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So Mrs Magpie got knocked off her bike tonight on the way home from work.
Private hire driver pulled out of Keppel St onto Malet St (WC1E) and clipped her rear wheel (now slightly buckled). Sent her to the floor landed on her elbow (nasty graze)
Two good working lights hiviz reflective vest and helmet. Smidsy. He stopped and was very apologietic. There were several witnesses. One emailed her with a picture of the car and registration.
Driver gave her his licensed private hire driver badge which she took a pic of. However she says the picture looked nothing like him.
He offered to pay for repairs etc. She's mostly fine and cycled home. Sore side neck and elbow though. He also gave his number.
Said he worked for Clement cars. And it was his first night on the job. Clearly just didn't look at all when pulling out. She warns to report him to his employer but a google doesn't reveal any Clement cars.
Can you trace a driver by license plate and TFL number? She thinks it might be a bit ott to get the police involved etc. But wants him to get some training and her wheel repaired and paid for.
Thoughts?