Dozy mare!

Ben6899
Ben6899 Posts: 9,686
edited June 2013 in Commuting chat
http://ipayroadtax.com/no-such-thing-as-road-tax/i-knocked-a-cyclist-off-his-bike-i-have-right-of-way-he-doesnt-even-pay-road-tax/
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  • willy b
    willy b Posts: 4,125
    :?

    You need to get on twitter now:
    https://twitter.com/JoshVenes

    In fact all of BR needs to.
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  • Subaqua
    Subaqua Posts: 73
    If there was a cyclist incident... hope they are ok.

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  • Ben6899
    Ben6899 Posts: 9,686
    willy b wrote:
    :?

    You need to get on twitter now:
    https://twitter.com/JoshVenes

    In fact all of BR needs to.

    Another prick.
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  • rubertoe
    rubertoe Posts: 3,994
    She is from Norfolk, She is probably her own Aunt.
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  • Ben6899
    Ben6899 Posts: 9,686
    I blame the Spice Girls and the notion of "Girl Power". Young women think they're bleeding invincible and untouchable.
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  • willy b
    willy b Posts: 4,125
    Ben6899 wrote:
    I blame the Spice Girls and the notion of "Girl Power". Young women think they're bleeding invincible and untouchable.

    Na just no common sense. Especially when driving!
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  • kelsen
    kelsen Posts: 2,003
    willy b wrote:
    :?

    You need to get on twitter now:
    https://twitter.com/JoshVenes

    In fact all of BR needs to.
    Provoking cyclists with his photo on full display. Very smart move.

    Does he even drive? He looks about 12?
  • willy b
    willy b Posts: 4,125
    kelsen wrote:
    willy b wrote:
    :?

    You need to get on twitter now:
    https://twitter.com/JoshVenes

    In fact all of BR needs to.
    Provoking cyclists with his photo on full display. Very smart move.

    Does he even drive? He looks about 12?

    It just defies belief :roll: Would he say this you your face? No I doubt it.
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  • cyclingprop
    cyclingprop Posts: 2,426
    Ben6899 wrote:
    I blame the Spice Girls and the notion of "Girl Power". Young women think they're bleeding invincible and untouchable.

    They're untouchable unless you want a custodial...
    What do you mean you think 64cm is a big frame?
  • Ride hard
    Ride hard Posts: 389
    willy b wrote:
    :?

    You need to get on twitter now:
    https://twitter.com/JoshVenes

    In fact all of BR needs to.

    He's a Chelsea supporter. That says it all.

    On a serious note, Twitter, Facebook etc are perfect for people like this and the other girl because they can hide behind their computers or an alias in a fantasy world and come out with anything they want. It's only until they get a dose of reality (a la the guy who abused the boxer on Twitter and started to whimper when said boxer turned up outside his house for 'a word') that they a) apologise/back down or b) say their account got hacked.
    Reporter: "What's your prediction for the fight?"
    Clubber Lang: "Prediction?"
    Reporter: "Yes. Prediction"
    Clubber Lang: "....Pain!!!"
  • rubertoe
    rubertoe Posts: 3,994
    Ride hard wrote:
    willy b wrote:
    :?

    You need to get on twitter now:
    https://twitter.com/JoshVenes

    In fact all of BR needs to.

    He's a Chelsea supporter. That says it all.

    On a serious note, Twitter, Facebook etc are perfect for people like this and the other girl because they can hide behind their computers or an alias in a fantasy world and come out with anything they want. It's only until they get a dose of reality (a la the guy who abused the boxer on Twitter and started to whimper when said boxer turned up outside his house for 'a word') that they a) apologise/back down or b) say their account got hacked.

    bit like a forum... :wink:
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  • Ride hard
    Ride hard Posts: 389
    rubertoe wrote:
    Ride hard wrote:
    willy b wrote:
    :?

    You need to get on twitter now:
    https://twitter.com/JoshVenes

    In fact all of BR needs to.

    He's a Chelsea supporter. That says it all.

    On a serious note, Twitter, Facebook etc are perfect for people like this and the other girl because they can hide behind their computers or an alias in a fantasy world and come out with anything they want. It's only until they get a dose of reality (a la the guy who abused the boxer on Twitter and started to whimper when said boxer turned up outside his house for 'a word') that they a) apologise/back down or b) say their account got hacked.

    bit like a forum... :wink:

    Haa.

