I’ve been on this corner as a cyclist turning left to complete the Regents Park Loop. I must say I’m always very cautious after watching these videos. I’m alarmed that no prosecutions are being made for these impatient drivers. We go back again to question what is the police doing to combat misdemeanours in the society? Pls start a petition Mikey and I’m sure you’ll get a lot of support!
Agreed, and I’m even more alarmed by the drivers AND cyclists yelling at him for going out of his way to make drivers be safe?!? Mickey is an unsung hero and I’m mad that the police aren’t prosecuting as much apparently
"You're not a policeman, you can't tell me what to do" and continues to tell you what to do. What is wrong with people now? Simple rules which are easy to follow yet people seem to do whatever the fu*k they like. Well done on all of the efforts.
@@derekcourtney1535 he may not be a police officer but he could also make a citizens arrest costing the driver even more grief. like people have said before their simple rules why can't you follow them
It's because motorists are being emboldened by the insulate Britain bad publicity... Personally I don't agree with all that because it's, all in all, a bad take on environmentalism for a number of reasons the demands aren't thought through far enough. It's going to really ramp up motorist sense of entertainment against an activity like this...
@@bradador1I think the argument goes that when cyclists do it, they mainly endanger themselves, cars doing it is far more dangerous for everybody. Agreed it's still wrong, Mikey is just aiming for the greater wrong.
The majority of the people verbally abusing you were the people you are trying to protect, I bet their attitude would change if or when they get hit by a vehicle driving in the wrong side of the road. The attitude of these drivers is absolutely disgusting. Who the hell do they think they are?? It’s going to take someone getting killed here before they take this problem seriously. Good work Mikey. I totally support you.
Never ceases to amaze me what people will do to shave off a few minutes wait. It’s the same on public transport people literally launch themselves at tube doors when there’s another one a few mins behind. Great videos Mikey.
You're kidding me, you went through all that abuse and not a single person was prosecuted? That's just going to encourage them to do it more. The police is just setting a dangerous precedent here!
@@bradador1 Nah, I'm fine with it. I mean it's wrong of the police manager to NFA these, but I know that the shame of having their plates searchable on RUclips is worse.
3:03 - This has to be the most annoying busybody so far. Simply because, if I remember correctly, he's the first cyclist to take the side of these wrong-way drivers.
It's funny that they act so indignant about having to go back, when in reality you're potentially saving them from something far worse if, god forbid, they actually hit someone driving on the wrong side of the road!
I can’t believe none of these people didn’t get prosecuted, it won’t be long before these insurance scammers will be waiting at Gandalf corner & then jump out as a driver goes on the wrong side of the road. CLAIM!!!! Love your channel Mike. Keep Safe!
My British cynicism says that they have stopped prosecuting because Mikey is showing up the police force in this country. They hope he will give up and go away. Despite Mikey's amazing work, the police and government don't like vigilantes.
"Vigilante" is used for people who take the law into their own hands. Mikey reports them to the police, and the police use the laws to prosecute offenders.
Hi Richard. Maybe some of the police are as you suggest. But I've watched a few of these videos and there are quite a few police members who turn up and are very supportive of what Mikey is doing. So luckily, they're not all the same... some good, some not so good.
The drivers going up onto the payment, [road blocked by illegal car] with children walking with their parents; another disaster could come from it - maybe thats why the MET is backing off; so much is illegal in these videos, even the road rage words of some the onlookers; the black girl in the Merc was among the worst in a recent video
@@Cliffjumper24 sorta is taking the law into his own hand making them go back, he could just film and report, I don't care either way. it serves them right.
They’re lime cyclists. Probably new to cycling. I’m pretty sure in a few months they will take this guys side when they have a few near misses with death...
Haha, that van guy, standing there, saying he can't understand what the problem is... With driving down the entire length of the road on the wrong side, to bypass all the traffic, then continuing to block the road, while he argues a point he doesn't have. He should lose his licence, he's either acting dumb as a way of bypassing rules, or is dangerously stupid.
You're bound to be ruffling feathers within the Met, and good on you for taking a stand and doing so in a courteous way. You are highlighting how a member of the public can do what the Police seem incapable or unwilling of doing. You are making it effortless for them.
David Jones. What a stupid comment. Obviously you have been caught doing something illegal. The Police cannot be everywhere. They are busy catching burglars, joy riders, muggers, drunken drivers, speeders.
Never understood the "You're not a policeman so you shouldn't enforce the rules" mentality. If he was being mugged and asked for help I wonder what he'd think of hearing "well, I'm not a policeman so you're on your own buddy" from every passer by who could help
I have said this myself. All responsible citizens should take all actions necessary to uphold the laws of our society. It’s abject nonsense for a person to say that only police officers can uphold our laws.
