Jeremy Vine sparks debate after sharing video showing him nearly ploughing into car on a cycle lane

Jeremy Vine has sparked another social media debate after sharing video of him nearly ploughing into a car in a cycle lane. 

The BBC Radio personality posted a clip to Twitter today alleging the driver cut him off as he turned into the cycle lane. He claims the motorist indicated his intent to turn ‘less than six yards before’ doing so and ‘less than five seconds before I arrived.’

The journalist called on the driver to take a ‘refresher driving course’ and publicly shamed him, despite the motorist reportedly offering a apology.

Mr Vine’s remarks prompted backlash from social media users, some of whom rushed to the driver’s defence and others who supported him for ‘educating’ the motorist.

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Jeremy Vine has sparked another social media debate after sharing video of him nearly ploughing into a car in a cycle lane

The TV personality posted a clip to Twitter today alleging the driver cut him off as he turned into the cycle lane

Mr Vine was cycling along King Street in Hammersmith, London today when he nearly collided with a dark coloured Volkswagen.

The driver turned into the cycle lane just seconds before Mr Vine approached him, forcing him to swerve.

Video shows the driver had signalled to turn, but the journalist alleges he did not do so with ample time.

‘He did say “sorry I didn’t see you,”‘ Mr Vine tweeted. ‘An apology is always accepted. But this dent needs a refresher driving course.’  

Drivers are permitted to cross the solid white line of a cycle lane when turning left or accessing private property, according to the Highway Code.

However, motorists are required to give way to cyclists using the lane so they do not need to stop or swerve. 

Mr Vine claims the motorist indicated his intent to turn ‘less than six yards before’ doing so and ‘less than five seconds before I arrived’

Mr Vine claims the driver did say ‘sorry I didn’t see you’ after the encounter

Mr Vine’s post received mixed response from Twitter users, many of whom agreed the motorist was driving poorly, but also thought the journalist’s remarks were ‘a bit harsh.’

‘On this one I agree with you, terrible driving but glad you at least got an apology and you educated them,’ one user wrote. 

Another replied: ‘Bit harsh calling for the driver to take a “refresher course” Jeremy. Genuine mistake by looks of it for which he apologised. Yes he should have seen you but he did indicate and you had time to stop safely.’

‘Not saying he was right by any stretch but, I would see his indicator and know full well he’s going to turn across, I would slow down let him across, say b***end under my breath and carry on,’ echoed another.

Other users criticised Mr Vine, claiming he shouldn’t be taking video why cycling or travelling in all black attire.

‘A sensible cyclist would have seen that he was indicating and slowed down. You had plenty of time to do so but chose to ignore his signal,’ one said. 

Another wrote: ‘We all make mistakes when using roads. Like cycling with a drone likely to distract other road users.’ 

‘He indicated in good time, traffic from behind should not undertake, and in Britain, we give way to traffic on the right,’ a separate user stated. ‘Someone needs a cycling proficiency test, most did one in junior school and a refresher course is advisable as you grow up, sadly not all cyclists grow up.’

Another commentator added: ‘To be fair. You might be quite hard to see all in black. I do wish hi viz was mandatory as the amount of cyclist who to ‘blend’ with their surroundings is quite high.’