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Hit cyclist whilst driving received written charge letter
DIR By: Jayj21286
Date: February 1, 2024, 4:33 am
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Any advice guys? I accidently hit this cyclist we both went on
green light both streets go green simultaneously. Genuinely
didn't see them coming due to all the other hazards around me
especially as two pedestrians crossed onto the road and blocked
my vision for a second. I have received a written charge letter
(mg4e) to plea guilty/not guilty really unsure what to do, I
don't want to go court and then be slapped with a higher fine
and more points any advice will much appriciated.
HTML https://youtu.be/XkGZE8tscDE
I am a private hire driver and have a clean licence with no
previous convictions.
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Re: Hit cyclist whilst driving received written charge letter
DIR By: DWMB2
Date: February 1, 2024, 4:38 am
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It might be helpful to members if you tell us what the alleged
offence is.
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Re: Hit cyclist whilst driving received written charge letter
DIR By: Jayj21286
Date: February 1, 2024, 4:40 am
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Driving without due care and attention
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Re: Hit cyclist whilst driving received written charge letter
DIR By: guest46
Date: February 1, 2024, 4:44 am
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Looking at the video, there's no defence evident - others may
comment. He has a light on, although going straight on was a
weird move - but that doesn't help you. Bang to rights I'm
afraid.
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Re: Hit cyclist whilst driving received written charge letter
DIR By: Jayj21286
Date: February 1, 2024, 4:46 am
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Totally understand so you would say pleading guilty by post
would be the best option the go for?
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Re: Hit cyclist whilst driving received written charge letter
DIR By: The Rookie
Date: February 1, 2024, 5:56 am
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> Totally understand so you would say pleading guilty by post
would be the best option the go for?
>
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As per my post on FB, yes.
I really can't see a viable defence and losing in court will
cost you circa £1000 (costs will start at £660 and you will lose
the 1/3 discount off the fine) at least and you may even get
more points.
To me it's clear he was 'there to be seen' and a careful and
competent driver (the standard applied) should have seen him,
even if the route he was taking was unexpected, although it
looks to me like he was looking to turn right.
GSV -
HTML https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.5113783,-0.1330146,3a,75y,90t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sA0bH-o7vkXG2r_EdYZZUTA!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fpanoid%3DA0bH-o7vkXG2r_EdYZZUTA%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D118.60297%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i16384!8i8192?entry=ttu
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Re: Hit cyclist whilst driving received written charge letter
DIR By: Jayj21286
Date: February 1, 2024, 6:03 am
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Brilliant, I was thinking exactly the same. Would you know
what's the maximum fine and points I can receive for an incident
like this having no prior convictions.
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Re: Hit cyclist whilst driving received written charge letter
DIR By: Jayj21286
Date: February 1, 2024, 6:07 am
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P.s that's exactly where I was 😂😂
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Re: Hit cyclist whilst driving received written charge letter
DIR By: 666
Date: February 1, 2024, 6:55 am
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--- Quote from: Jayj21286 link ---
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> Brilliant, I was thinking exactly the same. Would you know
what's the maximum fine and points I can receive for an incident
like this having no prior convictions.
>
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That depends on how the magistrates view the seriousness of the
offence.
The fine is unlimited (though in practice, it will be
income-related), points range 3 to 9, disqualification possible.
You can see the guidelines here
HTML https://www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk/offences/magistrates-court/item/careless-driving-drive-without-due-care-and-attention-revised-2017/
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Re: Hit cyclist whilst driving received written charge letter
DIR By: Zoltronix72
Date: February 3, 2024, 3:42 pm
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With the new additions to the Highway Code why did you start
moving on a green light with pedestrians on the crossing? The
crossing should be clear before you start moving.
I think if you had waited for the crossing to clear the cyclist
would have been your attention.
My advice would be to enter the guilty plea and take the
punishment.
I can’t go into stating why I give the above advice.
But a hefty fine is definitely on the way and a good haul of
points, or even possibly a ban.
I think pleading not guilty could raise the possibility of a
ban.
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