I used to work with the chap in the white van and I can honestly say he’s one of the nicest people you will meet. Totally out of character. No excuses though. Keep up the good work Mikey.
Well done and keep on going at it. I commuted for about 20 years, in the UK and Canada, they only times I got hit was by drivers breaking the rules. You were spot on when you said he was taking a chance. He knows what he is doing, but nobody else expects it, that's the problem they don't understand.
Kudos to that black gentleman for supporting you. I havent caught his name but Ive seen him in atleast one other video of yours. Im happy there seem to be loads of people (apart from the internet) whom has your back. Great job, to the both of you! /love from sweden
Gentleman? Wow that's the first time I've been called that 🤣🤣 Lots of us regular cyclists support Mikey & we will be there if things ever turned nasty #solidarity
@@mervyncharles8255mate you’re a legend! You coming in and defending Mikey against the prick trying to argue with him and cause issues was lovey to see
It's staggering how many honestly don't see they've done anything wrong. We are breeding future generations where too many people have never been told "No".
The police just need to fix this street to remove the temptation for traffic to go the wrong side of the pedestrian island. Examples are adding bollards or a curb along the centre of the road.
@@VICTHEREALEST wrestle with a pig and they will drag you down into the muck, their habitat, where they win on experience. Best stay silent, but a hard lesson to learn
that is a patent transport, not an emergency ambulance so he was driving on the wrong side to cut in front of the traffic if you weren't there he would have gone on the wrong side of the island G4S
I don't understand why the police have suddenly changed their response to these drivers. Previously you were having pretty much 100% hit rate with the police prosecuting each one. Is there anyone you can speak to to understand why? Good for standing your ground. Annoys me when bystanders complain it's not your job. As if all members of the public should simply ignore people being dangerous and breaking the law. Keep up the good work and stay safe.
@@ambitionsskyyyy Not really, you must be if this offends you though, if there were more people like this guy you have no idea how many lives would be saved. The people he catches are nothing but dangerous drivers, they deserve to be shamed and prosecuted.
UGH all of these idiots defending the wrong way drivers makes me so angry. Two of them were CYCLISTS too!! They're basically saying "yes they CAN drive dangerously and stupidly! How dare you call them out and prevent them from possibly hitting vulnerable road users like me!" 🤬🤬
I love it Mike when you put them in there place, it makes me sick when they do this, they have no respect for other people, iv got great respect for you and what you do, keep it up Mike xxx
I, for one, have tried to skip various road rules, but if confronted, "it's a far cop" and bow down gracefully. The egos of these idiots could float the Titanic.
The fact none were prosecuted, and this has been mentioned in a recent video that they weren't prosecuted, suggests to me the police have decided to ignore your efforts, That is very wrong of them, if true.... letting drivers get away with this behaviour will encourage others and inevitably end up with someone injured or worse... Well done to you, and finally the idiot saying you weren't a policeman, well he really is just an idiot, hope he reads this....
I suspect someone with a bit of influence got caught and prosecuted by footage sent in by a member of the public and they have barked enough to cause the prosecution team to take a step back from using submitted footage.
It amazes me that people say you're holding up the traffic when it is quite evident that the car is on the wrong side of the road. The self entitlement of these drivers astounds me. You're doing a good job Mikey. Be careful out there.
But he is. Filming it and reporting it is one up to him. However he is not a policeman and blocking the traffic is an offence in itself and doesn’t help anything.
I feel that this is one of the main issues/factors. Some people genuinely don't know that what they're doing is wrong or dangerous (not an excuse, obviously). This can be combined with inflated egos and aggression but in some cases I think they're just braindead. There is a failing somewhere, whether in the driving lesson and test process or elsewhere...
The law of the _[stolen]_ land should be obeyed before *and* after _lunch_ - What the heck before and after *every* meal Afghans don't eat as they starve to death
You're all so lucky to live in such a beautiful city. Just driving through the streets of London would give me a thrill! Sometimes we lose our perspective. Look at those beautiful green trees! Thinking of you all in London, you lucky ducks!
I have my suspicion that the person driving the ambulance saw you standing there with the camera and probably had second thoughts on the risk of it being reported.
Good to see you’ve got back up from others when you’re getting grief. If people stop getting involved when dangerous things occur to others, the world would be a very sad and dangerous place. Good on you Mikey. I wish there were people like you on the tube stopping people trying to cop a feel of others. I was 14 when this happened to me and everyone just lifted their newspapers or looked the other way. It’s people like you that put a bit of faith in me and others that there are good people on this planet.
Another factor is that trade vehicles, eg vans and lorries, are only allowed in Regents park to do collections & deliveries, they're not allowed to use it as a route to drive through.
