Is it time to start calling out bad cyclists?

That's all about getting points on your licence, not losing them.

Although I don't think anyone has ever gained or lost points from a licence because of bad or good cycling, despite a tiny possibility of losing a licence outright.

They can stop you driving, they can't stop you cycling. (or walking or riding a horse) Whether they do stop you driving is immaterial, the fact that you need a licence means it is a permitted activity.
Cycling is a right, driving isn't.

Highly doubt it, you'd need a license to ride a bicycle in order to lose them.

They can't stop you loving either, man.

Weirdly, you can lose your driving license if you cycle whilst pissed in Poland, which must mean sanctions are less strict for those who never took the test. Unless they make you take a driving test then ban you.

"They can't stop you loving either, man."
"You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to snottyotter again."

@FFM I think drivers tend to be better on passing their tests rather than later once complacency sets in.

That idea makes sense, but turns out not to be the case. The data say that male drivers 18-25 are disproportionately dangerous to themselves and everyone else.

It's possible that the danger presented by 18-25 year old drivers is less to do with when they passed their test, and more to do with the fact that they are 18-25, and so are their friends.

It's probably more that 18-25yr old people go out more than the older generation. Most older people I know only use their cars for commuting where the traffic is generally much slower

It's possible that the danger presented by 18-25 year old drivers is less to do with when they passed their test, and more to do with the fact that they are 18-25, and so are their friends.

Yup, I reckon that is the case.

It's probably more that 18-25yr old people go out more than the older generation. Most older people I know only use their cars for commuting where the traffic is generally much slower

I think it's true even when you correct for time or distance travelled. You can go straight to one study here, just check out the graphs! (I made a mistake, it's 17-20 year old men that are the real danger). There may well be more studies out there.

Testosterone's a hell of a drug.

To the utter fucknut on the green frame with green spoked snowflake laced shitheap, turning right from Clapton road to the narroway by hackney baths..... The reason your lady friend was screaming at you was simple..... Turning right across on coming traffic is a dull move to start with. Shouting at said lady friend for being slow, really won't help.
Screaming at peds for calling you an utter arse, that was simply deserved. Hitting the kerb and bailing, that my son was utter gold.
Potential winner of the bell end of the day award!

Why is it impossible to ride in primary without some complete bell-end taking it as an invitation to pass between yourself and the kerb in the most stupid circumstances?

On this occasion, following a line of traffic down Highgate West Hill at 20-something miles an hour. Fortunately I heard/saw him coming so left plenty of room (in hindsight I should've shut the door), but what really annoyed me is once he'd passed me there was nowhere else for him to go. He sat a few feet behind a Passat estate, which I was secretly hoping would brake suddenly for one of the many speed bumps so I could point and laugh while the inconsiderate cretin was picking bits of rear windscreen from his face.

I didn't 'call him out', since past experience shows people get offended at you daring to suggest they'd done anything wrong, followed by blaming you for riding 'in the middle of the road'.

deploy snot rocket left, and then say "oh sorry, I did not expect you to be undertaking me"

deploy shit rocket left, and then say "oh sorry, I did not expect you to be undertaking me"

Ftfy.

deploy snottyotterocket left is what i meant

Just rode down CS7 (London Bridge - Stockwell) at rush hour for the first time. The volume of idiot cyclists was unbelievable. They were more dangerous than the car traffic I reckon... boxing you in against busses, pulling out to turn right in front of you without looking, cramming in front of you at lights etc

Just rode down CS7 (London Bridge - Stockwell) at rush hour for the first time.

Best avoid it if you want to be safe.

Just rode down CS7 (London Bridge - Stockwell) at rush hour for the first time. The volume of idiot cyclists was unbelievable. They were more dangerous than the car traffic I reckon... boxing you in against busses, pulling out to turn right in front of you without looking, cramming in front of you at lights etc

standard procedure along there.

@jim1985 - for balance, you need to make that journey in the morning also.

I've started doing my morning commute from Clapham to Blackfriars at 0730 instead of 0800 - makes the world of difference along CS7.

On the ride back in the evenings I've taken to going at a much reduced pace and hanging back massively at junctions and lights. If you are anywhere near the front of the queue you will be engulfed by cyclists within seconds.

calling me out for fucking about with my seat last night and then forgetting to tighten.
it all came to a head on westminster bridge when my seat turned 90'.
<---what a tool

@jim1985 - for balance, you need to make that journey in the morning also.

Must be hellish - a peloton of bleary-eyed dayglow nodders. No thanks.

they have more energy in the mornings so they're even more tenacious in their actions.