Tomca74 wrote:The executive director just phoned me as soon as he was made aware of it. Apologies and an undertaking that staff will be reminded of their safety obligations no matter where they are when working. Asked about any injuries or damage and gave me feedback on the driver when he questioned her about the incident. Remorseful and embarrassed. Don't know if it is for what she did or because she got caught.
Tomca, I know that you probably do not want to get this woman into any further trouble, however, I would urge you to take this to the police and press for charges. People need to understand that it is not enough to just feel sorry about putting a cyclist's life in danger, they also have to face up to the consequences of their dangerous behaviour. This means that you have to push for the 'stick'. You will be doing all cyclists a service. Please, please, please take this to the police. The driver has already admitted fault to their employer so they can't back out of it now.
Edit: Btw, when I recover from my injury, I will be riding on Fairfield Rd quite regularly. I would personally appreciate it if you could press for charges against this driver. If she ever encounters me on the road, I would like for her to understand that she MUST overtake safely.