Its a terrible mindset because we may all do this from time to time at certain junctions that many people do but if you are faced with this situation if you don't reverse and join the queue you basically think you are above the law,very easy to say ah shit I'm sorry and reverse back 🤣
the mindset is simple really, he's not an authority and although what he does is ETHICALLY right, and I totally agree with him, he could cause more damage than the dangerous drivers he stops Law says of course that you can't drive on the wrong side of the road, but it also says to not create traffic man
Even more dumb is the cyclist on the second video saying Mikey is causing trouble. He had just ridden his bike into the path of the car on the wrong side of the road!!!! Any other time he would have been splattered all over the road by that idiot on the wrong side of the road!
There must have been some change at the police processing end. I hope you keep a good record of the number of ignored cases as it is clearly negligence on their side, and there is bound to be an opportunity in the future when matters get out of hand. Some officer could well be committing a section 26 offence and needs to be caught and prosecuted.
I think we are all going to have to start sending letters to the department responsible for TORs, and perhaps an MP or two, to complain that they are deliberately ignoring evidence of breaches of legislation. They are suddenly not living up to their mission of "Tackling the vehicles, drivers, and road user behaviour that cause the greatest risk on the roads." I wonder if it is data collation time, and "Somebody" is trying to keep the figures artificially low by not processing actionable events.
Well done Mikey, hats off to you and massive set of swingers you carry in your shorts. For all the Gandalf Corner videos, it’s pure laziness and ego. Much like your mobile phone videos, if this saves 1 life either at this place or in another situation where the driver actually thinks and then does the right thing, then it’s worth it.
Hi Mikey, Do you have the complaint or contact information for the department that are dealing with these videos? And the local MP that covers the area? I find the trend of no action disturbing and is reinforcing dangerous driving. I am a driver and a cyclist, all road users should be held accountable. Thanks for highlighting the issue
I reported a guy in a fiat abarth doing well over 120 mph and across all lanes of the motorway, even doing a hint of sliding around a lorry to get back from the hard shoulder to lane 3. Sent HD footage back and front. Police sent me a letter saying I needed to have one independent witness inside my car, despite having a mercedes with 2 other people next to me who saw exactly the same. On that basis they refused to go any further. The point is, that abarth driver came out of nowhere like a missile. and disappeared even quicker. Someone is going to be killed.
@@Manu-Official that sort of response is worth escalating, the idea that clear video footage cannot be actioned unless you have an independent human witness in your car with you at the time of recording is just ridiculous. If you had video footage of you and your car being attacked by a road rager with a tyre iron, what that officer is suggesting is that if you don't have an independent witness in your car, they can't do anything. I can't help but think that if you had a passenger in your car witness the Abath incident, that officer would come up with another reason why they couldn't do anything about it. And if you could meet that requirement, they'd make up yet another reason why they couldn't investigate.
@@Manu-Official if that is true, and I'm not saying it is or it isnt then surely all motoring convictions where footage is taken by a police unit manned by a single officer would have to be quashed also. The response they provided cannot be accurate
As a motorcycle rider and instructor I am appaled at how many people break the law and think its ok. The motorcycle riders attitude was disgusting and he should know how vulnerable he is. If he were hit off he would be the first to complain. I am also really annoyed that they are not prosecuting these drivers, it means that people will chance it even more if they think they can get away with it and it puts so many peoples lives at risk. Keep going Mikey, I think its great what you are trying to achieve. People need to be held accountable. I only hope that you don't get hurt in the process as some of these people think its ok to try and push through you. Keep safe man and good job.
I’ve got to admit, I’ve become a much better driver since watching your videos over the last couple of years. I think it’s peoples lack of driving knowledge and don’t realise how dangerous it is. Keep up the good work!
Props to Merv. 🚴 What a decent guy to stop and back you up, Mikey. It galls me because I'm a Spurs fan and he's a Gooner but I've followed him on Twitter because he stuck up for Mikey and he seems like a top man. 👍
Haha thanks 🤣 I'm always gonna support Mikey because he's looking out for us & some things are more important than the colour of the scarf we wear on a Saturday 😜😜
@@125brat Hey, I was just making a lighthearted joke about following Merv on Twitter even though him and I support rival North London teams. A rivalry that goes back over a hundred years. My point was purely about following him on Twitter and nothing to do with road safety. And don't be telling anyone to "Get a life". There's really no need for that on here.
It’s mind blowing that people do this. I’m Canadian and this is the equivalent of people turning left from the left lane, which is insane. Only drunk drivers do that.
