Moron Motorists #3

[jasonc]

What happened to his bike? The way he wouldn't get down and required help makes me think there will be some bruising as a minimum

[CXCommuter]

To Mr Special driving south on Kent Street Anzac Day morning...wow just wow!

[trailgumby]

To Mr Special driving south on Kent Street Anzac Day morning...wow just wow!

Don't leave us hanging - what did he do?

[CXCommuter]

To Mr Special driving south on Kent Street Anzac Day morning...wow just wow!

Don't leave us hanging - what did he do?

Continued on his merry way changing lanes to swerve around oncoming traffic and ignoring the startled cries of all and sundry to stop/turn around. Thankfully it didn't get any worse than that.

[nezumi]

To Mr Special driving south on Kent Street Anzac Day morning...wow just wow!

Sounds like a real Kent.

[ironhanglider]

I'm not familiar with Kent St. Am I to understand that it is a one way street heading north?

Cheers,

Cameron

[trailgumby]

Yes, for most of it. The northernmost section only is two way.

[CycloTron]

I was cycling on a road near home, single lane each way, following the left side white line. Most cars are leaving a good gap, some closer then I would like but ok.

I'm passed by a large dump truck, who gives me a wide berth, but I soon become aware that he has a mate behind him, in a similarly large truck because this second truck is not slowing down and starts tooting his horn at me from about 80m out.

Now, I don't know whether he's simply letting me know he's there (wishful thinking...), or if he's actually asking me to pull over so he can pass - this road has a ditch between the road and the footpath, and no shoulder. I briefly consider taking the entire lane before he gets any closer, so he doesn't do anything stupid, but decided against putting my life in the hands of a moron truck driver having a bad day.

Thankfully, while he's still about 15m away, the road widens at the local pub, presumably to allow cars to turn off more easily, so I pull to the left and he passed without further incident.

[jasonc]

not worth reporting

[hamishm]

not worth reporting

illegal but doesn't look particularly dangerous?

[jasonc]

not worth reporting

illegal but doesn't look particularly dangerous?

i moved over to try and stop him passing as it's not wide enough so the police will say it's my fault. it would only be wide enough for a bike and a car if i rode in the gutter but the boys and girls in blue won't care

[biker jk]

A moron motorcyclist crosses double lines after a mild corner. Funny how his mate stayed on his side of the road.

[warthog1]

To Mr Special driving south on Kent Street Anzac Day morning...wow just wow!

Sounds like a real Kent.

He does.

[Spaniel]

A moron motorcyclist crosses double lines after a mild corner. Funny how his mate stayed on his side of the road.

Looks like the east-side Bobbin Head descent? A lot more motor bikes venturing through there early in the morning to avoid the toll these days.

[biker jk]

A moron motorcyclist crosses double lines after a mild corner. Funny how his mate stayed on his side of the road.

Looks like the east-side Bobbin Head descent? A lot more motor bikes venturing through there early in the morning to avoid the toll these days.

It's McCarrs Ck Rd heading downhill towards the West Hd Rd turn off.

[duncanm]

A moron motorcyclist crosses double lines after a mild corner. Funny how his mate stayed on his side of the road.

Looks like the east-side Bobbin Head descent? A lot more motor bikes venturing through there early in the morning to avoid the toll these days.

what is this toll you speak of ? The M1 hasn't had a toll in something like 10 years.

[biker jk]

A moron motorcyclist crosses double lines after a mild corner. Funny how his mate stayed on his side of the road.

Looks like the east-side Bobbin Head descent? A lot more motor bikes venturing through there early in the morning to avoid the toll these days.

what is this toll you speak of ? The M1 hasn't had a toll in something like 10 years.

The author was likely referring to the national park entrance fee.

[Spaniel]

A moron motorcyclist crosses double lines after a mild corner. Funny how his mate stayed on his side of the road.

Looks like the east-side Bobbin Head descent? A lot more motor bikes venturing through there early in the morning to avoid the toll these days.

It's McCarrs Ck Rd heading downhill towards the West Hd Rd turn off.

Of course, Bobbo doesn't have a centre line on the stretch I thought it was.

[biker jk]

Motorist hits cyclist and runs.

https://goo.gl/tQaPUr

[caneye]

Motorist hits cyclist and runs.

https://goo.gl/tQaPUr

on the topic of pedestrian crossings .. during my morning commute, at pedestrian crossing , i've positioned myself clearly and was anticipating vehicle to stop. no such luck. car proceeds to go through without stopping.

well done officer. police vehicle NS35.

it's all captured on my VIRB.

where is the best place to lodge a complain - NSW police ombudsman?

[find_bruce]

on the topic of pedestrian crossings .. during my morning commute, at pedestrian crossing , i've positioned myself clearly and was anticipating vehicle to stop. no such luck. car proceeds to go through without stopping.

well done officer. police vehicle NS35.

it's all captured on my VIRB.

where is the best place to lodge a complain - NSW police ombudsman?

Depends if you were on a bike. If you were still astride the bicycle, you are not allowed to cross at pedestrian crossings & you were lucky the cop didn't feel like booking you. If however you were in exactly the same place & dismounted, then yes the vehicle was required to stop. Yes I agree its a stupid law, but that's what we currently have.

Ombudsman is likely to refer you back to the local area command at first instance, so I would start by ringing "the Customer Assistance Unit" on 1800 622 571 to get the correct local area command. The ombudsman is being phased out and replaced by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission. Approach them once you have exhausted the LAC process.

[DarrylH]

For those who may not know, in the incident above in the Canberra Times, it is perfectly legal for cyclists to ride across pedestrian crossings in the ACT, subject to some speed limitations.

[find_bruce]

For those who may not know, in the incident above in the Canberra Times, it is perfectly legal for cyclists to ride across pedestrian crossings in the ACT, subject to some speed limitations.

Yep, part of the eminently sensible additional ACT rules - Regulation 38C Riding across road on crossing Hope the rider makes a full & speedy recovery

[caneye]

Depends if you were on a bike. If you were still astride the bicycle, you are not allowed to cross at pedestrian crossings & you were lucky the cop didn't feel like booking you. If however you were in exactly the same place & dismounted, then yes the vehicle was required to stop. Yes I agree its a stupid law, but that's what we currently have.

Ombudsman is likely to refer you back to the local area command at first instance, so I would start by ringing "the Customer Assistance Unit" on 1800 622 571 to get the correct local area command. The ombudsman is being phased out and replaced by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission. Approach them once you have exhausted the LAC process.

thanks for the input!
it's a shared path. the M2 detour requires riders to use the footpaths and 4 pedestrian crossings within 1km, just to join the M2 (eastbound) on Pennant Hills road.

[duncanm]

Depends if you were on a bike. If you were still astride the bicycle, you are not allowed to cross at pedestrian crossings & you were lucky the cop didn't feel like booking you. If however you were in exactly the same place & dismounted, then yes the vehicle was required to stop. Yes I agree its a stupid law, but that's what we currently have.

Ombudsman is likely to refer you back to the local area command at first instance, so I would start by ringing "the Customer Assistance Unit" on 1800 622 571 to get the correct local area command. The ombudsman is being phased out and replaced by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission. Approach them once you have exhausted the LAC process.

thanks for the input!
it's a shared path. the M2 detour requires riders to use the footpaths and 4 pedestrian crossings within 1km, just to join the M2 (eastbound) on Pennant Hills road.

be careful - most of those (afterthought) bike paths do NOT have proper shared crossings.. AFAIK, only bike-lantern controlled crossings are legal to use on a bike in NSW.