A car made a left at a good speed and had I not stopped I would have been hit. I bumped a bicyclist a couple of years ago. why DON'T I have the right to be angry?my boyfriend commutes by bike almost everywhere, and is a seasoned cyclist on the UW cycling team - he knows the laws of the road inside and out when it comes to cycliing/walking/driving - drivers constantly yell at him / give him grief / cut him off when he's riding LEGALLY in the bike lane or to the right of the road - and he rides well over 20mph so it's not like he's just "cruising." It took me a moment to realize that no, the car wasn't slowing down, it was going faster. Jones based the coyote on Mark Twain's book Roughing It, in which Twain described the coyote as "a long, slim, sick and sorry-looking skeleton" that is "a living, breathing allegory of Want. A. She was nice though and apologized. Whats the policy on yelling at people who almost hit you with their car? which was funny and/or sucked because it did turn out to be a woman that happened to be overweight. =D. Hitting or damaging the car while I was in it would actually be considered assault. It's annoying for pedestrians and also other cars. and our (For me I think its cosmic retribution for noticing that asian women have hit me three times on my bike and twice on my motorcycle.) Who does?I'm not really all that sorry to get your hackles up -- but the way you presented you boyfriend's riding was not all that complementary, since my statistics show that these are exactly the kinds of bicycle behaviors -- riding to fast, too closely to cars opening doors -- expecting driver to check their "blind" spots for HIM?!? It's true. Cheaper than laser hair removal! If you're a pedestrian following traffic laws and an idiot nearly runs you over, you have every right to yell, scream and fight the dumb bastard for putting your (or others) life in danger. 14/15 years old next to her bicycle. This conversation is older than 2 months and has been closed to new posts. I also yell at people who don't merge properly, and people who swerve when they're texting. Privacy Policy. This happened to me a few weeks ago only I was on the one crossing. As he got past my car I heard him yell into his phone that some asshole almost ran him over. Yeah, I like to slap them, but then I end up just hurting my hand. (They cant drive) 3. Unfortunately, the cameras are horrible, low resolution garbage, so I couldn't make out the license plate. The girl was on her cell phone and not paying attention. I was just riding down the street when the car door jumped at me You care enough that you are experiencing severe anxiety over it, you must be a good person. When this happens to me, I don't yell, but instead just give them the Death Ray stare. Collision coverage will also cover damage to your car if you caused the accident, or if there were no other drivers involved, like if you drove into a telephone pole. The bee, of course, flies anyway because bees don't care what humans think is impossible. Next came the questions about whether or not I was OK. A lone tear trickled from behind her sunglasses as she wrote down her phone number which she gave me and asked that I call her to let her know I was OK later that night.So yeah, I yell if the instance warrants it. God, I was so pissed off. The hair off a whore's snatch, Christy? tfhrc.gov/safety/pedbikeThe moral of the story? You might have heard that he was thrown into a lion's den, or that three of his friends were thrown into a fiery furnace by the king. It was an open stretch of freeway (the 5 North if anyone in CA knows) and I was staying straight. This vehicle came straight toward me at an unsafe speed, headlights practically blinding me. It's only fair, you know? . Vicki, your points are good ones. 4. A Car Almost Hit Me, and I Realized THIS. Thankfully, because I drive my Prius at 15 mph, they don't yell at me too loudly. I was wondering why people yell at me every day. Yep, he's race-class and fit, and he definitely loves to push it on TRAILS - and he rides fast on roads mostly to keep pace with traffic (because cruising slow is dangerous too) but pretty much all the info you spewed out at me doesn't apply to him :), I should rephrase how he rides over 20mph - he rides as fast as he can when there's traffic on roads to keep up with the pace - he's not racing wildly to try and show off - he is not some stupid hipster with no safety gear riding a crap fixie, please! I slammed my fist on the hood of the car to make the driver stop. This is a thread about a particular instance in which a reverse Darwin would rule: It is really too bad that people in the cars, which are a survive friendly advantage in an accident with a pedestrian, are not the ones who die and live another day to reproduce. Three ways if you include bikes. 