I can't believe those two cyclists gave you grief🤷♂️ I thought they would support you. Luckily the 3rd cyclist supported you. What drivers don't realise is it says, look left or look right depending where you cross is there for a reason, some pedestrians maybe blind, elderly, disabled, learning disabilities, autistic etc. Ignorant self entitled drivers need to be mindful of vulnerable people. That's why the amazing Mikey does this. Great man 😉👍
G'day Mikey. Just calling in from Nz. The thing those thickos don't seem to understand, is that in the time they take to argue with you, if they'd stayed in the proper lane, they would have been well on their way. I've watched a number of your episodes, and never cease to wonder at the mentality of those drivers. If you're one of those who Mikey nabs, a message for you. Switch your brain on. Love your work Mikey. Atb from down under. Take care.
I still can't fully understand why the powers to be like the local council have not installed cameras to capture motorist breaking the law and endangering other peoples well being in the process. Keep up the great work and stay safe.
I suspect political will may be conflicted just like the public reactions, as surely the law could make it so a fine could be partly used to pay for any staffing required, especially if fines were based on income. And looks like the process can be quite automated anyway with a special uploads website and if notices can be sent to a registered smartphone for that number plate and if police issued certified recording hardware with included upload feature to prevent video tampering delaying prosecution
The cyclist stood there arguing that you should let him pass, what if he got run over at that corner would he still be telling you to let the driver pass ? and I think that type of cyclist goes through red lights giving other cyclist a bad name.
I can't believe that people disagree with what you are doing 😕. If a cop was standing there, they wouldn't think twice about doing what they are doing 😤 . Keep up the good work 👍..
I listened with disbelief at the cyclists (of all road users) arguing against Mickey taking a positive stand against idiot drivers and riders. Then to add to my disbelief no prosecutions from the authorities ..... disgusting.
I saw one of these videos at this spot when Mikey was stopping a driver but said nothing to the cyclist who rode down there the wrong way at the same time,, he's a sanctimonious hypocrite!
Yes, good comment and of course I have concerns - it's wrong, and they shouldn't do it. There are several reasons why I don't deal with motorcyclists and cyclists doing this: 1) By far the most danger comes from the car drivers doing this, not only because of their size and mass, but also because of the speed and carelessness which many drivers go through here. In contrast most motorcyclists and cyclists are much more careful when doing this. Two wheelers have skin in the game, drivers do not. 2) I have limited spare time, and I'm not going to spend all of it doing this. That means I'll focus on the most dangerous, being the drivers. This is fairness. It's also my choice. 3) I don't feel able to stop cyclists or motorcyclists doing this as if they fell off because of me stopping them I'd be on very dodgy moral and legal grounds. 4) Whilst I can report the motorcyclists who do this, I tend only to report the few who do it dangerously. I obviously can't report the cyclists, so all I do is occasionally scold them from the corner. 5) The Royal Parks police do much the same - rarely stopping cyclists and motorcyclists, and often stopping the drivers when they stake out this junction. That's a good sense check that I'm doing the right thing. 6) If you want to come down and stop cyclists, feel free to do so. I'll happily film and support you. 7) I can only stop one person at a time. If I've stopped a car, then trying to stop a cyclist would simply result in both easily getting past me. 8) It's classic whataboutery to complain about a different thing when I'm dealing with drivers. The focus of this video is the driver.
I’ve been on this corner as a cyclist turning left to complete the Regents Park Loop. I must say I’m always very cautious after watching these videos. I’m alarmed that no prosecutions are being made for these impatient drivers. We go back again to question what is the police doing to combat misdemeanours in the society? Pls start a petition Mikey and I’m sure you’ll get a lot of support!
Agreed, and I’m even more alarmed by the drivers AND cyclists yelling at him for going out of his way to make drivers be safe?!? Mickey is an unsung hero and I’m mad that the police aren’t prosecuting as much apparently
i love to see ppl that push in line and are better than the rest of us get what is coming to them
Why haven't the council put up a barrier down the middle by now? I've seen them in London in other places. Would solve these problems straight away.
And Mikey you are a hero! Keep up the good work and stay safe.
@@karrisevans4549 could it be because it generates an income? I hope not but I wouldn't be surprised
So - to the passer-by - if I see someone hitting your wife I won't intervene because it's not my job as I'm not a policeman.
"You're blocking the traffic mate."
No, he's blocking the traffic, by having his car on the wrong side of the road.
It amazes me that people say YOU’RE holding up traffic. Not the guy on the wrong side of the road who’s refusing to reverse.
People saying “his” holding up the traffic are wrong on so many levels.
*You're*
@@mvramos 'There' right
Yes exactly, if the drivers who try and cut the corner off were to drive on the right side then traffic coming other way wouldn't be held up.
Never understand that either,Literally 2/3 min and he/she can turn right Legally anyway,Just impatient idiots who deserve what they get
That cyclist saying you are in the wrong, would be the first to complain, if he was knocked off his bike, by one of these idiot drivers.
