Tags: street

#98010, nearby

First time through this way for a little while. As usual, an illegally stopped vehicle, with a nearby legal space. Looks like they've been here awhile and are not leaving soon. I know you've worked hard on this @IanGManning, what more can … [more]

#83993, nearby

AU12 GJV Licence 570 Parked in Cycle Infra. Note that the space to the right isn't enough to get outside of the doorzone, so it's still not safe to use. And the law talks about ..... The 1988 Road Traffic Act, section 21. Any person who, … [more]

#83992, nearby

AF65 XXS @dhlexpressuk Obstructs Highway

#83780, nearby

Illegally parked in cyclelane. Highway Code Rule 240 (backed up in law) You MUST NOT stop or park on a tram or cycle lane. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Highwaycode/DG_069860 And the 1988 Road Traffic Act, section 21. Any … [more]

#83779, nearby

Illegally parked in contraflow cyclelane. Right opposite plenty of space to park legally.

#83775, nearby

Illegally parked in contraflow cyclelane. Right opposite plenty of space to park legally.

#83489, nearby

Road maintenance going on in Gwydir Street, limiting the amount of on-road space. For some reason, this lorry driver decided this would be a good place to do a delivery. Not only blocking emergency access, but actually stopped in the … [more]

#81065, nearby

See video (with music!) at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AXcNRxQLwI

#81060, nearby

Yet another example that the builders really don't care at all about illegally blocking the route for local people. And that the council and police are complicit in not making sure they don't obstruct.

#67160, nearby

Road closed for street party - one cyclist came through, but the parallel street is fine.

#63753, nearby

See clip at http://youtu.be/TsQ4oAWqfhA A driver putting more vulnerable road users in danger by not obeying road signs. Some emergency action required. In cycling training it's noted that riding in a central position always gives some … [more]

#61035, nearby

See clip at http://youtu.be/gOeMarpER4A This is the cut through to Teversham Drift which keeps you away from the awful High Street environment. The barriers make it difficult for cargo bikes and child carriers. And there's no drop kerb.

#60976, nearby

It's a 3-points-on-your-license for this offence. Although it's another example of how people driving get away with traffic offences as this simply isn't policed. The police say they are far too busy to prosecute these style of offences. … [more]

#60973, nearby

Clip at http://youtu.be/N_HaIteyLJY (nothing new). It's a 3-points-on-your-license for this offence. Although it's another example of how people driving get away with traffic offences as this simply isn't policed. The police say they are … [more]

#60971, nearby

See clip at http://youtu.be/RbX3ZY7tWTE Those #BloodyCyclists jumping red lights again. Ah, this one is in a car. Or is it just someone driving not obeying traffic lights. People drive through red lights about the same percentage as … [more]

#58642, nearby

See clip at http://youtu.be/1jXsW6McuuE This illegal parking in the contraflow cyclelane is considered very dangerous. And the real stupidity of it is the empty parking bay opposite. Loading/Unloading Exemptions (backed up in law). Yellow … [more]

#57290, nearby

See clip at http://youtu.be/ltFOYFvtqsg Interestingly, 2 days after this happened on a bike, I had the same treatment whilst in my car (at a completely different junction). The other driver seemed to be shouting that they had the priority! … [more]

#57174, nearby

See clip at http://youtu.be/9TqMVs5HZAw Stopping or Parking in Cycle Lanes Highway Code Rule 240 (backed up in law) You MUST NOT stop or park on a tram or cycle lane. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Highwaycode/DG_069860 … [more]

#57169, nearby

GJ06TZG - apparently owned by Motoworks - parked on the pavement at a junction, blocking the cycle track. When I suggested that the driver park legally like the rest of us, he said he didn't want to pay five pounds and made a mild threat in … [more]

#55084, nearby

See clip at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKn3w2eMWHY This is breaking the law but also recognised as being very dangerous, mainly as it's a contraflow cyclelane. There are schools nearby and a lot of children use this to get to and from … [more]

#53369, nearby

A litany of parking blocking the pavement and forcing people to walk in the road.

#52617, nearby

See clip at http://youtu.be/Pzsq6Hoeu5U This lorry is illegally stopped. It fufills none of the exemptions to the 1988 RTA section 21. Not only that it's incredibly dangerous. I end up stopping for the walker because I'm not sure what to … [more]

#52485, nearby

See clip at http://youtu.be/51oTfRdBeHU After http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvDU9YwHeRY yesterday, I find the same van (hidden) and another van. If I were to guess, they've been parked here solidly duing day time working. Stopping or … [more]

#52484, nearby

See clip at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51oTfRdBeHU After http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvDU9YwHeRY yesterday, I find the same van (hidden) and another van. If I were to guess, they've been parked here solidly duing day time working. … [more]

#52459, nearby

See clip at http://youtu.be/YvDU9YwHeRY Stopping or Parking in Cycle Lanes Highway Code Rule 240 (backed up in law) You MUST NOT stop or park on a tram or cycle lane. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Highwaycode/DG_069860 … [more]

#52458, nearby

See clip at http://youtu.be/RllkaTqmryA and commentary at http://radwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/the-new-hills-road-junction.html.

