Minicab driver issued warning for assaulting me

[@miz4535]

Indicating doesn't mean you have priority. The driver apparently unaware of this very basic part of driving.

[@richardthegreat]

Far too many drivers think an indicator used to display your intention of a direction change is automatic right of way 🤦‍♂️

[@andrebaron1387]

I’m always amazed at how much people care about their potentially damaged car but don’t seem to value a person riding a bike life at all. Also why must everyone be right?

[@shortieleeroymr6107]

Your comment needs more likes.

[@7030Motovlogs]

Because they are selfish-bastards

[@NightDawnDusk]

Because as easily if someone's life were in danger from their own mistake, people on the internet would call them an idiot for getting themselves into that position in the first place. Earth is cruel, stick to yourself

[@philipreid2542]

Even if you had been looking at his indicators, he indicated 2 seconds before he manoeuvred. No point in using them at all tbh. Wouldn't worry yourself too much about it

[@philipreid2542]

Highway code suggests giving clear signals in plenty of time. 2 seconds is not plenty of time.

[@philipreid2542]

I don't think 2 seconds was plenty of time. You do. That's fine

[@ericwalsh3200]

It takes two seconds to react to something you see before you apply the brakes and it goes mirror signal manoeuvre an indicator does not give you the right of way only signals your intention

[@raywyatt5368]

@@ericwalsh3200 When I went through driver's ed here in the US, I was taught to use SMOG as an acronym 1. Signal. 2. Mirror. 3. Over your shoulder. 4. Go.

[@londoncycling3303]

The first mistake the driver made was unfortunate (if he didn’t see you) but after that it was plain scary. Surprised it was only a warning!

[@londoncycling3303]

5putput well the police didn’t find the cyclist guilty of any of those things, so who’s more correct?

[@londoncycling3303]

@5putput I see you edited this to not offend people from a certain area of London ;)/ I am a regular cyclist, as is Gaz, and therefore I trust he has the experience to judge what is 'safe'. And yes actually I do trust the police, they have issued 6 NIPs since I started submitting potential driving offences to them last year and are much better than other districts outside of London at prosecuting drivers. You'll note, if you view my channel the most recent video there is the Met following up on cycling offences too. Cheers

[@oliverpolden]

The warning was one of our three choices given to Gaz.

[@julzb7165]

Well done for your response to this situation. As both a driver and a cyclist, too many drivers think that they are free to move once they put their indicator on. Being on a bike means no protection from a collision. The warning is also good and will hopefully make the driver more aware of those around him, if he behaves like this again he's not got any defense.

[@allosaurusfragilis7782]

I think you over reacted to his first move. If thats all it takes to get you yelling and swearing you need to consider walking or getting the bus. However the drivers actions afterwards go into road rage territory. So I'd say both at fault here.

[@CycleGaz]

Try riding a bike and having a 2 tonne piece of metal being steered into your path, not just this instance, but 10 instances already that day. No one looking for you, always putting you in danger. Then tell me how you would react.

[@bradfordzone5187]

@@JonCookeBridge Jon why do you think the police took action against the motorist - Clue - He was in the wrong...

[@copaloadofthis]

@@CycleGaz... Try keeping your gob shut for once...

[@steveames5644]

Doesn't matter if you see his indicator or not, the driver is not entitled to cross lanes and impede other traffic already in the lane. He has to wait for a gap even if he's indicating.

[@MCRCyclist]

I am pleased to see that the police kept you in the loop!

[@edj4833]

It's shocking driving- you can't just put your indicator on for two seconds and expect everyone in the left lane to get out of the way, whether they are cyclists or drivers. On the other hand a little more caution might have been required - the three pointed star on the back of the car is a universal symbol to indicate the driver might be dangerous and can pull out at any time.