That would require joined up thinking.
That's the guy you hope your daughter never goes out with.
The cyclist saying your in the wrong is just a knob keep up the good work
"You're not a policeman, you can't tell me what to do" and continues to tell you what to do. What is wrong with people now? Simple rules which are easy to follow yet people seem to do whatever the fu*k they like. Well done on all of the efforts.
Yeah that guy clearly has sludge for a brain.
The irony is also lost on him.
You are right about 1 thing....
He is not a police officer....
@@derekcourtney1535 he may not be a police officer but he could also make a citizens arrest costing the driver even more grief. like people have said before their simple rules why can't you follow them
Police can't tell you what to do either, they can only steal money from you or your time and hope you won't do it again
The people arguing with you about this are priceless, it's truly something.
It's because motorists are being emboldened by the insulate Britain bad publicity... Personally I don't agree with all that because it's, all in all, a bad take on environmentalism for a number of reasons the demands aren't thought through far enough. It's going to really ramp up motorist sense of entertainment against an activity like this...
@@bradador1I think the argument goes that when cyclists do it, they mainly endanger themselves, cars doing it is far more dangerous for everybody. Agreed it's still wrong, Mikey is just aiming for the greater wrong.
The lad saying I get it but you've made your point and then getting angry because he was told to move on. It's astonishing really is.
My favourites are the bystanders who get involved. (All time favourite being the American tourist boomer who put his hands on Mikey.)
Cameraman is an snitch
Absolute joke that none were prosecuted, this needs to stop. Keep up the good work and stay safe.
The majority of the people verbally abusing you were the people you are trying to protect, I bet their attitude would change if or when they get hit by a vehicle driving in the wrong side of the road.
The attitude of these drivers is absolutely disgusting. Who the hell do they think they are?? It’s going to take someone getting killed here before they take this problem seriously.
Good work Mikey. I totally support you.
the vast majority of the population are thickos
@@nameundefinedname5307 You're one of them
@@DTOLL9000 are you standing in front of a mirror?
Yeah those guys should just neck
Nobody likes a little tattletale
The guy on the bike, giving you a hard time, is an absolute POS.
Which 1? People like the second guy is the reason why britain is now a walk over and in an absolute mess
Never ceases to amaze me what people will do to shave off a few minutes wait. It’s the same on public transport people literally launch themselves at tube doors when there’s another one a few mins behind. Great videos Mikey.
You're kidding me, you went through all that abuse and not a single person was prosecuted?
That's just going to encourage them to do it more. The police is just setting a dangerous precedent here!
Someone should introduce you to West Midlands Police. Look up "useless" in the dictionary and there they are.
It's down to judges n courts not punishing that let police public down
Seems to me police have stopped or reduced prosecuting these people now.
@@bradador1 Nah, I'm fine with it. I mean it's wrong of the police manager to NFA these, but I know that the shame of having their plates searchable on RUclips is worse.
@@RCEASTMIDLANDS ever since Geofftey Dear, back in early 90's, so called Serous Crime Squad.
3:03 - This has to be the most annoying busybody so far. Simply because, if I remember correctly, he's the first cyclist to take the side of these wrong-way drivers.
Must have lost his licence to Mikey :)
That busybody is a motorists dream, somebody buy him a beer.
@@raypatterson4027 - happy to tip a pint of my P155 over his muggy face!
@@raypatterson4027 and dump it on him.
No rules...
Got to laugh at the clown on the orange bike lectured Mikey while illegally riding his bicycle on a pavement.
You're doing a fantastic service in holding those chuffs accountable and protecting the other road users!
Seconded 👍
@@timcomley5948Thirded.
Big up to the cyclist who supported you. He's a good man.
It's funny that they act so indignant about having to go back, when in reality you're potentially saving them from something far worse if, god forbid, they actually hit someone driving on the wrong side of the road!
I can’t believe none of these people didn’t get prosecuted, it won’t be long before these insurance scammers will be waiting at Gandalf corner & then jump out as a driver goes on the wrong side of the road. CLAIM!!!! Love your channel Mike. Keep Safe!
But a bad idea that....🤔
Hmm... I could do with a respray on my car... when's the best time you reckon?
That's called kama 😳
@@danw918 do you mean Not a bad idea 😂
Great idea.
My British cynicism says that they have stopped prosecuting because Mikey is showing up the police force in this country. They hope he will give up and go away. Despite Mikey's amazing work, the police and government don't like vigilantes.
"Vigilante" is used for people who take the law into their own hands.
Mikey reports them to the police, and the police use the laws to prosecute offenders.
Hi Richard. Maybe some of the police are as you suggest. But I've watched a few of these videos and there are quite a few police members who turn up and are very supportive of what Mikey is doing. So luckily, they're not all the same... some good, some not so good.
