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What to do if a car purposely drives too close?
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What to do if a car purposely drives too close?
Postby ICU812 » Sat Jun 29, 2013 3:00 pm

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Re: What to do if a car purposely drives too close?
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Re: What to do if a car purposely drives too close?
Postby trailgumby » Sat Jun 29, 2013 5:12 pm
The good news, though, is this:
I can confirm that I have had 3 bus drivers disciplined ("counselled") by their employers as a result of my video footage, and I'd have had a further TIN issued to a woman who left hooked me except I was unable to meet with the Constable due to conflicting schedules (ball was in my court on that, not a reflection on him). In fact the constable was really keen to issue the ticket.
Unfortunately these (choose prefered expletive)-heads are out there. 99% of drivers are courteous, but it only takes the one to connect.
I'd be looking for a training partner, too. There's a great club in Bathurst. One of my colleagues moved out there because of it.
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Re: What to do if a car purposely drives too close?
Postby ICU812 » Sat Jun 29, 2013 5:23 pm

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Re: What to do if a car purposely drives too close?
Postby Nobody » Sat Jun 29, 2013 5:58 pm
Somehow I don't think they would be able to read it at the possible 90Km/h they are passing you at. Not that it would likely matter to them. Might be easier to avoid that road.ICU812 wrote:Maybe I should get a jersey from Amy Gillet Foundation!
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Re: What to do if a car purposely drives too close?
Postby Mulger bill » Sat Jun 29, 2013 6:54 pm

Not a new jersey ICU, you need to accessorise


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Re: What to do if a car purposely drives too close?
Postby ICU812 » Sat Jun 29, 2013 7:21 pm

http://conflictedracer.wordpress.com/20 ... -projects/
oh dear this is getting a bit too far fetched
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Re: What to do if a car purposely drives too close?
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Re: What to do if a car purposely drives too close?
Postby g-boaf » Tue Jul 02, 2013 12:01 am
Mulger bill wrote:Call me an old fashioned sexist pig if you like but what sort of oedipal onanist with a liking for coprophilia would monster a lady just because she rides a bike? She's still a lady for Freds sake![]()
Not a new jersey ICU, you need to accessorise![]()
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That would be quite useful.

A camera is a good thing to have, then you can report them and hope the Police will take action.
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Re: What to do if a car purposely drives too close?
Postby Ken Ho » Wed Jul 03, 2013 6:46 am
A camera is the best answer, but it's still an after the event thing.
I choose my routes and ride times with care to minimize shaves, but I still get a few.
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Re: What to do if a car purposely drives too close?
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Re: What to do if a car purposely drives too close?
Postby m@ » Thu Jul 04, 2013 10:37 am

What you can do is try to avoid a repeat; a good tactic for relatively quiet rural roads is to move to your right, into the middle of the lane as you hear a vehicle approaching in the distance, then move back to the left as they're about to pass. This gives you have more space than you would otherwise whether they leave a safe distance or not, and gives you 'bailout' room to your left if you need it. I also puts you in a more visible position on the road, so inattentive drivers are more likely to notice you, particularly on left-hand bends with limited visibility. Doesn't really work if it's a busy road, though.
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Re: What to do if a car purposely drives too close?
Postby AKO » Thu Jul 04, 2013 7:11 pm
there are actually tighter restrictions on paintball markers than traditional firearms in this country. They can only be used on registered paintball fields and shall not be displayed in public. Being charged with criminal damage would be the least of your dramas. It boils down to the fact that markers primary function is to shoot a projectile at another human, but it is fun. A better option would be to....... Nah, better not.rjk wrote:i wonder if you could have a paint ball gun on your bike and mark the car with a non staining paint that will wash off with water, dont want to get charged with criminal damage

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