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  • Driver fined over passing cyclist too close in Hoveton

    From Simon Mason@21:1/5 to All on Fri Sep 29 08:40:48 2023
    A driver has been fined and given points after a change to the Highway Code over passing too close to cyclists.

    A driver has been fined and given points after a change to the Highway Code over passing too close to cyclists.

    Michelle Heard, 36, pleaded guilty to driving without reasonable consideration to other road users at Norwich Magistrates' Court.

    She was charged over causing a danger of a collision after her Vauxhall Corsa was too close when overtaking a cyclist on Station Road in Hoveton in October 2022.

    Changes to the Highway Code last year altered the hierarchy of road users to improve the safety of people walking, cycling and riding horses.

    It now states that drivers must leave at least 1.5m when overtaking people cycling at speeds of up to 30mph.

    Heard, of Hastings Way, Sutton, near Stalham, was fined £103 and given three points.

    In a separate case, a Ford Fiesta driver denies driving without due care and attention by passing a cyclist too close on Dereham Road, Norwich, on September 9 last year.

    The case against Archie O'Neon, 18, from Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, has been adjourned until March 24 next year.

    https://www.northnorfolknews.co.uk/news/23820901.driver-fined-passing-cyclist-close-hoveton/

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  • From JNugent@21:1/5 to Simon Mason on Fri Sep 29 15:03:01 2023
    On 29/09/2023 10:40, Simon Mason wrote:

    A driver has been fined and given points after a change to the Highway Code over passing too close to cyclists.

    A driver has been fined and given points after a change to the Highway Code over passing too close to cyclists.

    STEREO?

    Michelle Heard, 36, pleaded guilty to driving without reasonable consideration to other road users at Norwich Magistrates' Court.
    She was charged over causing a danger of a collision after her Vauxhall Corsa was too close when overtaking a cyclist on Station Road in Hoveton in October 2022.
    Changes to the Highway Code last year altered the hierarchy of road users to improve the safety of people walking, cycling and riding horses.
    It now states that drivers must leave at least 1.5m when overtaking people cycling at speeds of up to 30mph.

    The Highway Code, as intelligent people know, does not say "must" except
    when referring to a statute or regulation.

    Statute and Regulation, please.

    Oh hang on... we're talking of *intelligent* people.

    So we'll let you off.


    Heard, of Hastings Way, Sutton, near Stalham, was fined £103 and given three points.

    In a separate case, a Ford Fiesta driver denies driving without due care and attention by passing a cyclist too close on Dereham Road, Norwich, on September 9 last year.

    The case against Archie O'Neon, 18, from Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, has been adjourned until March 24 next year.

    https://www.northnorfolknews.co.uk/news/23820901.driver-fined-passing-cyclist-close-hoveton/


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  • From Simon Mason@21:1/5 to All on Fri Sep 29 13:33:18 2023
    QUOTE: Michelle Heard, 36, pleaded guilty to driving without reasonable consideration to other road users at Norwich Magistrates' Court. ENDS

    "Fessing up early doors" as we say in the trade.

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  • From Spike@21:1/5 to Simon Mason on Fri Sep 29 22:02:00 2023
    Simon Mason <swldxer1958@gmail.com> wrote:
    A driver has been fined and given points after a change to the Highway
    Code over passing too close to cyclists.

    https://www.northnorfolknews.co.uk/news/23820901.driver-fined-passing-cyclist-close-hoveton/

    So how was the gap measured?

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  • From Simon Mason@21:1/5 to All on Fri Sep 29 22:49:35 2023
    QUOTE: In a separate case, a Ford Fiesta driver denies driving without due care and attention by passing a cyclist too close on Dereham Road, Norwich, on September 9 last year.

    The case against Archie O'Neon, 18, from Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, has been adjourned until March 24 next year. ENDS

    Oh no - it will be another slap on the wrist due to the "stress" the driver had to go through due to having to stew for 6 months waiting for a verdict - poor lamb.

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  • From JNugent@21:1/5 to Simon Mason on Sat Sep 30 12:10:55 2023
    On 29/09/2023 15:33, Simon Mason wrote:

    QUOTE: Michelle Heard, 36, pleaded guilty to driving without reasonable consideration to other road users at Norwich Magistrates' Court. ENDS

    "Fessing up early doors" as we say in the trade.

    It is an offence to impersonate a police officer.

    It is an attempt to purport to be a lawyer.

    You seem to be committing both offences, as a mere floor-sweeper and
    mop-man.

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  • From Simon Mason@21:1/5 to All on Sat Sep 30 10:18:53 2023
    QUOTE:
    It now states that drivers must leave at least 1.5m when overtaking people cycling at speeds of up to 30mph. ENDS

    And further out at higher passing speeds.

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  • From Spike@21:1/5 to Simon Mason on Sat Sep 30 21:55:06 2023
    Simon Mason <swldxer1958@gmail.com> wrote:
    QUOTE:
    It now states that drivers must leave at least 1.5m when overtaking
    people cycling at speeds of up to 30mph. ENDS

    And further out at higher passing speeds.

    All we need now is a means of measuring the 1.5m…

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  • From Simon Mason@21:1/5 to All on Sat Sep 30 23:37:37 2023
    QUOTE: Heard, of Hastings Way, Sutton, near Stalham, was fined £103 and given three points. ENDS

    Good to see that you can lose your licence for passing cyclists too closely - about time too.

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  • From Spike@21:1/5 to Simon Mason on Sun Oct 1 09:00:52 2023
    Simon Mason <swldxer1958@gmail.com> wrote:
    QUOTE: Heard, of Hastings Way, Sutton, near Stalham, was fined £103 and given three points. ENDS

    Good to see that you can lose your licence for passing cyclists too
    closely - about time too.

    When exactly did three points and a small fine amount to a loss of licence?

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  • From Simon Mason@21:1/5 to All on Sun Oct 1 03:42:23 2023
    QUOTE: She was charged over causing a danger of a collision after her Vauxhall Corsa was too close when overtaking a cyclist on Station Road in Hoveton in October 2022. ENDS

    Another whole year of "stress" due to court delays - poor lamb.

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