The drivers going up onto the payment, [road blocked by illegal car] with children walking with their parents; another disaster could come from it - maybe thats why the MET is backing off; so much is illegal in these videos, even the road rage words of some the onlookers; the black girl in the Merc was among the worst in a recent video
Dude, a vigilante is not someone who reports crime to the police.
Surely you are capable of understanding this?
@@Cliffjumper24 sorta is taking the law into his own hand making them go back, he could just film and report, I don't care either way. it serves them right.
It amazes me that those cyclists were against this. Surely you're doing them a favour by reducing the risk of THEM being hit?
They’re lime cyclists. Probably new to cycling. I’m pretty sure in a few months they will take this guys side when they have a few near misses with death...
Muppets
I’d love to stand on this traffic island during the rush hour holding up a sign saying “WATCH OUT!! MIKEY’S ABOUT!!” 😊
That’s a brilliant idea. Hopefully it would stop all the arseholes from driving on the wrong side of the road
Haha, that van guy, standing there, saying he can't understand what the problem is...
With driving down the entire length of the road on the wrong side, to bypass all the traffic,
then continuing to block the road, while he argues a point he doesn't have. He should lose
his licence, he's either acting dumb as a way of bypassing rules, or is dangerously stupid.
You're bound to be ruffling feathers within the Met, and good on you for taking a stand and doing so in a courteous way. You are highlighting how a member of the public can do what the Police seem incapable or unwilling of doing. You are making it effortless for them.
To be fair to the police, their numbers have been cut, they are all overworked and under resourced so many are leaving
@@kierenkd Correct.... Thank you Tory Government!..... No doubt we will all elect them again. 🤷♂️
David Jones. What a stupid comment. Obviously you have been caught doing something illegal. The Police cannot be everywhere. They are busy catching burglars, joy riders, muggers, drunken drivers, speeders.
@@butterfly-bw6cx Ha Ha Ha - don’t be ridiculous- the Met are too busy monitoring so called hate crime on social media - how’s the knife crime going
The police will appreciate and approve of what Mike’s is doing.
Never understood the "You're not a policeman so you shouldn't enforce the rules" mentality. If he was being mugged and asked for help I wonder what he'd think of hearing "well, I'm not a policeman so you're on your own buddy" from every passer by who could help
Totally agree with you.
I have said this myself. All responsible citizens should take all actions necessary to uphold the laws of our society. It’s abject nonsense for a person to say that only police officers can uphold our laws.
I used to work with the chap in the white van and I can honestly say he’s one of the nicest people you will meet. Totally out of character. No excuses though. Keep up the good work Mikey.
Well done and keep on going at it. I commuted for about 20 years, in the UK and Canada, they only times I got hit was by drivers breaking the rules. You were spot on when you said he was taking a chance. He knows what he is doing, but nobody else expects it, that's the problem they don't understand.
Kudos to that black gentleman for supporting you. I havent caught his name but Ive seen him in atleast one other video of yours. Im happy there seem to be loads of people (apart from the internet) whom has your back. Great job, to the both of you!
/love from sweden
Gentleman? Wow that's the first time I've been called that 🤣🤣 Lots of us regular cyclists support Mikey & we will be there if things ever turned nasty #solidarity
@@mervyncharles8255 You're becoming a bit of a legend Merv.. 👍✌
Mervyn, you’ve earned a free cab ride in my taxi if ever you’re in Hereford.
@@mervyncharles8255mate you’re a legend! You coming in and defending Mikey against the prick trying to argue with him and cause issues was lovey to see
@@waynegriffiths5143 Ah, Hereford! A beautiful city and beautiful county. Have they finished restoring the cathedral yet?
It's staggering how many honestly don't see they've done anything wrong. We are breeding future generations where too many people have never been told "No".
I think the vast majority know they’ve done something wrong. What they say on being caught is a different matter.
We live in a "no blame" society. Only other people do things wrong.
Londoners for you, a lot of entitled twats.
Na there have always been rude selfish people
Or gotten a good punch in the b*lls!
The police just need to fix this street to remove the temptation for traffic to go the wrong side of the pedestrian island. Examples are adding bollards or a curb along the centre of the road.
In rip off britain that would costs the council 500.000
I think there should a permanent ANPR Camara here.
The arrogance of these dangerous, law breaking drivers is colossal. All you can do is keep stacking them up Mikey. Great job!
