"My example occurred on the shared use path next to the tram line between Goodwood Road and King William Street - very narrow and busy (even early) so there is no scope for speed and there was time for my three word education."
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Telling off drivers for mobile phone
Started this discussion. Last reply by Martin Turner 4 hours ago. 30 Replies 0 Likes
I will do this sometimes if I see them when moving and I catch up. I generally leave it if at traffic lights - but understand why some do get upset. This lady dropped the phone pretty quickly -…Continue
Close pass on Gorge Road - Truckie's point of view from the other direction
Started this discussion. Last reply by Daryl Whitwell Jun 1. 11 Replies 0 Likes
I can only agree with this Truckie's comments: Continue
How much quicker do you get to work on your bike?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dstone May 29. 47 Replies 2 Likes
My direct route to work is short - bike wins every time. My indirect ride is longer I ride to Marion early - car wins but not by much. I then ride Marion to Unley - bike wins every time due to…Continue
Cycling Normandy to Adelaide in Thongs
Started this discussion. Last reply by Clive Palfrey May 24. 3 Replies 2 Likes
Article on 33,000km cycling journey across more than…Continue
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"You should tell them. I only started deliberately turning my head or turning off when someone cycling told me it was too bright - from memory he said "too bright Dude" as he cycled past with his hand in front of his eyes. …"
"I have a helmet light which I turn on and off depending where I am. If I am riding down Rundle Street I don't want to blind pedestrians. If I am on a shared path I turn it off or turn my head away as oncoming…"
Martin Turner replied to Paul Jorgensen's discussion Telling off drivers for mobile phone"Honestly officer....I often scratch my ear with my mobile phone!!"
"Correct on all fronts, Red lights and heading west."
Charles replied to Paul Jorgensen's discussion Telling off drivers for mobile phone"Yes, and of course thousands of people hold their mobile phones to their ears whilst not using it , especially in cars , because it is such a natural thing to do. This officer was clearly embarrassed by his mistake. Having said that , anyone…"
Clive Palfrey replied to Paul Jorgensen's discussion Telling off drivers for mobile phone"I was driving along Prospect road this morning and pulled into the car park of Caffe Cena. Whilst sorting some stuff out on the passenger seat I hear a knock on the drivers side window. I get out of the car and the police officer tells me that he…"
Nick Lothian replied to Paul Jorgensen's discussion Telling off drivers for mobile phone"Someone should make an app to report drivers using their phone on. ;)"
heather replied to Paul Jorgensen's discussion Telling off drivers for mobile phone"Ross, truck drivers do not have exemption.
I reported a truck driver for using a mobile phone and simultaneously breaching ARR 198 by stopping across a bicycle passageway. The police officer said he would follow up the mobile phone breach, but…"
rossmg replied to Paul Jorgensen's discussion Telling off drivers for mobile phone"I think you will find truck drivers exempt as well .. please correct me if I am wrong."
rossmg replied to Paul Jorgensen's discussion Telling off drivers for mobile phone"Quite frankly, if I were to report each and every motorist who ran a red-light then I'd be phoning up each time I was out and about..."
heather replied to Paul Jorgensen's discussion Telling off drivers for mobile phone"One can use the justification of improving driver habits, and perhaps saving a cyclist from injury in a bicycle-vehicle collision. In Victoria a cyclist was killed when the driver was distracted by mobile phone use."
Patrick O'Kane replied to Paul Jorgensen's discussion Telling off drivers for mobile phone"I'm inclined to agree Roger. Drivers obviously shouldn't be using their mobiles whilst driving but it's not my place, or inclination, to be dobbing them in or telling them off."
heather replied to Paul Jorgensen's discussion Telling off drivers for mobile phone"Bert, interesting point when I was also wondering about wording of ARR 300.
Almost killing me. I expect SAPOL staff are not immune from being charged on pertinent ARR but would that happen? Thinking of how a police vehicle cut me off as it turned…"
"From the position on Rundle Street and the reflection of a car to his left (Frank) he isn't parked. I assume the light is red."
Martin Turner replied to Paul Jorgensen's discussion Telling off drivers for mobile phone"The officer doesn't appear to have a hand on the steering wheel of his vehicle...looks to me like the vehicle is parked."
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Crash before TDU
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Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 13:52 on January 19, 2013,
Rod said…
Hi Paul.
just left a message on your service.
