Stunning video reveals second bike owner narrowly avoids being hit by automobile after taking evasive motion

A SHOCKING video reveals the second {that a} bike owner narrowly manages to swerve and keep away from being struck by a automobile.

The center-stopping incident occurred earlier this week on the junction between Dalmeny Road and Leith Stroll.

The street has turn into infamous for drivers pulling out over a pedestrianised walkway which is constructed to help pedestrians and cyclists.

Nonetheless, surprising scenes shared on-line present the horror second when a driver decides to provide themselves proper of manner and virtually clatters the helpless bike owner.

The video begins with the bike owner heading previous Storrie’s bakery on Leith Stroll and heading in the direction of standard eaterie La Casa.

Because the bike owner passes the tram cease at Balfour Road they start to pedal throughout the road with no subject.

The automobile then seems out of the display and reveals no signal of braking to permit for the bike owner to proceed their journey.

As an alternative, the driving force cuts throughout the bike owner in a cynical method prompting the unknown rider to set free a roar of dismay.

The blue Skoda then drives off in the direction of Elm Row within the capital seemingly oblivious to the close-call that has simply taken place.

The video was shared to Fb on Wednesday with the caption: “A wee reminder for drivers – pedestrians and cycle path customers all the time have precedence on the Dalmeny Road/Leith Stroll junction.

“It’s a steady crossing, which lets you drive throughout the pavement as soon as there’s area.

“A pleasant function reversal, however not quite common within the UK but.

“I’ve seen a lot of shut calls right here just lately, in addition to pedestrians giving approach to automobiles who ought to be stopping.

“I’m certain we are able to all agree it’d be s**t to see anybody getting hit by a automobile right here.”

The video has been favored lots of of Fb customers and obtained dozens of feedback from supportive viewers.

One consumer wrote: “For one thing very unusual it’s very complicated.

“[I’m] glad I don’t drive and don’t have to barter it.

“[It] might do with higher signage to clarify who has proper of manner, higher street markings to sluggish individuals in the suitable place and one thing to sluggish individuals down.”

One other commented: “Some individuals mustn’t have a driving licence.”

A 3rd replied: “Accidents ready to occur, clowncil, insanity.”

One other added: “Pretty certain that every one of those cross pavement junctions have strong cease strains earlier than the pavement begins, coming off the aspect streets onto the stroll. Downside is many drivers (learn most), can’t drive safely and accurately.”

A fifth wrote: “Silly place for a motorbike lane seen individuals getting hit by bikes when the step out to get a bus no good for people who find themselves blind both one other nice concept by the council.”

Talking at this time Inspector Kos Papakyriakou, of Roads Policing, Police Scotland stated: “Designated cycle lanes are in place to supply a level of separation and safety for cyclists.

“It is crucial that drivers concentrate and are thoughtful of their objective and use.

“Officers usually patrol the world and applicable motion will probably be taken ought to this not be the case.”