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@Ramsaye
Rear ended today.
Canonbury Road/Essex Road Junction. Waiting at lights, primary position and bump. It was the southbound left lane I had two cars in front of me so chose to be part of the traffic rather than filter up to the front.
Low speed impact and I went down like a premiership footballer. Bike is fine, I have some bruising on the shoulder.
Guy admitted to not seeing me as he was adjusting his stereo at the time and is to be charged with careless driving (PCSOs were on the spot so called out the police to charge him). Witness statement done, ambulance checked me out and said I have high blood pressure (no shit Sherlock, I've just been rear ended).
In two minds about the guy being charged. He was genuinely apologetic and concerned about me but any faster and it could have been a lot worse. So despite what has happened I think he is now going to be a far safer driver.