Jeff Leiper’s Bike Brush With Injury
Breaking road rules, bikes and autos, is a dangerous habit.
Here’s an example posted on X by Kitchissippi Councillor Jeff Leiper of his encounter with a car:
I caught up with this driver at Parkdale – he gained no time and only endangered himself and others with his angry choice. pic.twitter.com/eIFlCFUmk9
— Jeff Leiper (He/Him) ? ? ??? (@JLeiper) October 1, 2024
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The person causing the problem was little Jeffy who was driving in the middle of the automobile lane, slower than the rest of traffic. The first two drivers were able to move into the lane intended for traffic moving in the opposite direction to get by him. I assume Leiper is scolding himself for not staying as far to the right as possible, like the cyclist seen at 17 seconds. It’s hard to believe that a councilor would post a video to point out how stupid he was acting then blame someone else. By the way, the person honking was not the red car, it was the car going the opposite direction that almost hit the red car because of Leiper’s dangerous driving.
While Jeffy may or may not have invited consternation from drivers by moving slower than the flow of traffic in the middle of the lane, it does not excuse the dangerous cutting off of a cyclist by the Nissan driver.
The make and colour of the car and the licence plate tag are all clearly visible.
Maybe the vid should be submitted to the OPS with a request that the driver and Leiper both be cited for the appropriate traffic violations and pay the corresponding penalties?
It would be great if any bicycle using city roads were required to buy and display a licence tag. Then dash cams and go-pros could be used to crack down on offenders among both groups using public roads
Two observations.
First, the behaviour of both the cyclist (Leiper) and the motorist (red vehicle) were indicative of selfishness. The cyclist was occupying more space than required (as noted by Richard). The motorist did not wait until it was safe to overtake. In short, nothing new here folks. The roadways, bike lanes and sidewalks are filled with users who show limited respect for the space of others.
Second. Mr. Leiper’s posting of this non-event is indicative of a larger problem – his constant need to be the centre of attention. Nothing new here either.
Richard:
I could be wrong here but I believe that part of the road allows cyclists the whole lane because the street is so narrow.
However, I stand to be corrected.
cheers
kgray
People own cars, they don’t own the road. Cyclist are absolutely allowed to take the lane when the road is narrow. In most instances, cars are in a rush to get to stop at the next light. When you factor in all of the time spent waiting at red lights, drivers would see their average speed is about the same as riding a bicycle.
Hello Richard. I’m both an avid bicyclist as well as an automobile driver. I see people driving cars do stupid things every day and find it unnerving. That being said, I find self-righteousness cyclists deplorable, especially when they blatantly break the rules of the road since they are most vulnerable. For example – As I near my home I drive on a road with an uphill grade. Cyclists also use this road which is fine unless they are driving 3 or 4 abreast as they proceed uphill.. In this case, I have to proceed at roughly 20 km/hr or run the risk of putting other drivers at risk as I pass them. Maybe you find this acceptable behaviour. I don’t.
M:
you are correct bicycles and vehicles average speed are the same cuz in most instances cyclists drive straight through stop signs and red lights.
you can’t see it in the video but it does look like Jeffy sent the red car off with a two wheeled salute.
M:
Please familiarize yourself with Sections 147 and 148 of the Ontario Highway Traffic Act. It does not allow a bicycle to ‘take the lane’.
I’ll take this back one step. Why is Leiper filming this in the first place? Is he waiting for this to happen? Even anticipating it? Does he film all his bike treks?
What happens if someone comes at him on his right which could happen at an intersection or with someone pulling out of a driveway or parking space? If someone ‘doors’ him, he won’t get that on camera.