So my wife was coming home one of the days a couple of weeks ago and she was riding responsibly along a main road when a pedestrian, not paying any attention, decides to cross the road without looking whats approaching on the opposite side of the road.
Luckily my wife had her wits about her and saw the person crossing in front of her.
So, a few weeks a go I went out on my e-bike to pop into Argos for a couple of things that I had ordered. Argos is less than 5 minutes, on a bicycle, round the corner from me and it involves negotiating 2 roundabouts and a set of traffic lights, on a t-junction.
All went ok on the journey to the retailer, thanks in part to a Police vehicle that followed us for part of the way which stopped motorists overtaking and driving too close (thanks you Mr/Mrs Police Officers).
On the way back I was riding towards the t-junction traffic lights when the following happened -
If you are unaware, in the UK you can only drive through Traffic Lights when the lights are on Green - if the lights are Red or Amber you must stop at the white line.
As you can see on the above video a Red Mini speeds passed me when the lights were already changing to Amber and proceeded to cross the white line as the lights changed to Red - this is illegal. It doesn't matter if it's a bicycle, moped, car, van etc - it is illegal and very dangerous.
Hopefully the person will realise the error of their ways and be more careful in future but people riding or driving through Red Lights, in Barrow, is happening more and more these days - there is no excuse for it!
Welcome to my blog.
A few things about me and this blog - this is not a blog against all motorists. I believe that anybody that uses the road system in the UK must show respect for fellow road users.
When I ride my bicycle I do obey the Highway Code - I don't ride through red lights, I try to always use cycle lanes (where available), I do wear safety gear and bright clothing so I can be seen.
The new Highway Code rules have caused many misunderstandings that the media have sensationalised as being anti-car - it isn't it's just trying to make the roads safer for everyone.
