Sunday 7 August 2022 05:19 PM Hampshire police spark backlash after warning motorists to treat cyclists better trends now
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A police force has become embroiled in a social media spat with motorists after it posted a video warning them they face punishment if they don't treat cyclists better on the road.
Hampshire Police's Road and Policing Unit tweeted out a minute long video showing incidents involving vehicles and bicycles that led to the drivers being prosecuted.
All four apparent near misses were caught on cycle cameras and reported to the police.
But the tweet provoked a backlash from social media users keen to point out that cyclists behave badly on the roads as well, prompting a response from the police.
One part of the video showed the driver of a flat bed truck is filmed overtaking and braking suddenly to avoid an oncoming bin lorry - leaving the cyclist to stop and throw their hands up in anger
Another van is shown narrowly overtaking a bike before braking suddenly, which the driver got a £364 fine and four points in court
Hampshire police used a Gordon Ramsay gift in response to criticism from a member of the public
In the first incident a Volvo car is seen driving on the wrong side of the road on a narrow country lane towards the cyclist before swerving out of the way.
The video - which has been viewed more than 14,000 times - states that the motorist received a £100 fine and three points on their licence.
In the second incident - for which the driver got a £364 fine and four points in court - a van is recorded