Reminds me of the old advice about why you shouldn't argue with idiots :D
@@VICTHEREALEST wrestle with a pig and they will drag you down into the muck, their habitat, where they win on experience. Best stay silent, but a hard lesson to learn
that is a patent transport, not an emergency ambulance so he was driving on the wrong side to cut in front of the traffic if you weren't there he would have gone on the wrong side of the island G4S
I don't understand why the police have suddenly changed their response to these drivers. Previously you were having pretty much 100% hit rate with the police prosecuting each one. Is there anyone you can speak to to understand why? Good for standing your ground. Annoys me when bystanders complain it's not your job. As if all members of the public should simply ignore people being dangerous and breaking the law. Keep up the good work and stay safe.
Because let’s be honest, as entertaining as these are, this persons quite sad lol
@@ambitionsskyyyy How is Mikey sad? A phone driver almost killed my dad
@@ambitionsskyyyy sad for stopping accidents and saving lives? Yeah, really sad.
@@ambitionsskyyyy Not really, you must be if this offends you though, if there were more people like this guy you have no idea how many lives would be saved. The people he catches are nothing but dangerous drivers, they deserve to be shamed and prosecuted.
Yep I agree. Because the conviction rate is just allowing these ejits to do this
UGH all of these idiots defending the wrong way drivers makes me so angry. Two of them were CYCLISTS too!! They're basically saying "yes they CAN drive dangerously and stupidly! How dare you call them out and prevent them from possibly hitting vulnerable road users like me!" 🤬🤬
I am shocked that idiots give Micky a hard time when the driver is the one breaking the law.
Why don't they put a camera at this junction Mikey. You have certainly highlighted it as a "naughty spot"
This is what I was thinking instead of a stupid sign put a massive camera and a sign 😳😳🙄🙄
Because someone does the job for free with their own equipment...
Yes. That's a good idea. It may even save Mikeys life!
@@tracyevan9840 A camera catches motorists all day, it would pay for itself pretty quickly.
@@Talkathon408 Citizen cams should be all down that road....people get abducted and knifed daily
All them people moaning of what you are doing.they will be the first to complain if they have a head on crash
I love it Mike when you put them in there place, it makes me sick when they do this, they have no respect for other people, iv got great respect for you and what you do, keep it up Mike xxx
Tbf the van at the start is probably the best interaction of them all as he understood he was in the wrong and went back
I, for one, have tried to skip various road rules, but if confronted, "it's a far cop" and bow down gracefully. The egos of these idiots could float the Titanic.
The fact none were prosecuted, and this has been mentioned in a recent video that they weren't prosecuted, suggests to me the police have decided to ignore your efforts, That is very wrong of them, if true.... letting drivers get away with this behaviour will encourage others and inevitably end up with someone injured or worse... Well done to you, and finally the idiot saying you weren't a policeman, well he really is just an idiot, hope he reads this....
I'm not a paramedic. But if someone collapsed at the side of the road, I wouldn't just shrug my shoulders and ignore them.
I guess if someone is unemployed nothing is their job. Does that mean they can't help anyone In anyway?
If you're not part of the solution then you are part of the problem. Thank you for being an active bystander, Mikey
Again, The Polices' job is to enforce the law, which they do. The job of prosecuting is down to the CPS, judges and magistrates
I suspect someone with a bit of influence got caught and prosecuted by footage sent in by a member of the public and they have barked enough to cause the prosecution team to take a step back from using submitted footage.
It amazes me that people say you're holding up the traffic when it is quite evident that the car is on the wrong side of the road. The self entitlement of these drivers astounds me. You're doing a good job Mikey. Be careful out there.
But he is. Filming it and reporting it is one up to him. However he is not a policeman and blocking the traffic is an offence in itself and doesn’t help anything.
@@xcf5587 okay and where are the police?
@@xcf5587 He doesn't block traqffic, he is blocking ILLEGAL traffic.
@@xcf5587The only thing blocking traffic are drivers going on the wrong side of the road and too stubborn to just reverse when called out on it.
The guy who says he doesn't know what he's doing wrong.....classic!
I feel that this is one of the main issues/factors. Some people genuinely don't know that what they're doing is wrong or dangerous (not an excuse, obviously). This can be combined with inflated egos and aggression but in some cases I think they're just braindead. There is a failing somewhere, whether in the driving lesson and test process or elsewhere...
If he doesn't know what he's doing wrong, he shouldn't have a licence!
I wished Mikey had let him use his phone then maybe the police would prosecute.
Your doing a fantastic job Mikey keep it going..thank you from a cyclist.
Why can't they get a camera there to catch the people, saves you doing and possibly getting yourself in a dangerous position
its disappoints me that none of these people were fined after all of your efforts but great job mike, keep it coming.
He's still got an 80% success rate, so overall doing well
*WE NEED THIS DAILY*
The law of the _[stolen]_ land should be obeyed before *and* after _lunch_ - What the heck before and after *every* meal Afghans don't eat as they starve to death
You're all so lucky to live in such a beautiful city. Just driving through the streets of London would give me a thrill! Sometimes we lose our perspective. Look at those beautiful green trees!