#52457, nearby

See clip at http://youtu.be/RllkaTqmryA and commentary at http://radwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/the-new-hills-road-junction.html.

#52456, nearby

See clip at http://youtu.be/RllkaTqmryA and commentary at http://radwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/the-new-hills-road-junction.html.

#52455, nearby

See clip at http://youtu.be/RllkaTqmryA and commentary at http://radwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/the-new-hills-road-junction.html.

#52372, nearby

Needless to say, but completely illegal parking which the police are keen to prosecute with repeated evidence. The simple rule is Highway Code Rule 240 (backed up in law) … [more]

#51868, nearby

See clip http://youtu.be/uz_Qdw1rdsc I have to jam on my brakes to avoid hitting this car as the driver pulls out of the Park Street car park without looking. I've got priority as I'm going along the road and the driver is coming out of … [more]

#50238, nearby

See clip at http://youtu.be/ewQSFPIUWj8 Yes, I'm human, I made a mistake. However, no one was hurt and both parties went their ways smiling. An apology IS important! However, perhaps it's important to look why I was rushing to get out of … [more]

#49805, nearby

This is a follow up photo from http://www.cyclestreets.net/location/49576/ and http://cambridge.cyclestreets.net/location/49635/ The council have now dumped some asphalt near the pothole at issue. Sadly they still haven't hit the main … [more]

#49635, nearby

This is a follow up photo from http://www.cyclestreets.net/location/49576/ This shows my tyre going into the space and it being gripped. Riding into this would likely throw the rider off their bike. It's clear that the original issue … [more]

#49576, nearby

It's not easy to see from this photo but this looks like it could be pretty dangerous. The bricks at the humps along Bateman Street have been subsiding for quite a while. Recently a gap has appeared at the first one. In the past week that … [more]

#48635, nearby

See clip at http://youtu.be/288RPqytPyU I did a fairly usual route that goes through the middle of town. It was quite busy in the middle so I slow down and even get off the pedals. I saw cameras and a Big Issue seller being interviewed. … [more]

#48477, nearby

See clip at http://youtu.be/k2YjteGQQSk This really isn't a SMIDSY at all. The driver simply didn't even look when pulling out. Despite me being on the roundabout before them and having the right of way.

#47770, nearby

It's illegal, causes injury and death. And there's space nearby elsewhere. Why do some car drivers do this, blind to the issues they cause?

#47769, nearby

More roadworks in the contraflow cyclelane. There's been a lot around this time. There's some space on hte edge of the lane, but it looks like it's been created by people using the lane and is no where near wide enough to be safe. Note … [more]

#46260, nearby

Does a quick spurt of the blackstuff really count as a repair of this awful cycle lane?

#43635, nearby

Temporary roadworks in the contraflow cyclelane. Nearby signs suggests it's only for a day, but will check. Note that to pass this obstruction legally, anyone cycling has to dismount and walk along the pavement. The roadway is one-way the … [more]

#43599, nearby

I see Saint Andrews Bureau are back to their old bad habits. Parking in a contraflow cyclelane is very dangerous. This road may have "Road Closed" warning signs but actually it is completely open to traffic.

#40181, nearby

See clip at http://youtu.be/TR9q1vVP0N4 You can just make out the person cycling as the taxi driver comes right up to them at several points along this road. The driver seems to be right against their back wheel. I ride this road … [more]

#39134, nearby

See clip at http://youtu.be/xCGk579_siE Highway Code Rule 140 (backed up in law) http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Highwaycode/DG_070308 You MUST NOT drive or park in a cycle lane marked by a solid white line. Although this … [more]

#38670, nearby

See clip at http://youtu.be/dcLpGKktoGE Not just a dip into the cyclelane but a full-on, drive along it for several hundred yards, without any obvious unavoidable reason and block it for cyclists. Highway Code Rule 140 (backed up in law) … [more]

#37982, nearby

South-easterly view from Sleaford Street across the tracks towards Ridgeons off Cromwell Road. For a view from Stone Terrace >> #37979<<.

#37981, nearby

View across the railway tracks from Sleaford Street. For a view from Stone Terrace >> #37979<<.