My number is 0419 848303
Regards,
Rod.
- At 7:36 on April 2, 2012, heather said…
Paul,
Re your hit-run dooring. Have you contacted the police and been officially informed that the driver was cautioned and will not be charged (rather than via TV)? Have you contacted Police Complaints Authority, location 50 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000, address GPO Box 464, Adelaide SA 5001, phone (08) 8226 8677.
You cycle in the CBD so an invite to join Adelaide BUG which has an emphasis on cycling advocacy. I coordinate the group and am willing to contact politicians.
Cheers, Heather
- At 20:58 on March 31, 2012, heather said…
Hi Paul,
Below is an item from the draft BUG News Apr-2012. Do you want to add anything? I added to the AC discussion contact details for Police Complaints Authority. 50 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000. GPO Box 464, Adelaide SA 5001. Phone (08) 8226 8677. Did you write to them with copy to pertinent politicians?
Cheers, Heather
Adelaide cyclist injured in hit-run but driver not charged
A member of Adelaide Cyclists was injured in a hit-run dooring on Friday 9-Mar-2012 on Pulteney Street. He provided film of the incident that was shown on channels 7, 9 and 10.
Why was the driver only cautioned? An outcome of a hit-run near Adelaide where cyclist Ian Humphrey died (driver was lawyer and ex-police officer Eugene McGee) was tougher laws for hit-run drivers. Are these laws being ignored by authorities like SAPOL? –
http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/forum/topics/operation-door-knock-campaign-against-car-dooring –
http://www.bv.com.au/general/bikes-and-riding/93916/ –
http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/forum/topics/15-mar-2012-6pm-on-ch-7-news –
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kapunda_Road_Royal_Commission. –
http://www.theage.com.au/news/National/Hitrun-drivers-to-face-10year-maximum/2005/04/19/1113854203276.htmlPertinent Australian Road Rules under the Road Traffic Act 1961
http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/sa/consol_reg/arr210/s269.html
269—Opening doors and getting out of a vehicle etc
(3) A person must not cause a hazard to any person or vehicle by opening a door of a vehicle, leaving a door of a vehicle open, or getting off, or out of, a vehicle.http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/sa/consol_act/rta1961111/s43.html
43—Duty to stop, give assistance and present to police where person killed or injured
Penalty is disqualification of holding a driver's licence being not less than 1 year. In the case of a first offence, the court is satisfied that the offence is trifling, in which case it may order a period of disqualification that is less than the prescribed minimum period but not less than one month.Note: If the incident is considered trifling, in theory the driver has their licence suspended for a least one month. Dooring a cyclist is not necessarily a trifling offence. In Melbourne a cyclist was killed when a driver opened a car door, and again the driver was not charged. When will authorities take seriously cyclist safety, their responsibilities and Australian laws?
- At 9:11 on March 16, 2012, heather said…
Paul, saw you on TV. Started a discussion at http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/forum/topics/15-mar-2012-6pm-on-ch-7-news before I realised it was your dooring incident about to be shown on TV. On my post, a cyclist asked what was the point of new hit-run legislation that Senator Nick Xenophon played a role in. This morning I phoned Nick's office, said your filmed incident where driver only cautioned showed system not working, and spoke of related things. The assistant will determine if he will follow this up with me.
- At 13:45 on December 9, 2011,
Wilson Devo said… Hi from the Gawler Wheelers,
Welcome to the Adelaide Cyclists Website !
The Gawler Wheelers are a road cycling Groupbased in Gawler, SA.
A regular group ride is held every Saturday morning.
Check the Events Calendarof this website for the next scheduled group ride as follows :
So, please come along and try us out. All riders are welcome.
Gawler Wheelers Contact Info
http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/group/GawlerWheelers
http://twitter.com/GawlerWheelers
http://www.facebook.com/GawlerWheelers
http://www.youtube.com/user/GawlerWheelers
Email:Gawler.Wheelers@gmail.com
- At 17:47 on December 4, 2011, heather said…
Hi Paul,
Welcome to Adelaide Cyclists. You might be interested in joining AC group Commuters and, if you cycle in the city, Adelaide BUG. I coordinate four AC groups with emphasis on improving cycling conditions: Adelaide BUG, Prospect BUG, Look For Cyclists and Vote For Cyclists. There is more info in the introduction on each group web page.
Cheers, Heather
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