Dash cam videos thread 3.4 (embedded car dash-cams only)

AndyBoBandy

AndyBoBandy wrote: »

A fairly boring compilation of bits from the last few months.
Featuring red light breakers, a d1ckhead in a Passat ,and other random boring stuff.

Reminds me, Must order a takeaway tonight.

boardz

Should these cyclists have joined the cycle lane? Genuine question.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeeRlXSl9wg

fritzelly

boardz wrote: »

Should these cyclists have joined the cycle lane? Genuine question.

But then they wouldn't be blocking the road

iwillhtfu

boardz wrote: »

Should these cyclists have joined the cycle lane? Genuine question.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeeRlXSl9wg

Looks like they did after the excuse of a shared footpath but if you're asking are they required to then the answer is no.

sundodger5

iwillhtfu wrote: »

Looks like they did after the excuse of a shared footpath but if you're asking are they required to then the answer is no.

And that is the problem. If a cycle lane exists it should be compulsory to use it.

iwillhtfu

sundodger5 wrote: »

And that is the problem. If a cycle lane exists it should be compulsory to use it.

No, not specifically you but your mentality is the problem. Are you calling that 100m of shared footpath a cycle lane? What was this driver held up for maybe 30s if even

I'm both a driver and cyclist and I always find it amazing how some drivers pontificate from their angelic soap boxes. Do I find these large groups irritating myself? at times yes I do but they've every right to be there as much as it might irritate me. I completely understand why they wouldn't use those excuses for cycle lanes, with their adhoc nature they either dead end or fire you back out onto the main road anyway.

I'm sure all cyclists would only be delighted if they had a specific and functional cycle system away from cars but alas there isn't one.

I'll leave this now as these things usually only go one direction and it becomes a slagging match by those that can't hold a reasonable conversation.

kenmm

sundodger5 wrote: »

And that is the problem. If a cycle lane exists it should be compulsory to use it.

Ye the analogy here would be a dual carriageway where the driving lane is so full of potholes you would need to drive at around 20kmph, Vs the overtaking lane that had no holes. You must keep left, right? But would you? Not a chance.

In this case tho, it looked also inconvenient because there was a group.

But no harm done really is what I say in these cases.

This should probably go in its own thread, because anything cycling related tends to run on and on and on..

inforfun

Well, they could start by going single file at least.
Shared cycle\foot path is an invention by an idiot.

RobertFoster

Good to see the cycle lane and path on the opposite side being put to good use :pac:

micar

sundodger5 wrote: »

And that is the problem. If a cycle lane exists it should be compulsory to use it.

Unfortunately that's not the case.

Cycling alone I'd use the cycle lane........cycling in a group that 35km per hour.....no way I'd be on the cycle lane.

As for a single file.......takes longer to pass 8 cyclists cycling single file than 8 cyclists cycling 2 abreast

Hurrache

inforfun wrote: »

Well, they could start by going single file at least.
Shared cycle\foot path is an invention by an idiot.

Single file would make it more difficult to overtake, that should be fairly obvious. I've had groups single up on some country roads when I'd preferred if they stayed grouped as it lengthens the time it would take to get by, and if the road is winding you'll have less over taking opportunities.

chewed

Here we go!

DelBoy Trotter

inforfun wrote: »

Well, they could start by going single file at least.
Shared cycle\foot path is an invention by an idiot.

It is safer for both the motorist and cyclists to stay in a group rather than single file

wonski

DelBoy Trotter wrote: »

It is safer for both the motorist and cyclists to stay in a group rather than single file

It is definitely safer for both cyclists and the motorist to stay apart, starting from this thread.

See you in a week

bazz26

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cy5yh6fykc

The commentary from about 8 mins onward is hilarious, Geordie man definitely gives Aussie man a run for his money.

boardz

Nothing too hectic...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9S1s2n35J4

fritzelly

boardz wrote: »

Nothing too hectic...

What happened?

boardz

fritzelly wrote: »

What happened?

I meant to say don't blink while viewing

kenmm

boardz wrote: »

I meant to say don't blink while viewing

I think you'll need to give us more of a clue?

iwillhtfu

fritzelly wrote: »

What happened?

Presumably the gob****e in the citroen cutting across oncoming traffic.

kenmm

iwillhtfu wrote: »

Presumably the gob****e in the citroen cutting across oncoming traffic.

I thought it might be, but played it back, wasn't sure and started looking for random stuff in the background!

iwillhtfu

kenmm wrote: »

I thought it might be, but played it back, wasn't sure and started looking for random stuff in the background!

Yeah not sure what the Audi tag is there for?

kenmm

iwillhtfu wrote: »

Yeah not sure what the Audi tag is there for?

Yes, exactly!

boardz

iwillhtfu wrote: »

Presumably the gob****e in the citroen cutting across oncoming traffic.

Oops twas indeed a citroen not an audi..my bad!

jimmynokia

Watch the car on the left not sure what to make of this one ..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywZPTPqV7vc

kirving

This guy breaks the red light nearly knocks down the two girls who had a green, and then rolls backward riding the clutch and nearly hits them again.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zvMPmlkOBo

fritzelly

jimmynokia wrote: »

Watch the car on the left not sure what to make of this one ..

Cash for crash - cannot think of any other reason for what happened tho not something you should be doing with an artic

bazz26

more crazy Brit antics:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2QhENKvjfg

bladespin

kenmm

I'd hardly call the taxi a red light runner - a bit of creeping - Id'd rather more people done that and be prepared for light changes than sitting finishing the text message they are sending or sailing through what mist have been a solid red like the other car..