    I was going to say that, but thought that would have been too easy.
    Reporter: "What's your prediction for the fight?"
    Clubber Lang: "Prediction?"
    Reporter: "Yes. Prediction"
    Clubber Lang: "....Pain!!!"
  • kelsen
    kelsen Posts: 2,003
    Ride hard wrote:
    rubertoe wrote:
    Ride hard wrote:
    willy b wrote:
    :?

    You need to get on twitter now:
    https://twitter.com/JoshVenes

    In fact all of BR needs to.

    He's a Chelsea supporter. That says it all.

    On a serious note, Twitter, Facebook etc are perfect for people like this and the other girl because they can hide behind their computers or an alias in a fantasy world and come out with anything they want. It's only until they get a dose of reality (a la the guy who abused the boxer on Twitter and started to whimper when said boxer turned up outside his house for 'a word') that they a) apologise/back down or b) say their account got hacked.

    bit like a forum... :wink:

    Haa.

    I was going to say that, but thought that would have been too easy.
    You shut your face, you cnut!

    ETA: Sorry about that. My account got hacked
  • Ben6899
    Ben6899 Posts: 9,686
    kelsen wrote:
    Ride hard wrote:
    rubertoe wrote:
    Ride hard wrote:
    willy b wrote:
    :?

    You need to get on twitter now:
    https://twitter.com/JoshVenes

    In fact all of BR needs to.

    He's a Chelsea supporter. That says it all.

    On a serious note, Twitter, Facebook etc are perfect for people like this and the other girl because they can hide behind their computers or an alias in a fantasy world and come out with anything they want. It's only until they get a dose of reality (a la the guy who abused the boxer on Twitter and started to whimper when said boxer turned up outside his house for 'a word') that they a) apologise/back down or b) say their account got hacked.

    bit like a forum... :wink:

    Haa.

    I was going to say that, but thought that would have been too easy.
    You shut your face, you cnut!

    ETA: Sorry about that. My account got hacked

    We need "Like" buttons on this forum because that was a great post. :D
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  • bails87
    bails87 Posts: 12,998
    https://twitter.com/rabausten
    @RabAusten wrote:
    It appears #EmmaWay's tweet was NOT a joke. She hit an actual cyclist, from my local club! To be continued... (cc @velocentric)
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  • Ride hard
    Ride hard Posts: 389
    bails87 wrote:
    https://twitter.com/rabausten
    @RabAusten wrote:
    It appears #EmmaWay's tweet was NOT a joke. She hit an actual cyclist, from my local club! To be continued... (cc @velocentric)

    I've now officially seen it all. #gobsmacked :shock:

    @kelsen - I was laughing for a good while with that one.
    Reporter: "What's your prediction for the fight?"
    Clubber Lang: "Prediction?"
    Reporter: "Yes. Prediction"
    Clubber Lang: "....Pain!!!"
  • sketchley
    sketchley Posts: 4,238
    I hope for her sake she contacted the police when they tweeted and within 24 hours of the accident. If not and the police can indeed trace her then she's in a heap of trouble. She can't even use the "I didn't know I was in an accident defence", her insurance is going to be fun as well.

    "What are the potential penalties for failing to stop and failing to report?
    Each offence can result in an instant driving ban, but in normal circumstances, you should expect a means tested fine up to £2,500 and between 5 and 10 penalty points. In extremely serious cases, punishment can include community service, a curfew order or a prison sentence."
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  • DonDaddyD
    DonDaddyD Posts: 12,689
    Is it alright to call this one a bint. A stupid bint? No concept that her actions could have ruined a life.

    She should get a driving ban and substantial fine. Not sure about the emails contacting her employer that just seems vindictive...
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  • daviesee
    daviesee Posts: 6,386
    DonDaddyD wrote:
    ....... Not sure about the emails contacting her employer that just seems vindictive...
    It is all over the news now so they will probably know by now anyway. But, yes.
    None of the above should be taken seriously, and certainly not personally.
  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,885
    Nobody made her post it all over Twitter bragging about hitting a cyclist, that was entirely her choice. So if as a result of her own stupidity she comes a cropper maybe there is such a thing as karma.
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  • cookeeemonster
    cookeeemonster Posts: 1,991
    Veronese68 wrote:
    Nobody made her post it all over Twitter bragging about hitting a cyclist, that was entirely her choice. So if as a result of her own stupidity she comes a cropper maybe there is such a thing as karma.