[@RoadkillbunnyUK]

I admire your careful consideration, being able to see and admit you missed the indication (not that using an indicator gives you right of way but it does show that the original intent wasn’t to cause harm) and restraint in opting to go with a warning in this case. It also proves to the idiot commenters I always see in the comments who claim the driver is never in the wrong and you are just ‘out to get’ drivers. This is a plainly ridiculous and deluded point of view pushed by just the type of person who uses their vehicle as a weapon against other road users that they deem ‘unworthy’ to use the roads. These views aren’t worth a thing but it is always good to be able to debunk their little fantasies. Keep it up, I’m not able to drive anymore due to vision loss and I’m not able to ride a bike anymore but your dedication helps to protect all vulnerable people who are out and about and as a wheelchair user I thank you, being low and fairly slow drivers like this scare the bejesus out of me!

[@LuteciaMark]

it's totally out of topic, but please, get a hand bike and lead cyclist in front of you and keep enjoing it :)

[@bigted8335]

Not everyone has disc brakes and many a cyclist would've ended up in the boot of that car . The driver is a class A Pillock

[@FuManBoobs]

I have disc brakes...old and worn. So I would have gone into him. That would have been interesting.

[@MotoMadness]

Hey Gaz, would you mind if I feature your clip in a stupid, crazy & angry people vs bikers compilation soon? It would be linked and credited with your channel name watermarked on the video. All good if you aren't interested. Thanks, MM

[@CycleGaz]

LETS DO THIS!

[@MotoMadness]

@@CycleGaz Great! Thanks Gaz. I will comment back when I use it. No doubt there will be some people getting mad in the comments. Just ignore them :P

[@MotoMadness]

@@CycleGaz P.S. The link may go to your "held for review" comments

[@MotoMadness]

@@CycleGaz Hey Gaz, check out the edit called STUPID, CRAZY & ANGRY PEOPLE VS BIKERS 2020 [Ep.#849] - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aobEmqKJndeArZo with your clip featured. Thanks for letting me include it! MM

[@Steaks652]

The driver is uneducated on driving a vehicle safely. He nearly went into another cyclist at one point. Take it easy Gaz.

[@zachariahkendrick3078]

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[@aldencasen89]

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[@zachariahkendrick3078]

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[@aldencasen89]

@Zachariah Kendrick Happy to help xD

[@ThatGoth]

So not only was it a vehicular assault but Death Threats too and all he got was a warning? The Mercedes had no signs that it was a minicab at all, it also didn't look like a Bus.

[@winstonmohammed3261]

I actually think you made more of this initially than needed - we could all see what he was about to do. The idea you had nowhere to go is simply not true. From then on, both of your behaviour was poor. His obviously worse because of the vehicle he’s in control of and the capacity to do damage.

[@CycleGaz]

You say this with the ability to watch the video over and over. I'm watching out for multiple hazards at the same time and didn't spot the indicator as early as it is visible when watching back on video.

[@winstonmohammed3261]

@@CycleGaz Of course, but let’s be fair, we don’t need the benefit of hindsight to know what effect thumping someone’s car might have.

[@winstonmohammed3261]

@Daniel Lawson and then he continued to drive up his bumper

[@copaloadofthis]

@@CycleGaz... You thump my car... You've got a problem...

[@ArtVandelay99]

A few more cycles of evolution needed there for any trace of civilization to show in his driving behavior. Sorry that he didn't get more of a punishment , but hopefully a warning will still make him think twice about being a bully to vulnerable road users again.

[@sevans606]

Why show all the clips twice so annoying

[@jayprajapat8953]

I'm amazed at how the bicycle gang all ignored the simple fact that Gaz has owned up to not seeing him indicate hence why he hadn't slowed down. And he even wrote it in his description on the video. The car clearly didn't see him but he indicated, and Gaz didn't see it. They were both wrong. All these psychopaths saying they will smash the car and the driver and applauding that the car was whacked, just goes to show what sort of people you really are who condone such aggression. MANY cyclists in London do not follow road rules, they don't even stop at red lights, and then play victim when they nearly get hurt or they smash cars wing mirrors because of a near miss. No one is a perfect cyclist/driver. Neither am I and neither are all of you. But if everytime we all made mistakes and we got our vehicles/cycles smashed or even our heads knocked off the block because of near misses, that would be such a dangerous world to live in. Stop defending blatant errors by cyclists and cars.

