SMIDSY "Sorry mate, I didn't see you!"
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Incident on 29 Sept 2011 in Holloway Road, London, UK between private hire people carrier turning left and motorcycle going straight on.
Highway Code on Junctions (see 182, 183)
"... watch out for traffic coming up on your left before you make the turn ..."
"... give way to any vehicles using a bus lane ..."
Google street views of the junction
Gap in bus lane for left turn |
View into the junction |
Photos of the road layout, damage and injuries (a lucky escape)
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