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@johnnyringo
I'm sure many of you have come across the situation before: someone attempts an ill-judged overtaking manouevre as you're cycling along and then, due to an oncoming car, has to take evasive action by pulling into your path. Well, this happened to me yesterday and the back of the ****'s SUV Range Rover brushed me.
I took down the plate and went to the police station who said nothing would happen. This is frustrating. The driver's actions were dangerous and reckless, and he/she needs to at least be cautioned. Interestingly, the plod also said that another issue I'd have would be to prove who was driving as it may not have been the owner...if I couldn't prove that, then...well, I'd have problems...
I've had experiences like this before and the cops have all but told me to get lost.
I'd happily take the **** to court over this but it seems that I'd be wasting my time.