[@OnYourLeft]

Gaz messed up. We know that. But the brake check was where the driver royally messed up. It wasn’t accidental. It was intentional, and with the threat of deadly force, it escalated from there.

[@roadbiker8333]

LOL so just because he said he didn't see it it means he admitted that he was at fault? Yes he said he didn't see it, but that doesn't mean he was at fault. Just because you have done option A and you are disappointed that you didn't do option B, doesn't mean you are at fault. It's a fact that it's the car's fault for an unsafe lane change. There are many legal cases and documents about it if you don't know how the road works. Let me ask you, If a car changed lane into you, who is at fault? Why is your answer different from your opinion here? If you didn't see a car flying out of side road and it run into you, is that your fault immediately because you didn't see it? It's the car's fault. And in the video, Gaz clearly pointed out to the driver that he thinks it's the car's fault for changing lane into him. Didn't you hear him saying "Fuking Whole." and "Fuking Look"? TWO very clear sentences that Gaz admitted that car is at fault, not him. Gaz is only disspointed that he didn't see the car. He never admitted that he was at fault. Dim wit.

[@miz4535]

Wrong. Indicating does not give you priority. Letting him change lanes is courteous and is not essential.

[@copaloadofthis]

@@OnYourLeft.... Gaz totally had that brake-check coming to him.....

[@OnYourLeft]

​@@copaloadofthis - No such thing. A brake check is the most ridiculous and dangerous thing someone can do when their pride gets hurt. So now that you've determined someone is a bad driver, you get in front of them and stop? That's foolish.

[@richienolan660]

"a warning" for swinging a couple of tonnes of metal around the road full of other road users, a warning. Forget the start of this, if he walked down the street swinging a 10lb golf club he'd be arrested, come on Met

[@kneesofgomorrah9587]

Typical Uber driver... Hasn't got a clue...

[@SKBKER]

To me manufacturers are making indicators smaller and harder to see . that indicator should be a lot bigger . Some VW indicated in front of me and I could barely see it but maybe he had it illegally tinted ....which he did

[@monkstandinglast]

Unfortunately as you said you hit his car turning you into what a lawyer calls the aggressor even though taxi driver was 100% an arsehole stay safe man just pull up next to them and educate them unless they really close next to you then try smash their windows with them steel protection gloves to let the driver safely know that you are there

[@CycleGaz]

The lane change without looking and the brake check makes him the aggressor.

[@DawidCzerwinski]

@@CycleGaz changing lanes without looking - fair, however the brake check you refer to I think wasn't a "brake check", he just heard you shouting and stopped to look where you are. Then you overtake and punch his car... From then it escalate. Short temper from both you and the driver, but what to expect from a London.

[@ItsMotoMatt]

He has a right to defend himself. A 2-ton vehicle accosting a cyclist? Death. A fist against the side of a car? Hardly a scratch. You decide which is more aggressive.

[@bradfordzone5187]

@@DawidCzerwinski Dawid - Why do you think the police took action against the driver ? Clue - They thought he was in the wrong.

[@RoadRageUSA]

Hi friend, Can I use this video in my future compilation ? I will give you full credits in the description.

[@CycleGaz]

Nope.

[@alanwllms5172]

Chapeau for your honesty

[@loc4725]

MSM so he really should have clocked you before moving, especially given your bright lights. Ultimately though it didn't look intentional and I think you took the right approach with him getting a warning.

[@SilvioDiego]

Forgive... but never forget! 😜

[@declanfaughey8471]

Just another jerk in a merc. As a cyclist myself, who's daily commute is 35km, I have now started to use a helmet camera due to the dangerous behaviour of Dublin drivers.

