What on the roads has annoyed you today?

[Raj]

Cycling down Scraptoft lane yesterday morning( I've got a flashing helmet light and front and back lights too), a car just decides to do a u turn in front of me.

Luckily it's not icy, I stop just in time as the driver looks out of his window to see me shouting obscenities  at him.

 

I know alot of drivers hate cyclists put just be abit careful.

 

# cyclistlivesmatter

 

 

[Parafox]

On 13/01/2026 at 06:22, Raj said:

I know alot of drivers hate cyclists put just be abit careful.

It's bilateral conflict and dislike even though most cyclists are also car drivers.

Edited 14 January by Parafox

[Raj]

3 minutes ago, Parafox said:

It's bilateral conflict and dislike even though most cyclists are also car drivers.

Yes I am both so when.im driving I always give cyclists loads of room.

 

Had another issue this morning going straight over the Uppingham Rd/ Hong Kong junction.

Green light so I'm cycling along, no car indicating to turn left so I'm going along, then the car I'm just about to pass ( cars are in traffic even at 6.50am!) decides to turn left towards me.

I've braked and stopped, shouting at the cvnt that  he's not indicated  and hes nearly took me out.

Traffic behind him is beeping as I've stood in front of his car still shouting.

No apology nothing...I carry on waving my hands and swearing all the way work...there are some idiot drivers out there..

[isaidno]

The awful double roundabout in Syston.  Nobody knows who to give way to. 

[FoyleFox]

On 17/01/2026 at 13:30, isaidno said:

The awful double roundabout in Syston.  Nobody knows who to give way to. 

Is it like the one in Ibstock? That's shite as well. 

[Trav Le Bleu]

On 13/01/2026 at 06:22, Raj said:

Cycling down Scraptoft lane yesterday morning( I've got a flashing helmet light and front and back lights too), a car just decides to do a u turn in front of me.

Luckily it's not icy, I stop just in time as the driver looks out of his window to see me shouting obscenities  at him.

 

I know alot of drivers hate cyclists put just be abit careful.

 

# cyclistlivesmatter

 

 

You and your flashing helmet.

[moore_94]

19 hours ago, FoyleFox said:

Is it like the one in Ibstock? That's shite as well. 

Just been over that

 

Car in front of me at the roundabout and no one coming from the right, they just sat there like a fvcking plum

Edited 19 January by moore_94

[Tommy G]

On 13/01/2026 at 06:22, Raj said:

Cycling down Scraptoft lane yesterday morning( I've got a flashing helmet light and front and back lights too), a car just decides to do a u turn in front of me.

Luckily it's not icy, I stop just in time as the driver looks out of his window to see me shouting obscenities  at him.

 

I know alot of drivers hate cyclists put just be abit careful.

 

# cyclistlivesmatter

 

 

A flashing helmet light ooo errr missus 

[Tommy G]

On 17/01/2026 at 13:30, isaidno said:

The awful double roundabout in Syston.  Nobody knows who to give way to. 

There’s a similar one in Nuneaton - the average local IQ can’t cope 

[The Bear]

18 hours ago, moore_94 said:

Just been over that

 

Car in front of me at the roundabout and no one coming from the right, they just sat there like a fvcking plum

I've been over that island many times driving home from work and people are clueless how to handle them. You either get what happened to you or people just cutting across you. 

[Tommy G]

On 14/01/2026 at 20:56, Raj said:

Yes I am both so when.im driving I always give cyclists loads of room.

 

Had another issue this morning going straight over the Uppingham Rd/ Hong Kong junction.

Green light so I'm cycling along, no car indicating to turn left so I'm going along, then the car I'm just about to pass ( cars are in traffic even at 6.50am!) decides to turn left towards me.

I've braked and stopped, shouting at the cvnt that  he's not indicated  and hes nearly took me out.

Traffic behind him is beeping as I've stood in front of his car still shouting.

No apology nothing...I carry on waving my hands and swearing all the way work...there are some idiot drivers out there..

Sounds like there's a common denominator here Raj 

[Raj]

6 minutes ago, Tommy G said:

Sounds like there's a common denominator here Raj 

They are out to get me!

 

Wasn't you you cvnt was it!!!

Edited 20 January by Raj

[Tommy G]

1 hour ago, Raj said:

They are out to get me!

 

Wasn't you you cvnt was it!!!

No, I’d of knocked you off 

[DennisNedry]

On 12/01/2026 at 21:19, HighPeakFox said:

Ironically, when people thank me for giving way in the dark by blinding me. 

Agreed!

 

I actually squint if I anticipate this is about to happen (giving way behind a parked car for example).

[HighPeakFox]

1 hour ago, DennisNedry said:

Agreed!

 

I actually squint if I anticipate this is about to happen (giving way behind a parked car for example).

I look away now, to the left generally.

[Bum Scissors]

Parking fine hotspots in Leicester: https://leicestershirepress.com/2026/01/20/revealed-leicesters-parking-fine-hotspots/

Western Road is number two on the list, apparently, with more than 2,600 tickets in 2025. Matchday parking must surely be a big part of that - although recent headache-inducing form should soon sort out that particular issue.    

[adam1]

M69 on Saturday evening.

 

5 cars doing sub 65mph whilst sat in the middle lane when the road was empty. 4 tbf moved to the left when flashed. One didnt and flashed me back... whilst a couple of cars were going from lane 1 to lane 3 to go around them. 🤷‍♂️. 

[Muzzy_no7]

21 minutes ago, adam1 said:

M69 on Saturday evening.

 

5 cars doing sub 65mph whilst sat in the middle lane when the road was empty. 4 tbf moved to the left when flashed. One didnt and flashed me back... whilst a couple of cars were going from lane 1 to lane 3 to go around them. 🤷‍♂️. 

Gotta be a way of FPN’ing this easily rather than relying on RPU cops, surely? 

[adam1]

3 hours ago, Muzzy_no7 said:

Gotta be a way of FPN’ing this easily rather than relying on RPU cops, surely? 

Dash cam? Sit behind them for a couple of minutes, send footage to the police?

[Muzzy_no7]

2 minutes ago, adam1 said:

Dash cam? Sit behind them for a couple of minutes, send footage to the police?

Unfortunately very few people will take time out of their busy lives to do that, as easy as it would be. 

[NAKC20]

29 minutes ago, adam1 said:

Dash cam? Sit behind them for a couple of minutes, send footage to the police?

What about the car behind you that is recording you doing exactly the same thing?

[adam1]

3 hours ago, Muzzy_no7 said:

Unfortunately very few people will take time out of their busy lives to do that, as easy as it would be. 

I've been tempted.

[adam1]

14 hours ago, NAKC20 said:

What about the car behind you that is recording you doing exactly the same thing?

You can sit in lane 1 and record them 🙄

[Trumpet]

Encountered a fair few middle lane willy pullers yesterday. Particularly those that want to do around 80mph but only in the middle lane. If you pull out to overtake someone who is ahead of you in the left lane, they’ll slow down but refuse to overtake you. 
 

Driving seems such a chore nowadays with the standard of driving so low. Bring on driverless cars.

[Trav Le Bleu]

2 hours ago, Trumpet said:

 Driving seems such a chore nowadays with the standard of driving so low. Bring on driverless cars.

Don't worry, AI slop will ensure your driverless car is trying to make pictures of unicorns being ridden by koala bears in Bradgate Park, whilst trying to overtake and doing impersonations of Alan Carr when calling you to inform you that it's been stolen by your kid.