2. Haha! She also stated that she didn't feel comfortable outright accusing anyone, either. Whats the policy on yelling at people who almost hit you with their car? You are not in a relationship for the long term. Here are the top 5:1. It infuriates me that they totally disregard my life like that, not even to make an effort to locate the person responsible. Get the fuck over it. I didn't know whores had hair on their snatches. Ian moved automobiles, boats, trailers and dumpsters, and knocked down trees, wires, buildings, homes, the Sanibel bridge, and power. I just don't think that yelling at them or pounding on their car will make any difference other than to enrage the driver and escalate the situation. Compare rates and shop affordable car insurance today Password: Register: FAQ: Social Groups: Calendar: Search: Today's Posts: Mark Forums Read . It is so powerful that it could melt the hair off of a whore's snatch. haha :( I used to work for a personal injury law office, and we had a lot of cases regarding negligent drivers not paying attention to crosswalks. Yellow, black. A body shop can . "make sure people don't get the impression my boyfriend is a boozey ego-maniac speed racer cyclist wearing no helmet and riding blindly into the night." I AM suggesting that other drivers, cyclists, and even pedestrians should be aware of blind spots and not do something stupid to place themselves in danger. : r/legaladvice; 4.Legal Implications for Pedestrians Hit by a Car on Purpose; 5.What do I do if someone intentionally hit me with their car . First, photograph your vehicle and the surrounding area and write down as many details as you can. I wasn't calling you a negligent pedestrian, Andrea. Don't question this, just accept. You can get indignant becuase you have the right of way, and they don't yield, but you still have to watch out for yourself too. It maybe just me but I think people ought to pay more attention to driving safely when they are behind the wheel of a 3000 LB vehicle instead of paying attention to everything BUT their driving. 3.9% The motorist was overtaking the bicyclist, cause of the accident unclear. 2.7% The bicyclist was struck while traveling on the wrong (left) side of the road. Oh, and passive weenies make the world a more dangerous place. May 8, 2008. Chris, I never implied that you said people shouldn't ever check blind spots or that you don't check or even that your exceptional cases aren't valid. I didn't actually hit you!!!!!". I think I know where he lives, should I talk to him and apologize, I just feel terrible and I don't know if I should do something about it. Remain at the Scene When you come out of a building to meet your parked car damaged or dented, you need to remain at the scene of the incident. Nearly 150 deaths, including 136 people in Florida, and an estimated $50 billion of damage and loss was left in Ian's wake. If anyone can shed some light on this for me, it'd be much appreciated. it happens all the time. its happened to me before, its something hard to forget though and you just have to move past it because it in fact wasn't an accident. Sorry Chris. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. what're the odds? Love it.This thread is just another example of why you should always pack some heat! Cars interacting with cyclists and pedestrians are a challenge at best. Yellow, black. Your . I work for a security company and have access to the cameras on the property. If someone claims you hit their car when you didn't actually hit their car, then you need to provide all available evidence to support your claim. Because it doesn't sound like you do. However, there are times when the rear car is not responsible for your . In fact, he's on a gigantic, beastly mountain frame with thick, ultra-grippy (thicker than typical mountain bike tires) wheels, with double NEON YELLOW panniers, all the proper safety gear/reflectors, et cetera. Yellow, black. This vehicle came straight toward me at an unsafe speed, headlights practically blinding me. We had one client who's head crashed the windshield of a car. Effective solution to blame and be angry at drivers? Wirelessly posted (Mozilla/5.0 (iPhone; U; CPU like Mac OS X; en) AppleWebKit/420.1 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/3.0 Mobile/4A102 Safari/419.3). ;P. Han - it's post lunch, i've got a satisfied tummy so it's hard to throw flames, le sigh! You should be fine sharing it w/ your co-workers, you didn't try to hit anyone on purpose. While drivers need to be very careful, and extend safety measures, bicyclists have a much higher duty to improve their safety measures and courtesies when sharing the roads with cars. It takes but a quick glance to check your blind spot and it's especially important to check it if you're planning to make a move in a busy area. You may have driven carelessly but the police will not be citing you for a traffic violation where there was no contact and is based on the claims of the other driver. We just can't check every angle, especially in our blind spots -- that's why they call them blind spots. i like to smack their hood and yell, "HEY! Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough in Merseyside, England.With a population of 498,042 in 2019, it is the 10th largest English district by population and its metropolitan area is the fifth largest in the United Kingdom, with a population of 2.24 million.. On the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary, Liverpool historically lay within the ancient hundred of West Derby in the county of . This is why bikers should be especially aware of blindspots, and "drive" accordingly, following the rules of the road.Bikes are inherently more dangerous than cars. Some reckless habits include; texting while driving, failure to use turn signals, and doing any other activities that take your attention away from the road. I was almost hit by a car. Informative. driver have reposiblity to watch for pedestrains at all time, crosswalk or no crosswalk. Poetry.My worst experience was several years ago. If the pedestrian died as a result of the accident, you could face manslaughter charges. However, if you are the passenger, then you are taking a . Oh. Few drivers WANT to hurt a cyclist, so it can be very frustrating for drivers, too, when cyclists act irresponsibly, and believe me, having been on both sides of the wheel/bars, I can relate to both.My suggestion is, let's start doing better for ourselves, THEN let's look at the other.It's been interesting Vicki, thanks for the discussion. "Ok, that last comment was simply inflammatory, because I'm your friendly neighborhoodTROLL! Do not give a cute little wave. So let's get real and try to treat others with more courtesy.Even the Washington State Driver's Manual, pg 49, addresses this at dol.wa.gov/driverslicens"In many collisions with motorcycles, bicycles andpedestrians, drivers reported that they were looking butdid not see them. technically, there's no such thing as "frame" damage on these cars, as they don't have frames. If you dreamed of seeing how you hit someone with a car, this means you should pay attention to your inner self. If he was turning left at a green, then she had the right of way. 01 Nov 2022 18:10:51 There is no sidewalk in some malls anyway. My mother told me that I shouldn't give drivers the finger on the grounds some people are just plain crazy. I live that clip, Tom. In 2015 in Erie, PA, I was walking downtown at 6 a.m. and passed a pedestrian who I'd seen the day before. He is always hungry." Jones said he created the Wile E. Coyote-Road Runner cartoons as a parody of traditional "cat and mouse" cartoons such as MGM's Tom and Jerry. And I don't cross against crosswalk signs, or make a habit of jaywalking, et cetera et cetera. It is very real. The TL;DR version of this review (which only spans the past 4 years) is store invites crime into . User Name: Remember Me? However, there are limits, and I must disagree with you here. From: The Man Who Was Almost Hit By Your Car. You may be punishing yourself for your misdeeds or past actions. I've almost been hit by people running red lights, whipping through turns at crosswalks, and coming out of parking garages. You are using an out of date browser. He had a steadfast testimony, served with several kings, translated dreams, and even had visions of the last days. There may be an email address or online form you can use to report the driver. If someone hits your car and you do have collision coverage, then your insurance company can help pay for repairs. My walk signal turns on. I was almost hit by an oncoming vehicle in the parking lot of my work one evening. peace out. P.S. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. And, for those who think that the call with my grandmother might have distracted me from the giant Ford speeding down 1st ave, think again. Long after you serve your time, you could experience challenges because of your criminal record. Unless you don't get along with your coworkers I'd suggest talking with someone about the incident. However, most lawyers would not take a case where someone was almost hit unless there was a significant injury caused by the near-collision. We as drivers need to become more aware and look for pedestrians/cyclists. I'm sure if my bf knew I was talking about this he'd laugh at me for being so engaged in something that's pretty much second nature to him (cycling to and from work and dealing with crazy hazards on the road). I was on a four lane road (two lanes going one way, two the other) where a city bus stopped in the right lane to drop some people off. I just get so scared for my dog! "Granted, you used the "every" qualifier twice, but I hope you do advocate that drivers check their relevant blind spot EVERY time for relevant maneuvers. I used to carry an umbrella though to hit them better, and if I walked more, I'd probably feel great using my keys. 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