He isn't answering his phone either.Crawf wrote:He's pulled his whole FB page
I only rang to wish him a happy Christmas.
Postby Tim » Fri Dec 22, 2017 8:18 pm
He isn't answering his phone either.Crawf wrote:He's pulled his whole FB page
Postby Crawf » Fri Dec 22, 2017 8:59 pm
Well what a small world it is.Usernoname wrote:I think this is the guy https://www.facebook.com/mark.greaves.391silentC wrote:https://www.facebook.com/MG-Yard-Mainte ... 603726073/
Postby fishwop » Sat Dec 23, 2017 9:11 am
If this gentleman had been running cameras on his bike, the truck driver could have been identified and put off the road. Instead he's still out there risking all our lives.'Riding for his life': Sydney cyclist run off remote WA road has his day in court
Phil Hickey
A Sydney cyclist who was run off a remote WA road on his bike by an unidentified truck driver three years ago has had a huge victory in a WA court.
Steven Berveling was lucky to survive the October 2014 crash which left him with a brain haemorrhage, a broken left femur, collarbone and ribs.
Mr Berveling was cycling 320km southwest of Perth when a truck tried to overtake him.
Mr Berveling was cycling 320km southwest of Perth when a truck tried to overtake him. Photo: Phil Hickey
He was cycling on the Broomehill-Gnowangerup Road about 320km south-east of Perth when a truck - which has never been identified - tried to overtake him at about 100 kilometres an hour.
The overtaking manoeuvre forced Mr Berveling off the road and into the gravel.
The 60-year-old was in the middle of a 1200km return ride with other cyclists between Perth and Albany.
The impact of the collision left him unconscious and he was unable to work for six months.
On Thursday, after a long legal battle, the WA District Court awarded Mr Berveling a six-figure sum over the crash.
The Insurance Commission of WA defended the case at trial.
During the trial, evidence was given from a rider 100m back from where Mr Berveling went off the road and a local farmhand who was sitting on his tractor nearby waiting to cross the road.
It could not be confirmed whether it was the force of the truck's aerodynamics, or the truck itself that flung Mr Berveling into the gravel.
But Judge Troy Denise Sweeney said in her decision: "In fact, I find the plaintiff [Mr Berveling] was riding for his life at that point".
"I am satisfied that the truck driver's manner of driving ... was unreasonable.
"A reasonable driver, taking reasonable precautions, would have slowed right down to the plaintiff's speed to avoid overtaking him and harming, or forcing him off the road."
Judge Sweeney said she was satisfied Mr Berveling "had no choice whatsoever" but to enter the gravel.
"He would not have been placed in that position, but for the truck driver's negligence," she added.
In an interview with WAtoday Mr Berveling said he was relieved with Thursday's ruling and that it made him feel vindicated.
"The word relief is incredibly appropriate," he said.
"I am very glad that we can now move forward.
"From a cyclist's perspective, I also feel vindicated.
"This decision is confirmation that cyclists are valid and recognised road users, who have a right to be there.
"But I'm not suggesting for one moment that all cyclists are squeaky clean. It is very much a two-way street. All cyclists need to recognise that the road rules apply to them equally."
Mr Berveling said the accident had not deterred him from cycling.
Next year he will form part of a two-man team in the 5000km Race Across America, an event which will involve cycling from San Diego to Baltimore.
When asked if he had a message for the truck driver involved in the 2014 incident, Mr Berveling said: "Please be aware of all road users, especially the vulnerable ones".
Senior Slater and Gordon lawyer Karina Hafford said the District Court decision was timely given new laws recently came into effect in WA which mean motorists must stay at least one metre away from cyclists.
"While Steven's recollection of that moment is limited, it is clear from other witnesses that the truck driver was at fault in his attempt to overtake in such an unsafe manner," Ms Hafford said.
"This decision I think shows that all road users need to be careful and considerate of other people on the roads.
"Just take care, be courteous and be responsible."