    +1

    Hitting a cyclist and leaving the scene is pretty bad...boasting about it in order to (presumably) gain kudos from her friends makes it even worse...deserves more than what she's gonna get (a small fine, if that)

    And as a relatively new driver shouldn't she have the highway code fresh in her mind?
  • sketchley
    sketchley Posts: 4,238
    CookeeeMonster wrote:
    Veronese68 wrote:
    Nobody made her post it all over Twitter bragging about hitting a cyclist, that was entirely her choice. So if as a result of her own stupidity she comes a cropper maybe there is such a thing as karma.

    +1

    Hitting a cyclist and leaving the scene is pretty bad...boasting about it in order to (presumably) gain kudos from her friends makes it even worse...deserves more than what she's gonna get (a small fine, if that)

    And as a relatively new driver shouldn't she have the highway code fresh in her mind?

    Maybe not that small, possible two offences here (assuming injury however small to cyclist) Failing to Stop, and Failing to Report. Both carry £2500 means tested fine, or up to 6 months, plus between 5 and 10 points. Often when both offences occur at the same time then it results in a driving ban. Considering the boasting and therefore the lack of defence of not realising she had hit the cyclist, she may well end up with a driving ban. To get out of this she would have to of reported the accident at the ealiest opportunity (considering the twitter coverage she may well have done that this today but she would have to have a good reason for not going to police earlier) but even then that only absorbes he of failing to report, there is still failing to stop. If there is no damage to bike or rider (not even a small scratch) then technically there is no need to stop or report so there a technicality she could get off on there.
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  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    Surely the best punishment would be removing her license for a year and forcing her to cycle ie no public transport either.
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  • First.Aspect
    First.Aspect Posts: 17,421
    itboffin wrote:
    Surely the best punishment would be removing her license for a year and forcing her to cycle ie no public transport either.
    No, her punishment is a career in accountancy.
  • merkin
    merkin Posts: 452
    First Aspect wrote:
    itboffin wrote:
    Surely the best punishment would be removing her license for a year and forcing her to cycle ie no public transport either.
    No, her punishment is a career in accountancy.
    I have a feeling that career is a bit precarious right now. Particularly if she gets banned and can't get to work.
  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,885
    merkin wrote:
    First Aspect wrote:
    itboffin wrote:
    Surely the best punishment would be removing her license for a year and forcing her to cycle ie no public transport either.
    No, her punishment is a career in accountancy.
    I have a feeling that career is a bit precarious right now. Particularly if she gets banned and can't get to work.
    Maybe she could get a bike...
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  • asquithea
    asquithea Posts: 145
    edited May 2013
    *deleted
    Somehow failed to spot this thread.
  • daviesee
    daviesee Posts: 6,386
    itboffin wrote:
    Surely the best punishment would be removing her license for a year and forcing her to cycle ie no public transport either.
    Such a simple but genius punishment! :P
    None of the above should be taken seriously, and certainly not personally.
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    merkin wrote:
    First Aspect wrote:
    itboffin wrote:
    Surely the best punishment would be removing her license for a year and forcing her to cycle ie no public transport either.
    No, her punishment is a career in accountancy.
    I have a feeling that career is a bit precarious right now. Particularly if she gets banned and can't get to work.

    Her employers have also been made aware of her situation, the story on ipayroadtax has had several updates since first published.
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • DonDaddyD
    DonDaddyD Posts: 12,689
    I understand that the cycling community feels aggrieved by the actions and attitude of this woman, and quite rightly she should be punished accordingly and within the context of her crime.

    However, her life has not become a free for all for some in the cycle community to stalk and attempt to punnish further. Contacting her job - which is unrelated to the incident, unless the vehicle is branded or she is a professional driver - is petty, vindicitive and uncessesary in my opinion.
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