A police force reported two cyclists had been hospitalised with serious injuries in two separate incidents involving the riders being hit by drivers... alongside this advice... cycling
Police in Bournemouth attracted criticism and accusations of"victim blaming" after meeting two seperate incidents where cyclists were injured when hit by drivers with a social media campaign to be BIKE aware, advising riders to"be aware","keep space" and"expect to wait".
The advice came alongside a report that on Thursday 9 February there were"two unrelated serious road traffic collisions in Christchurch", with both involving"vehicles [drivers] colliding with cyclists". However, the advice attracted accusations of"victim blaming", one reply suggesting"every cyclist I know is inherently 'bike aware' as they have to demonstrate self-preservation on a daily basis", while another questioned the wording of the report that the vehicles had collided with the cyclists, not their drivers.
After Bournemouth Police responded to Philippa reasserting their statement about being"BIKE aware is for both cyclists and motorists", she replied:"Then everything I've said still stands. I'm afraid you're completely out of step with this approach. Other forces/bodies have been vilified for similar."
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