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Justicemurbul wrote:Anyone know how up-to-date the online rego checkers are? Cos this one says it expired on the 20th
Postby mikesbytes » Sat Dec 23, 2017 9:07 pm
I know Steven Berveling, he was in pretty bad shape after that crash, did some work in the gym to bring himself back, with the aid of a walking stickfishwop wrote:SMH/Perth Today 23/12/17If this gentleman had been running cameras on his bike, the truck driver could have been identified and put off the road. Instead he's still out there risking all our lives.'Riding for his life': Sydney cyclist run off remote WA road has his day in court
Phil Hickey
A Sydney cyclist who was run off a remote WA road on his bike by an unidentified truck driver three years ago has had a huge victory in a WA court.
Steven Berveling was lucky to survive the October 2014 crash which left him with a brain haemorrhage, a broken left femur, collarbone and ribs. <snip>
Postby BJL » Sat Dec 23, 2017 9:34 pm
So it's the victim's fault the truck driver is still out there? I don't use cameras on my bike either. I shouldn't have to. And more importantly, I shouldn't NEED to. Unfortunately, you are treating the symptoms instead of the cause.fishwop wrote: If this gentleman had been running cameras on his bike, the truck driver could have been identified and put off the road. Instead he's still out there risking all our lives.
Postby jasonc » Sat Dec 23, 2017 11:45 pm
I don't want to have to ride with cameras either. Sadly until attitudes change, we need to. It's not the solution but it protects us. And those words "coroner cam" come to mindBJL wrote:I don't use cameras on my bike either. I shouldn't have to. And more importantly, I shouldn't NEED to. Unfortunately, you are treating the symptoms instead of the cause.
Postby Ross » Sun Dec 24, 2017 5:47 pm
DRINK-DRIVERS could be given on-the-spot fines for low-range and first-time offences rather than facing court.
It means those caught without previous convictions in NSW and those who register blood alcohol levels under 0.10 will never have to face a magistrate. It is hoped the NSW Government proposals will declutter the court system.
In Victoria, drivers aged over 26 who register a blood alcohol limit of between 0.05 and 0.07 only receive an on-the-spot fine and lose 10 demerit points.
This surprises me. Why don't they?“Currently, half of all low range drink driving first offenders in NSW do not receive a conviction or licence disqualification for their first offence,” Centre for Road Safety executive director Bernard Carlon told The Sydney Morning Herald.
Really? Going off the previous paragraph it appears to be ok.“We have come a long way in shifting attitudes over the last 40 years — it’s no longer OK to make excuses and drive after drinking.”
But it's the cyclists without rego, helmets and bells that are the real killers...“It is disappointing to see a number of incidents of drink driving. You will be caught, or worse still, end up killing yourself or a loved one,” Commander of the Traffic & Highway Patrol Command Assistant Commissioner Michael Corboy said.
“We have had 13 people die during Operation Safe Arrival, which means more places will be empty at the family Christmas table tomorrow.”
In November, Victoria’s Government passed new laws which means first-time drink-drivers will lose their licences and have interlock devices installed in their cars.
Up to 3000 full licence-holders are caught drink-driving with a blood-alcohol content between 0.05 and 0.07 each year, the lowest punishable level.
The changes will mean drink-drivers in this range, including first-time offenders, will have their licences cancelled immediately and they will be disqualified from driving for three months.
Every drink-driver in the state will also be required to have an interlock fitted to their car for at least six months and must complete a behavioural change program.
Minister for Roads and Road Safety Luke Donnellan told The Herald Sun the low-level drink-driving was a serious danger.
“We make no apologies for toughening penalties for drink-drivers who continue to put the lives of Victorians at risk,” he said.
“Drink-driving at any level is incredibly dangerous — even at 0.05, drink-drivers double their chances of crashing, risking not only their lives but the lives of others.”
Meanwhile, a disqualified driver has been caught behind the wheel at nearly five times the legal limit in Tasmania.
The 63-year-old male driver was intercepted on Saturday on the Esplanade, Turners Beach, in the city of Devonport, and returned a reading of 0.231. The man, who police say has numerous prior drink-driving convictions, was arrested and is set to face court on Sunday. His car was impounded.
In Queensland, 3,294 people were caught speeding on day one of the Christmas Road Safety campaign.
The state’s most high-risk speeding motorist on day one was captured allegedly travelling at 180 km/hour in an 80km/hour zone in the Airport Link Tunnel at Wooloowin.
The driver will receive an infringement with a penalty of $1,177, eight demerit points and an automatic 6-month suspension.
