This evening on the way to Craiglockhart, I was passed by a van ridiculously closely. I cycle pretty much daily on Edinburgh roads, so I know the difference between a close pass and one that's just downright dangerous - this one made me jump.
This van had its company name on it, so I know exactly what company it is, and I took photos of it when I caught it at the next lights so I have the reg. While continuing my journey, I was seriously of the mind to contact the company and express my displeasure. However, a couple of hours later, and I'm now wondering whether there's any point, since I've now calmed down a bit (and am a bit knackered from numerous games of squash).
So the question I have is this - do you think there's much point in reporting, directly to the company, that their van driver (who is possibly the company owner, as it's a small company in this case) could've killed me if I'd wobbled a mere 2 inches to the right when he passed me? Or is it quite unlikely to have a good outcome, and I'm just wasting my time?
Mainly, I think I'm asking what kind of outcome other people have had, and what kind of tactic has worked best if you *have* contacted a company to report dangerous driving. I know there's not going to be one "right" way to do it, I think I'm just figuring that if it rarely makes any difference other than to get abuse from the company, then maybe it's just not worth the aggravation.
Discuss!
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