A driver was slapped with a £400 fine after video camera footage recorded them driving narrowly close to a group of cyclists in Sheffield and 'swerving' over the central white road markings. The shocking incident was captured in August last year, and showed the silver car pass the bikers closely at speed.
Police confirmed the driver landed a £417 fine after driving 'too closely' to the cyclists at 'excessive speed' and was also slapped with five penalty points. They added that the driver had chosen to accelerate and endanger the bikers.
Sharing the footage on social media, Sheffield North West police warned: “If anyone thinks this is an acceptable manner of driving, let this be your warning.” The Peugeot driver appearing to slightly cross the road markings as the cyclists overtake a parked car.