Police conducted almost 5,000 RBTs (Random Breath Tests) with 72 drivers charged with drink driving.
Postby jasonc » Sun Dec 24, 2017 6:06 pm
Ross wrote:In Queensland, 3,294 people were caught speeding on day one of the Christmas Road Safety campaign.
The state’s most high-risk speeding motorist on day one was captured allegedly travelling at 180 km/hour in an 80km/hour zone in the Airport Link Tunnel at Wooloowin.
The driver will receive an infringement with a penalty of $1,177, eight demerit points and an automatic 6-month suspension.
Postby find_bruce » Sun Dec 24, 2017 6:47 pm
Perhaps you could ask Court of Appeal judge Anthony Meagher who was a low range drink driving first offender in NSW who did not receive a conviction.Ross wrote:Low-range drink drivers may avoid court in NSW
http://www.news.com.au/national/nsw-act ... 5b954b4844
DRINK-DRIVERS could be given on-the-spot fines for low-range and first-time offences rather than facing court.
It means those caught without previous convictions in NSW and those who register blood alcohol levels under 0.10 will never have to face a magistrate. It is hoped the NSW Government proposals will declutter the court system.In Victoria, drivers aged over 26 who register a blood alcohol limit of between 0.05 and 0.07 only receive an on-the-spot fine and lose 10 demerit points.This surprises me. Why don't they?“Currently, half of all low range drink driving first offenders in NSW do not receive a conviction or licence disqualification for their first offence,” Centre for Road Safety executive director Bernard Carlon told The Sydney Morning Herald.
Postby BianchiCam » Tue Dec 26, 2017 12:00 am
Postby mikesbytes » Tue Dec 26, 2017 3:34 am
Postby Philistine » Tue Dec 26, 2017 10:26 am
Translation - something bad happened to the driver on a previous journey when he was doing nothing wrong (his opinion not mine), and so this gives him a free pass for dangerous driving on this occasion.BianchiCam wrote:
The driver was very apologetic and wished for me to pass this on to you, at the time the driver of the truck had 7 racehorses on board returning home from a show. These horses are valued at up to $450’000. The driver has recently had a traffic incident where through no fault of their own had to heavily brake and swerve to avoid an accident which occurred in front of them, this resulted in a horse falling in the rear of the truck and subsequently being destroyed.
Postby Ross » Tue Dec 26, 2017 7:08 pm
So how do you secure live horses in the back of a truck? I don't believe there is any sort of harness available that would do it. AFAIK they just stand in the back of the truck.Philistine wrote:
I say "his opinion" because he was clearly driving with an unsecured load (obviously illegal) which severely limited his options with faced with an emergency.
Postby Philistine » Tue Dec 26, 2017 8:24 pm
I don't know and I don't care. That is for the people who want to transport the horses to work out. If you can't go about your business without putting innocent people at risk, you can't go about your business.Ross wrote:Philistine wrote:
So how do you secure live horses in the back of a truck? I don't believe there is any sort of harness available that would do it. AFAIK they just stand in the back of the truck.
Postby trailgumby » Tue Dec 26, 2017 8:28 pm
This is placing commercial considerations above risk to life and limb. I cannot believe I am hearing (reading) this coming from a Police Officer as a justification for clearly dangerous behaviour.BianchiCam wrote:The driver was very apologetic and wished for me to pass this on to you, at the time the driver of the truck had 7 racehorses on board returning home from a show. These horses are valued at up to $450’000. The driver has recently had a traffic incident where through no fault of their own had to heavily brake and swerve to avoid an accident which occurred in front of them, this resulted in a horse falling in the rear of the truck and subsequently being destroyed.
Postby trailgumby » Tue Dec 26, 2017 8:29 pm
Bingo.Philistine wrote:I don't know and I don't care. That is for the people who want to transport the horses to work out. If you can't go about your business without putting innocent people at risk, you can't go about your business.Ross wrote:Philistine wrote:
So how do you secure live horses in the back of a truck? I don't believe there is any sort of harness available that would do it. AFAIK they just stand in the back of the truck.
Postby Cheesewheel » Tue Dec 26, 2017 9:15 pm
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Postby BianchiCam » Wed Dec 27, 2017 6:44 pm
Arbuckle23 wrote:Surely the Police can't ignore that one ?
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