[@zaink7037]

Bit of a tricky one here to be honest but fair play on your choice of giving a warning. I'm just curious if he retaliated because you hit his mirror.

[@CycleGaz]

I didn't hit his mirror. Hit the rear panel and then the door. My reaction certainly played a factor in the choice. I don't think I helped and whilst he certainly shouldn't have behaved like that, I think giving people second chances is a good thing.

[@zaink7037]

@@CycleGaz yeah definitely agree. Sorry I'm watching this in the doctors surgery with no volume 🙈. We all still are learning when travelling. You've been doing an excellent job on reporting bad drivers however which I really appreciate you doing 🙏

[@halloschorle]

In Germany you would have paid a fine for hit his car. Police and court dont accept videos here.

[@SASCAT1972]

Lad you think that’s assault???

[@CycleGaz]

Words mean different things in different locations. In the UK assault is defined as the threat of harm and not actual harm. So brake checking, swerving in front of me to try and stop me and saying "you're going to get it" is assault. Which the police agreed with and the driver was warned for it.

[@ItsMotoMatt]

By definition, assault does not have to involve physical contact. Look it up.

[@SASCAT1972]

@@ItsMotoMatt yes, yes. You’re quite correct. Well played and maximum points to you.

[@MrTille]

Shit, you really sound like Christian Bale! :D

[@apaixonadospormotores]

HE BROTHER AUTHORIZES ME TO USE YOUR VIDEO ?? I LEAVE THE NAME AND THE LINK IN THE DESCRIPTION THANK YOU FOR ATTENTION !!!

[@bobferguson1696]

Top bloke CycleGaz. Good choice of actions on your part. Very glad it didn't escalate

[@sandy_knight]

If that had been me he wouldn't have had a wing mirror left (on either side), however I just bought ,myself a GoPro in the hope it will calm me down a bit, knowing I can report them to the police instead. Keep up the good work...

[@copaloadofthis]

Sandy Knight .. If you can't calm down .. TAKE THE BUS...

[@Gil_T]

I would of been harder on him for almost putting other cyclists at harm aswell as yours because of his pitiful actions. What an utter bogey bum.

[@OnYourLeft]

Mistake on his part for not making sure it was clear before changing lanes. Mistake on your part for not seeing the signal and slowing down. Your shout is your horn to let him know you are there. His actions from that point on, starting with the brake check, are the actions of a terrible and dangerous driver using his very heavy vehicle as a weapon. Everything you did from that point on is merely self defense.

[@derekgoodwin6646]

He was indicating , it's a car you should have slowed down.You caused that by swearing at him .If you behave like that all the time , you will probably get knocked out, just saying.

[@David-bi6lf]

What utter bull. There is no requirement to slow down. An indicator is to show your intention. You move when clear to do so. You seriously condone the actions of the driver because cycle gaz swore. You need your head testing.

[@dscorgie1]

The indication is visible at 2:49. The driver was slow to move once he started indicating. Had he indicated then immediately moved (following usual mirror checks) this situation would have been avoided. Possibly in an attempt to avoid crossing the solid white. Indicator was missed by Gaz. Driver missed Gaz in mirror despite bright lighting. The cause is not swearing, mistakes on both sides here, admittedly a very minor one by Gaz and nothing that would constitute legal liability or negligence, just a mistake. Cyclists get annoyed a bit more since a minor bump on a car is an inconvenience but the reciprocal impact can be much more serious, hence the shouting. Plus it makes good KZbin fodder.

[@derekgoodwin6646]

@@David-bi6lf My opinion free country.Gaz showed aggression was that really called for no .I can see it was a reaction one that will get him in trouble one day .

