This close pass happened at a pinch point in to road, just as I was about to signal and manoeuvre to turn right at the junction ahead.
As far as I am aware, the driver chose to contest the charge and didn’t turn up at the resulting court hearing. He was sentenced as follows: 3 Points, £220 fine, £310 court costs, £88 victim surcharge.
Rule 163 of the Highway Code: (abridged)
Give motorcyclists, cyclists and horse riders and horse drawn vehicles at least as much room as you would when overtaking a car (see Rules 211 to 215).
As a guide:
• leave at least 1.5 metres when overtaking cyclists at speeds of up to 30mph, and give them more space when overtaking at higher speeds
• you should wait behind the motorcyclist, cyclist, horse rider, horse drawn vehicle or pedestrian and not overtake if it is unsafe or not possible to meet these clearances
Leicester UK
Charles Street
close pass
Careless and inconsiderate driving
cycling
people on bicycles
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