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Drivers sent warning letters after cyclist submits close pass videos – but she is unconviced police even watched the footage (+ videos)

Sussex Police insist videos “were each properly reviewed and assessed” but YouTube stats suggest otherwise

Tue, Aug 10, 2021 11:07
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Close Pass Cheshire

Cyclist reports four close passes to police… and is told he could be prosecuted

The incidents all happened on a stretch of road that had a 30mph speed limit in place while a shared use path was being installed

Mon, Aug 02, 2021 10:36
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“Absolutely vile” – Cyclist slams Staffordshire Police after it tells him no prosecution of drivers based on video footage if no injury or damage involved

Cycling UK says if it reflects force-wide policy, “it risks sending a dangerous message”

Wed, Jun 23, 2021 17:40
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Gwent Police confirm cyclist submitting close pass footage could face prosecution for swearing (+ video … which includes swearing)

Force says behaviour of people sending in clips of bad driving is also reviewed and may result in action being taken

Mon, May 24, 2021 11:44
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Cyclist wrongly told by police that close pass driver couldn’t be prosecuted – because rider swore following near miss (+ video – includes swearing)

Rider took issue up directly with Crown Prosecution Service and was told his own language wouldn’t affect decision of whether to proceed against motorist

Fri, Apr 16, 2021 16:29
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Gardai

Cyclist fined after submitting dangerous driving video to police

He was told he had been 'cycling without reasonable consideration' in the videos he gave to gardaí

Sat, Feb 27, 2021 09:41
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Justice (Lonpicman, Wikimedia Commons)

Close passing motorist repeatedly punched cyclist before wishing witnesses a ‘Merry Christmas’

“What saves you from custody today is the current Covid restrictions”

Fri, Feb 05, 2021 14:19
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Close pass

Police use close pass footage to highlight dangerous driving… but insisted “no offence was committed” when incident was reported

Wilmslow Police were challenged when a cyclist spotted a still taken from footage he’d submitted to them

Fri, Jan 29, 2021 16:28
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North West Sheffield close pass operation

Sheffield close pass operation – 10 miles per prosecution

“A better morning” according to officers – so what does that say about cycling on UK roads?

Sat, Dec 19, 2020 13:55
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Police tape (CC licensed by freefotouk on Flickr)

50-something driver arrested after beating up charity cyclist who complained of close pass

Merc driver stopped and waited for cyclist before punching him off his bike

Fri, Aug 14, 2020 11:06
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