Cyclists can be expected to filter through the traffic. Cycle lanes help cyclists make safe progress through town but, where there are no cycle lanes, drivers can and should expect a cyclist to filter.
Filtering is a perfectly legal way to make progress through traffic safely. The problem with filtering is it exposes the cyclist to the negligence of other road users who don’t see them. The Highway Code advises that other road users should be aware of cyclists filtering and take necessary action, such as checking mirrors and blind spots regularly, to avoid colliding with cyclists proceeding safely through traffic.
Motorists will often argue the cyclist is at fault for filtering but the fact remains that the motorist should be more observant. At Cycle Law Scotland, our team of lawyers, all of whom cycle regularly, can assist you to recover compensation and fight your corner.
Common Cycling Accident Scenarios
Our Recent Case Stories
Range Rover collides with cyclist and then blames him
No matter how nice a third party might seem at the scene of the accident, do make sure you note all the details of the driver and vehicle involved.
Cyclist knocked off bike at four way junction
David proceeded across the junction after the lights turned green. As he did so, a car travelling in the opposite direction turned right across his path and collided with him.
Driver cuts up cyclist at junction
Peter was taken by air ambulance to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and was diagnosed with a fractured right clavicle.
Unluckiest cyclist in Scotland
Derek is hit side on by a car which exits from a junction, crosses the road and ploughs straight into him.
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