooting down the road out of control.
Some tougher legislation for cyclists seems well overdue.
This thread has already shown that the very mention of cycling is a lightning rod for the PH lunatic fringe and no doubt it will turn into the standard cesspool forthwith.
Crack on chaps, you can start calling for cycling to carry the death penalty if you want?
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