#37979, nearby

View north from Stone Terrace, which could provide a ready made exit for the Chisholm Trail. For a view in south-easterly direction >> #37980<<.

#37975, nearby

There should be enough space to be made easily available for the Chisholm Trail on the western side of the railway track, from the Railway Station through Mill Road bridge to Hooper Street (south of the grey transformer box). View from Mill … [more]

#37974, nearby

View north of Hooper Street. If all the tracks are in use the area will be somewhat tight for the Chisholm Trail here.

#37766, nearby

See clip at http://youtu.be/_7nPXHLDW1A Highway Code Rule 240 (backed up in law) http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Highwaycode/DG_069860 You MUST NOT stop or park on a tram or cycle lane Nice to leave the trolley in the … [more]

#36746, nearby

See clip at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbbCnYb0JGs A few dozen yards after this is a parking bay for unloading. So, just lazy. Highway Code Rule 240 (backed up in law) … [more]

#36101, nearby

See clip at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbTBjWRzH9c I'm riding along the westbound carraigeway of Bateman Street and come up behind a taxi ("VP55 YPV" license 332). At 6 seconds you can see a cyclist (with lights, my camera doesn't pick … [more]

#35931, nearby

See clip at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ny0fPbeouxE Cars blocking contraflow cyclelane. This had been on the decrease in the past couple of years. But this morning there were two classic examples of just plain lazy behaviour by two … [more]

#35930, nearby

See clip at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ny0fPbeouxE Cars blocking contraflow cyclelane. This had been on the decrease in the past couple of years. But this morning there were two classic examples of just plain lazy behaviour by two … [more]

#35641, nearby

See clip at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU00OXfOQb0 Thought I'd try the alternate cyclepath to taking the potentially dangerous road into Cherry Hinton High Street from the north (see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GELEhVW8WWQ for … [more]

#35640, nearby

See clip at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K30ZS8_bXNc This is a narrow one way road with a contraflow cyclelane. http://bit.ly/xAiEGv All kinds of offences going on here. 1. 2 cars parked in the contraflow cyclelane (at 26 seconds). … [more]

#35587, nearby

See clip at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtAsouY7_Yg Essentially this is AF11 HAE passing to close, breaking "Highway code rule 163". http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Highwaycode/DG_070314 But, I'd suggest (quite clearly!) … [more]

#35583, nearby

See clip at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GELEhVW8WWQ The design of this "cyclepath" clearly falls well below that which users would ever find safe and actively encourages drivers to ignore vunerable road users, potentially lethally.

#35579, nearby

See clip at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GELEhVW8WWQ Again, breaking "Highway code rule 163". http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Highwaycode/DG_070314 The central reservation in the road should be an indicator to this … [more]

#35547, nearby

See clip at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qy7JD-QoVF0 This car, in a rush to get through the lights, nearly takes out my back wheel. The camera shot doesn't quite pick up how close to the back wheel they were. And look how much further … [more]

#35543, nearby

See clip at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D--jtPt7ZFs Not sure how to handle this car park entrance. I have no idea why the Landrover is back from the car in front, are they leaving the cyclelane clear or just not quite up to the car in … [more]

#35519, nearby

The cycle parking outside this new office building is well used even on a Saturday - either by language students or people despairing of finding parking at the station?

#35518, nearby

Cycle racks at new office block - the obvious place to put the wheelie bins.

#35516, nearby

The east end of Bateman Street is continuing to collapse.

#35515, nearby

Shameful condition of cycle lane.

#34502, nearby

See video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjHWPVZE0S8 Highway Code Rule 240 (backed up in law) http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Highwaycode/DG_069860 You MUST NOT stop or park on a tram or cycle lane

#34455, nearby

See video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bfa5twnhUwg Again, breaking "Highway code rule 163". http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Highwaycode/DG_070314 Mind you the road infrastructure here is quite limited. The onroad … [more]

#34450, nearby

No video with this. I've stopped my car to take the picture (with no traffic behind me). Needless to say, but completely illegal parking which the police are keen to prosecute with repeated evidence. The simple rule is Highway Code Rule … [more]

#34446, nearby

No video with this. I've stopped my car to take the picture (with no traffic behind me). Needless to say, but completely illegal parking which the police are keen to prosecute with repeated evidence. The simple rule is Highway Code Rule … [more]

#32242, nearby

Property management and scaffolding vehicles blocking the contraflow cycle lane yet again.

