Hit and Run in Bloem - another one of us run down

[scotty]

Apart from the issue of driving into a cyclist, what kind of person leaves the scene? Clearly the driver is unconcerned with the fact that the cyclist may need urgent assistance.

Someone with something to hide, a non licensed one, an under the influence one.

[DIPSLICK]

Someone with something to hide, a non licensed one, an under the influence one.

60 % of the idiots on our road,,,if not more

Edited March 18, 2014 by DIPSLICK

[nathrix]

60 % of the idiots on our road,,,if not more

 

...and many of those licenses were bought too.

[DIPSLICK]

HAVE YOU GUYS NOTICED LATELY HOW MANY PEOPLE YOU SEE "DRIVING" WITH LEARNERS L ON THE BACK WITH NO LICENCED DRIVER IN THE CAR AND CLEARLY THEY ARE "LEARNING" TO DRIVE

 

 

the other day at a mall this lady couldnt do a hill start, eventually someone pulled her out the car and moved it for her

[Garfield2010]

HAVE YOU GUYS NOTICED LATELY HOW MANY PEOPLE YOU SEE "DRIVING" WITH LEARNERS L ON THE BACK WITH NO LICENCED DRIVER IN THE CAR AND CLEARLY THEY ARE "LEARNING" TO DRIVE

 

 

the other day at a mall this lady couldnt do a hill start, eventually someone pulled her out the car and moved it for her

 

Well licenses or learners, all we ask is for them to open their eyes, look out for us and not to speed.

 

I wonder how many cyclist have been killed in an accident when a car drove only 60km/hour

[nathrix]

I travel to work and back on a motorcycle. The amount of people on their phones talking or texting or browsing is absolutely shocking to say the least, this is one of the biggest problems I think. Many times when following a car, I see the driver veering to the other lane, when I pass, I notice the driver on the phone. That's when I want to remove the mirror (which I don't ), if I do that, they will take out some other innocent biker just to get back at all bikers. The laws need to be much more severe and it must be policed and implemented, which as another problem we have.

Edited March 18, 2014 by nathrix ® ©™

[DIPSLICK]

texting maybe a bigger problem than DOP

[shaper]

texting maybe a bigger problem than DOP

Smart phones will only make this situation worse as people whatsapp, bbm, facebook browse whilst driving.

[Mojoman]

I travel to work and back on a motorcycle. The amount of people on their phones talking or texting or browsing is absolutely shocking to say the least, this is one of the biggest problems I think. Many times when following a car, I see the driver veering to the other lane, when I pass, I notice the driver on the phone. That's when I want to remove the mirror (which I don't ), if I do that, they will take out some other innocent biker just to get back at all bikers. The laws need to be much more severe and it must be policed and implemented, which as another problem we have.

I have just done a drive down past Helen Joseph hospital to Atlas studios and it appears that taxis now run the bus lanes and if you dont have a phone against your ear or in your hand then you are not welcome!

 

I am fully in favour of a law that allows the cop to take your phone, remove the sim card and then smash the phone onto the floor. This is the only way people will change when it comes to using a phone while operating a car.

[nathrix]

texting maybe a bigger problem than DOP

 

I think it is.

 

If you only look at the cycling related incidents lately, the majority of drivers say they didn't see the cyclists, so they must have been either blind as a bat or on their ******** phones (if not drunk or speeding), it's the only explanation.

[gummibear]

Heal up soon.

[Garfield2010]

texting maybe a bigger problem than DOP

 

And texting while driving after a few doppe

[nathrix]

@troypople: A great summary @carteblanchetv @bicyclesafetysa Riding a bike shouldn’t be Russian roulette http://t.co/PHXFXJAtPk

[hboli4]

He was hit by a car. The witness did not get the number plate. However, another couple earlier saw this guy riding very recklessly and then took a picture of his number plates so he will be reeled in soon enough.

 

Maybe we should go to the court when this guy needs to appear - I wanna see what he looks like and hear what he has to say.

 

I also believe we need stricter laws in terms of when nightclubs need to close. They should close by midnight by law. This will mean everyone have to go home. Bloem also needs roadblocks as we NEVER have any.... People aren't afraid to drive drunk here.

 

People leaving a club at 5AM is a danger on the road especially for cyclists.

 

Just look at how many robots / lamp poles / cars / lives get destroyed close to the 2 most prominent night clubs in Bloemfontein

 

I've been saying this since I moved to Bloem about 5 years ago. I have stayed in most major cities bar Durban and this is the only place you do not see a roadblock or traffic officer at night, actually hardly ever.

 

Drinking and driving is a major problem as well as speeding.

 

In general Bloem drivers are quite aggressive on the road in my opinion.

[DIPSLICK]

In general Bloem drivers are quite aggressive on the road in my opinion.

 

BRANNAS AND COKE DOES THAT

[nathrix]

And texting while driving after a few doppe

 

"Texting while driving over the speed limit after a few doppe without a license and a vehicle not roadworthy"

 

The case will most probably be thrown out of court due to lack of evidence or the "uninjured" driver will receive a suspended sentence....<---- that's the problem right there.