[@aerowilly65]

derek goodwin These are the sentiments of someone who clearly is not accustomed to regularly commuting by bicycle in urban areas. in an ideal world we should all keep our cool. however the experience of riding a bike myself in Manchester is that the average journey through the city involves several incidents a day of drivers behaving maliciously towards you and endangering your safety in the process. on a bad journey you might encounter several incidents and the anger that causes unfortunately has a cumulative effect on you, the cyclist. you come to the inevitable conclusion that some of these people literally couldn't care less if you live or die. And that is going to make any person angry even the most placid individual. So until you get out of your car and experience it for real on a regular basis you're not really in a position to moralise on this cyclist's response to this unpleasant situation.Yes, he probably didn't get the best response from the driver himself by getting angry but there are reasons cyclists get angry and it's not simply to do with egos or any crap like that. It's to do with the very real threat of danger to their safety they are subjected to on a daily basis. And it shouldn't have to be like that in a civilised country.And for the record I also drive a car, a van and a motorcycle and have done for 35 years.so I am well qualified and entitled to comment .thank you very much

[@derekgoodwin6646]

@@aerowilly65 Nicely put my friend , well I do agree.After all it's just a discussion and we are all entitled to an opinion.

[@ItsMotoMatt]

He DID indicate, but... what the actual fuck? Why did he KEEP TRYING to hit you with his car? Total insanity if you ask me.

[@R0bY28]

A warning? What a joke

[@finbat]

Well handled

[@chap666ish]

You were 100% in the right. That's all.

[@jayprajapat8953]

Brilliant. You weren't scathed yet you decided to hit his car which could have damaged it and then you play the victim considering you missed his indication. And he got a warning. And you? Got away Scot free I'm assuming. Near misses happen even with cars doesn't mean I will go and damage that person's car I will horn at them or swear at them but wouldn't touch their vehicle beacause of insurance claims. Yet cyclists get away Scot free because they don't have insurance. A cyclist merged into a lane that I was on without looking and smacked into my door mirror and cracked it. He rode off into the traffic Scot free. Hypocrites. Although I do agree his careless reaction of swerving In Traffic was uncalled for.

[@CycleGaz]

I didn't damage his vehicle. Show me in the video where the vehicle is damaged? The vehicle was hit with my palm. It makes a big sound, but no damage.

[@jayprajapat8953]

@@CycleGaz no one will be able to tell if it was damaged from that video. But by your own admission "I did hit the car really hard" (along those lines) it could be a possibility that it left the car with some form of damage. Cars aren't strong like they use to be they are paper thin and scratch and graze easily now days. But cyclists can simply ride through traffic and get away with it. I have seen your other videos and I know drivers have been in the wrong for the majority of times. This time however I don't believe the cat deserved a whack. He indicated and you showed no form of slowing down. Your lack of awareness was probably as bad as his in this situation. Yet you proceeded to provoke him by hitting his car and then played the victim.

[@CycleGaz]

You can see in the video there is no denting to the body. I could see there was no denting to the body at the time. He only got a whack because he brake checked me. If it wasn't for my ability to react quickly and safely, I would have ended up in the back of that vehicle and there certainly would have been damage to it.

[@andrebaron1387]

Get in a bike and I’ll drive at you a few times, embrun you off the road. If after the 5 th time someone trying to kill you by squeezing you off the road you don’t smack those car then I say you’re lying. When someone KEEPS coming over like that you MUST use whatever signalling device they’ll notice. If that’s a good whomp on the car so be it. The metal on cars means a person on a bike hitting with a flat hand will not be able to permanently damage it. You call hypocrite I ask you, in this video whose life was in danger? Also, you’ll notice that the person on the bike could have smacked the mirror (and taken it off) but didn’t. This is not the same bike rider who broke your mirror, don’t paint him with the same brush.

[@jayprajapat8953]

@@andrebaron1387 selective reading much? I acknowledged the guy swerving was in the wrong. However don't overlook that Gaz missed the indicator on the car by his own admission. That was a contributing factor to what happened as well as the car behaving the way it did. They were both in the wrong. So don't act like it's the car only.