#32228, nearby

See video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-WgtAQcGTI This is the non-contraflow section of Bateman Street. Notice that there is plenty of off-road space for these vehicles to go. So, just lazy. Breaking Highway Code Rule 240 (backed up … [more]

#32227, nearby

See video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwL-YgqTh08 Another example of the issues of traffic flow along Bateman Street. Coming to the end of Eligius Passage, I need to turn into Bateman Street. Notice the parked car directly opposite. … [more]

#32226, nearby

See video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8cl1dM1rqY As I approach the roundabout, I check all routes, behind and in front. The car approaching is not signalling right so therefore is implying that they are going straight on and not … [more]

#32225, nearby

See video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CON2lz0Lykw Another example of the "I must get past" attitude from some drivers, including the professional ones. The driver makes the pass just before the (illegally) parked car and has to … [more]

#32224, nearby

See video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWqeyobkTFs A few dozen yards after this is a parking bay for unloading. So, just lazy. Breaking Highway Code Rule 240 (backed up in law) … [more]

#32029, nearby

See video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPvplRIFqj4 I've shown the failings in this path, at the end of Church Lane in Trumpington, several times. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4m25-ElLAA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DG6kZNFCIE0 … [more]

#32028, nearby

See video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoddpTGNayk I've shown the failings in this path, at the end of Church Lane in Trumpington, several times. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4m25-ElLAA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DG6kZNFCIE0 … [more]

#32027, nearby

See video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoddpTGNayk I've shown the failings in this path, at the end of Church Lane in Trumpington, several times. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4m25-ElLAA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DG6kZNFCIE0 … [more]

#32026, nearby

See video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6E77KvjWBL0 Okay, this is another breakdown of the end of Brooklands Avenue turning left into Trumpington Road. No doubt this little clip will irritate some drivers as they might perceive it as … [more]

#31978, nearby

See video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXsQQTet05w I've shown the failings in this path, at the end of Church Lane in Trumpington, several times. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4m25-ElLAA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DG6kZNFCIE0 … [more]

#31769, nearby

See "video" at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EvLQo0v23Q It's illegal, causes injury and death. And there's space nearby elsewhere. Why do some car drivers do this, blind ot the issues they cause? … [more]

#31681, nearby

See video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDO75z_o20o It's illegal, causes injury and death. And there's space nearby elsewhere. Why do some car drivers do this, blind ot the issues they cause?

#31612, nearby

The bike racks that used to be here (see #28875) have gone! I hope they are replaced soon. New ones appeared in Feb 2015, see #64514.

#31451, nearby

No video! Lorry illegally blocking contraflow cyclelane. See more at http://radwagon.blogspot.com/2011/06/bateman-street.html

#31449, nearby

See full Bateman Street video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKKGoNYAMOA This is what happens at school turnout in Bateman Street. In some ways it's a good example of what happens when so much traffic gets together and shares road … [more]

#31448, nearby

No video! Illegal blocking of the contraflow cyclepath. See more at http://radwagon.blogspot.com/2011/06/bateman-street.html

#31447, nearby

See full video of Bateman Street at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eN6fQcSLpGs This is what happens at school turnout in Bateman Street. In some ways it's a good example of what happens when so much traffic gets together and shares road … [more]

#31434, nearby

see video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVd-q8IuhYc Again, breaking "Highway code rule 163". http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Highwaycode/DG_070314

#31184, nearby

See video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjKBmzKoQeo Yet another driver ignoring the law. All too common. The Highway Code Rule 178: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Highwaycode/DG_070332

#31148, nearby

See video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTuHMjyhwgk An interesting example of driving in Bateman Street. I rapidly catch up with this taxi as it accelerates hard between the speed bumps followed by sharply braking. Not something done … [more]

#30056, nearby

Illuminated Jesus Green by night.

#29824, nearby

New cycle parking outside offices at the junction of Bateman St and Hills Rd (see also #28755, in the car park).

#28755, nearby

New office building on corner of Bateman St and Hills Road, with a not especially generous amount of cycle parking.

#28681, nearby

Some confusion - one sign tells pedestrians to use the footpath on the other side, but they've also put up cones to create a temporary path - which forces cars into the contraflow cycle lane.

#28322, nearby

Removal van and a doctor (probably not connected?) blocking the mandatory contraflow lane on Bateman Street

#27571, nearby

Very nice, but what about the cycle parking?

#27537, nearby

The detectors at the traffic lights didn't seem to be detecting bikes in the cold weather.

#27510, nearby

One of Cambridge's more third-world cycle lanes - wouldn't it be nice if Cycle Cambridge could spend their last time and money on fixing eyesores like this?

#27350, nearby

Driver of white van AM04 BVG thinks it's ok to cross a solid white lane and block the contraflow cycle lane.