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  • Started 7 years ago by Broony84
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  1. Broony84
    Member

    I had a collision this morning with a car at Haymarket. The car basically cut me up and I ploughed into the side/back of it. After a few expletives when I was lying on the deck I spoke with the driver and they were very apologetic. I told them to be more careful, told them I was fine and we went our separate ways.

    How do I go about reporting the incident? (purely to highlight the dangers of that section of road/turn from the Dalry Road junction to West Maitland Street)

    I managed to capture the incident on my go-pro.

    Posted 7 years ago #

  2. Frenchy
    Member

    Go into a police station (or possibly just phone 101), tell them you want to report a road traffic collision.

    Get your bike checked out, too, and be aware that any injuries may not become apparent for a few days.

    Hope you don't have any problems, but don't delete that video! Always possible the driver will find some damage on their car and convince themselves it was your fault.

    Posted 7 years ago #

  3. I were right about that saddle
    Member

    Yes, the most important thing is for you to get yourself checked out. Adrenalin covers injuries beautifully, that's what it's for. Expect to get shaky and stiff later on. Maybe just go home and have a hot bath?

    Secondly - get the bike checked. Tell them you were in a collision and want the frame and wheels checked for trueness.

    Good luck!

    Posted 7 years ago #

  4. Broony84
    Member

    Nice one thanks.
    Is it worth contacting the council? I've witnessed a lot of poor driving here recently and believe the road layout does not help

    Posted 7 years ago #

  5. neddie
    Member

    @Broony

    Sorry to hear that.

    Note: The below applies even if, for example, your line across the tram tracks meant that you came into conflict with the car.

    All crashes or other incidents relating to tramlines should be reported to City of Edinburgh Council, who are keeping a record and using this to try and identify problems which need addressed. Report by phone to 0131 338 5844 or email trams@edinburgh.gov.uk or write to Tram Depot, 1 Myreton Drive, Edinburgh.

    Please report such incidents even if they were in the past and you have only just discovered this reporting method, and even if you have already notified the police or anyone else. These contacts can also be used for any queries about the tram or tramlines.

    Please also report your crash to Spokes – for example, if you email as above to report your crash please cc: to Spokes. spokes@spokes.org.uk

    If you are considering making a claim for damages – Spokes has prepared an information sheet on claiming for a tramline-related incident [pdf 106k]

    From: http://www.spokes.org.uk/documents/public-transport/tram/

    Posted 7 years ago #

  6. Broony84
    Member

    Perfect thanks

    Posted 7 years ago #

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