Comments on: “Disregard For Safety Of Other Road Users”

By: KHALIFAKHAN FASHALA

KHALIFAKHAN FASHALA — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 12:04:28 +0000

No, I am not blind … the rider had not been indicating before deciding to turn. There was no flashing light up to the right turn and if you look carefully you will see the indicator flash on the left and then right after the near-collision. That is because the compunction reaction of knowing it should have been engaged before and had not done so. It was engaged after the fact and the rider knew it. …. Again care and caution need to adhered to for both parties.

By: Gary E Wilson

Gary E Wilson — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 23:17:58 +0000

Safe roads are what the taxpayer pays for, and it can be a little better than what is is currently. The fines will offset the cost of additional police officers. Right now , as a person out for a walk or run..you sure would have to do your best to pick a safe as possible route, and that is extremely difficult. I salute those who are tasked with traffic enforcement.

By: Yup

Yup — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 21:33:06 +0000

I see it all the time. When you think you’re speeding at 30mph you get eyeballed by irate drivers who are clocking 40mph. I commute from Pembroke to St. George all the time. This is now a daily normal occurrence that is frequently overlooked. Our roads are seriously dangerous because of reckless drivers.

By: Funkyone

Funkyone — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 11:00:14 +0000

Look carefully – You can see the biker’s indicator is on. The biker did nothing wrong and was actually very agile to avoid the idiot willing to kill him.

By: Wow

Wow — Sat, 15 Aug 2020 22:37:01 +0000

What a stupid comment you said. Indicate or not still doesn’t give anyone the right to overtake at high speed.

By: I Don’t Use Glasses, Do You

I Don’t Use Glasses, Do You — Sat, 15 Aug 2020 11:58:51 +0000

Are you blind, or did you just run your mouth without actually watching the entire video in detail like so many online posters do? Reason I ask is because you can clearly see at the end of the video the riders indicator flashing as he rerouted and headed in the direction of the driver. This is how rumors etc. spread, because people speak factually about their opinion when they have little to zero facts.

By: Einstein

Einstein — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 13:46:04 +0000

many things have been “taken away” from people over generations. It does not mean it is fair. Human rights are always violated. Transport is a right, not a privilege – in a fair and sensible reality. Sorry to burst your bubble. A century ago, they were selling slaves. Freedom was a privilege that could be taken away.

By: wahoo

wahoo — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 10:19:56 +0000

Walk. Having a license is a privilege and can be taken away.

By: Time Shall Tell

Time Shall Tell — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 05:29:29 +0000

Anyone else notices the poster is self-incriminating themselves? GPS puts them at a max speed of 37 miles per hour, which is nearly 60 kilometers per hour.

By: Cockwomble

Cockwomble — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 02:27:44 +0000

So this was the fault of the bike rider?? If you can’t see the issue here, perhaps you should stay off the road.

By: aceboy

aceboy — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 17:56:51 +0000

That is Pembroke, not Devonshire. I was almost killed there by two cars racing many years ago trying to make that exact same turn.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 12:53:09 +0000

SLOW down Bermuda! Better to arrive late than NEVER!!!

By: Einstein

Einstein — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 12:39:42 +0000

its a privilege to be a road user? since when? its a human right to move yourself from A to B. Good grief.

By: James

James — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 11:16:23 +0000

Perhaps instead of just speed checks (which I’ve barely ever seen), the government needs to implement changes in the learning of drivers and (in particular) riders. The general standard of driving/riding in Bermuda is abysmal. The incident above is something we see every day. The reckless disregard for human life on the roads of Bermuda is not seen in any other Western country. People need to be properly trained, not just do a quick test, ride around a few cones etc. The police also need to crack down on drivers who are intoxicated (with alcohol or drugs) because that seems to be an acceptable practice here. Perhaps the government / Police will say they are under-resourced, but there shouldn’t be a price placed on human life. The government can generate jobs and revenue by having in place a proper system for practical learning like in the UK/US etc and ensure that people are more aware on the roads.

By: Jah Rastafari

Jah Rastafari — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 11:14:37 +0000

The Police should find and seize the vehicle today. Identifying the driver will be next to impossible but it may send a message.

By: KHALIFAKHAN FASHALA

KHALIFAKHAN FASHALA — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 10:54:39 +0000

Looks to me that the rider made an sudden unindicated decision to right turn that may have cause an collision with an overtaking vehicle…. look before you leap … more care and caution need be adhered to.

By: Walt Burgess

Walt Burgess — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 10:26:13 +0000

I live in this area and the video clip is NOT uncommon evet traffic traveling both east and west are always traveling at excessive speeds..

By: Wow

Wow — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 01:51:41 +0000

I hope that rider on the bike went after that person and told him off. Unbelievable!!!

By: STRAIGHTFORWARD

STRAIGHTFORWARD — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 21:16:07 +0000

This video informs me that I must be more alert and more vigilant for nonsense on Bermuda’s dangerous roads.

By: Toodle-oo

Toodle-oo — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 21:07:47 +0000

This incident is absolutely shocking on many different levels and it starts with the fact that the person filming it was already well over the speed limit so you can only wonder why the person in the offending car was going as fast as they were , and then it didn’t even register on the driver that the cyclist was turning right.
In fact , this happens to me often pulling into my gate with both cars and bikes despite signalling way before I start my right turn.
But in this case I again remind car drivers who think that bikers are (all) the worst to trade their steering wheels for a set of handlebars for a month and then get back to us as to what they think of the car and truck drivers.
This person on the bike was incredibly lucky to live to see another day. sd