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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/bike-blog/2017/jul/21/undercover-police-target-london-drivers-who-pass-too-close-to-cyclists
Dare I believe it, are the police daring to care about vulnerable road users.
Last night a car driver nearly 'pinched' another rider and then me; as I later passed her window was open and to my shame I just shouted "Put your phone down" as soon as I saw her rather than asking why she was so close.
The middle aged female driver was on the phone, the phone was dropped and I think she wee'd herself a little.
Having got her composure she gave me the 'loco' hand gesture, but she did then stay 30 yards behind me.
Sometimes, there is an advantage to have a deep voice and being of a darker hue. Sometimes