Please watch this graphic Video Safety Alert

It shows a recent incident where a cyclist came off the pavement at a junction controlled by traffic lights, into the path of an HGV. 

It appears the cyclist didn’t realise the lights controlling the nearside filter lane was on green, while the traffic in the offside lane was held on a red light.  Thankfully, the truck was being driven at an appropriate speed for the conditions and the driver was alert and able to stop quickly.

This incident had the potential to end in tragedy, with the cyclist being very seriously injured or worse.

Please share the Alert with your teams, including employed and contract drivers…you may also want to share it with family members. 

The video is a useful reminder for all road users:

• For vehicle drivers, in terms of being fit and alert, driving in accordance with the conditions and looking out for vulnerable road users
• For cyclists and pedestrians, to take extra care at road junctions and use designated crossing points where possible, to remain alert to other road users, wear bright / reflective clothing, use lights / torches as appropriate and, as a cyclist, wear a helmet.

This is the sharable link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnU7M-69w7U