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Hi all,
been riding up in the hills in the S/E of Melbourne near Emerald etc and have encountered in the last few weeks the increase of really angry and abusive drivers. We (my 11 yr or 13yr son) ride single file and leave enough room for traffic to pass etc. Yet we have been copping drivers getting way too close to a point where they are within 200mm off an arm or driving slowly past and yelling out unsavoury words. I would manage if it was just myself or myself and a mate but when kids are around I behave on the cautious side and avoid conflict.
Is any of this worth reporting to the cops or would they just laugh at me and say there is nothing they can do... just would really like to know what my rights are as a road user.
any help is appreciated as it is now affecting my young bloke and he isnt enjoying riding much.
thanks
RB
been riding up in the hills in the S/E of Melbourne near Emerald etc and have encountered in the last few weeks the increase of really angry and abusive drivers. We (my 11 yr or 13yr son) ride single file and leave enough room for traffic to pass etc. Yet we have been copping drivers getting way too close to a point where they are within 200mm off an arm or driving slowly past and yelling out unsavoury words. I would manage if it was just myself or myself and a mate but when kids are around I behave on the cautious side and avoid conflict.
Is any of this worth reporting to the cops or would they just laugh at me and say there is nothing they can do... just would really like to know what my rights are as a road user.
any help is appreciated as it is now affecting my young bloke and he isnt enjoying riding much.
thanks
RB