Radio and television show host Jeremy Vine has sparked a debate after sharing video of a car turning across a cycle lane that he was cycling in. The Channel 5 and Radio 2 lunchtime host shared footage from the camera he wears while cycling showing a car indicating to turn left then turning across the cycle lane forcing Vine to bring himself to a sudden stop.
The clip divided opinion, with lots incorrectly saying that the driver was driving correctly and that Vine is to blame. But a detective superintendent left no room for doubt, laying down the rules and saying "there should be no need to debate this".
Among those with very strong views on the video was former Welsh professional boxer Enzo Maccarinelli, who said Vine is "the danger, not the driver". He added: "Trying to get people in trouble cos he’s in public eye, he’s the danger not driver. Saying driver indicated six yards before turning which is false. He has more than enough time to stop and slow down. A prick of a man trying to embarrass someone on social media whose done no wrong."
After pulling past the car, the journalist called on the driver to take a "refresher driving course" while the motorist reportedly offered an apology. He shared the 30-second clip on his social media account that has now been viewed more than 15.5million times saying: "This just happened. He did say 'sorry I didn't see you'. An apology is always accepted. But this gent needs a refresher driving course."
On social media some were on the side of the driver, while others supported him for "educating'" the motorist. Replying, Chris Thompson on Twitter told Jeremy: "You should be apologising to him!! He was indicating for ages before turning but you were riding like in Tour de France sprint, your fault 100%"
But Detective Superintendent Andy Cox, head of crime and intelligence at Lincolnshire Police, left no room for doubt when he pointed out that the law is on the side of the cyclist. He said: "If Jeremy Vine was a bus in a bus lane would the car have turned and who would be in the right? Do we expect the bus to give way? Well… It's exactly the same principle for a bike in a cycle lane. The turning vehicle gives way. There really should be no need to debate this."
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