'What concerns me most is that this dangerous driver remains a threat to other road users': A reader recalls 12 months of legal stress having been assaulted for challenging dangerous driving on Christmas Eve in 2021 cycling
A cyclist has recalled the shocking road rage incident which saw him assaulted after questioning a driver's mobile phone use behind the wheel.
"I said 'you shouldn't be on the phone while driving'. He responded 'you shouldn't be talking while riding'. When he said the word 'riding' he lunged at me with his right hand and struck me on the left side of my head. He then accelerated off as I said 'don't hit me — that's an assault — I'll be reporting you, you'll be reported, sir'.
"The vehicle was held up at a zebra crossing with pedestrians crossing. I limped my damaged bike to the pavement and approached the BMW on the passenger side to tell the driver I'd be reporting him."He continued to hold his phone in his left hand in a phone call as a female pedestrian walked across the zebra crossing. Obviously angry, he failed to give way and narrowly missed her, accelerating off at speed.
"A damage report by the amazing guys at CycleWorks Kennington was submitted to the police but not submitted in court. I had to report this myself in court to the magistrate in order to get compensation." "I thought the video evidence I provided was compelling: offences I can see include using a phone whilst driving, failing to wear a seatbelt, dangerous driving, failing to stop after an accident and failing to give way on a zebra crossing. I have no idea why they decided these offences were not worthy of further action.
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