Thinking of you all in London, you lucky ducks!
It really is!
This is a nice part. Trust me it’s not all like this
It's incredible how these sad cyclists defend those drivers who are putting their lives at risk.
It's beyond belief.
I like how people try to give their two cents without being asked for it and are then upset when you don't want to hear it 🤣
I have my suspicion that the person driving the ambulance saw you standing there with the camera and probably had second thoughts on the risk of it being reported.
Good to see you’ve got back up from others when you’re getting grief. If people stop getting involved when dangerous things occur to others, the world would be a very sad and dangerous place. Good on you Mikey. I wish there were people like you on the tube stopping people trying to cop a feel of others. I was 14 when this happened to me and everyone just lifted their newspapers or looked the other way. It’s people like you that put a bit of faith in me and others that there are good people on this planet.
Another factor is that trade vehicles, eg vans and lorries, are only allowed in Regents park to do collections & deliveries, they're not allowed to use it as a route to drive through.
Why do the other drivers let them back in, instead of making them go to the back of the queue?
I can't understand the mindset of those people criticising you. You point out wrongdoings and I admire you for that. Keep up the good work.
Its a terrible mindset because we may all do this from time to time at certain junctions that many people do but if you are faced with this situation if you don't reverse and join the queue you basically think you are above the law,very easy to say ah shit I'm sorry and reverse back 🤣
the mindset is simple really, he's not an authority and although what he does is ETHICALLY right, and I totally agree with him, he could cause more damage than the dangerous drivers he stops
Law says of course that you can't drive on the wrong side of the road, but it also says to not create traffic man
The ones who criticize him are probably the ones who would do it himself since they apparently think it's just fine. It's a tough cycle to break
Great work, Mikey. Unfortunately, the reactions of the guilty drivers show that human intelligence hasn't advanced very much in some people.
Very good point some people are so dumb
Neanderthals
Even more dumb is the cyclist on the second video saying Mikey is causing trouble. He had just ridden his bike into the path of the car on the wrong side of the road!!!! Any other time he would have been splattered all over the road by that idiot on the wrong side of the road!
There must have been some change at the police processing end. I hope you keep a good record of the number of ignored cases as it is clearly negligence on their side, and there is bound to be an opportunity in the future when matters get out of hand. Some officer could well be committing a section 26 offence and needs to be caught and prosecuted.
Could watch these all day 😂
I love that you're at Gandalf corner, saying you shall not pass.
Underrated comment
I think we are all going to have to start sending letters to the department responsible for TORs, and perhaps an MP or two, to complain that they are deliberately ignoring evidence of breaches of legislation. They are suddenly not living up to their mission of "Tackling the vehicles, drivers, and road user behaviour that cause the greatest risk on the roads."
I wonder if it is data collation time, and "Somebody" is trying to keep the figures artificially low by not processing actionable events.
Yes. Mikey has 70k subscribers. If an MP got 100 letters - they’d surely take notice.
The arrogance of some of these drivers (and others) astounds me! Keep up the good work.....in spite of no prosecutions!
Well done Mikey, hats off to you and massive set of swingers you carry in your shorts. For all the Gandalf Corner videos, it’s pure laziness and ego. Much like your mobile phone videos, if this saves 1 life either at this place or in another situation where the driver actually thinks and then does the right thing, then it’s worth it.
What a perfect place for a properly trained person to make a fortune rolling off bonnets.
Amazed that they have not installed a camera there to catch these offenses as it would be a right money spinner.
Hi Mikey,
Do you have the complaint or contact information for the department that are dealing with these videos? And the local MP that covers the area?
I find the trend of no action disturbing and is reinforcing dangerous driving.
I am a driver and a cyclist, all road users should be held accountable.
Thanks for highlighting the issue
Just posted a similar reply before seeing this. Letters to the MP seems like a good idea.
I reported a guy in a fiat abarth doing well over 120 mph and across all lanes of the motorway, even doing a hint of sliding around a lorry to get back from the hard shoulder to lane 3. Sent HD footage back and front.
Police sent me a letter saying I needed to have one independent witness inside my car, despite having a mercedes with 2 other people next to me who saw exactly the same. On that basis they refused to go any further.
The point is, that abarth driver came out of nowhere like a missile. and disappeared even quicker. Someone is going to be killed.
@@Manu-Official that sort of response is worth escalating, the idea that clear video footage cannot be actioned unless you have an independent human witness in your car with you at the time of recording is just ridiculous.
If you had video footage of you and your car being attacked by a road rager with a tyre iron, what that officer is suggesting is that if you don't have an independent witness in your car, they can't do anything.
I can't help but think that if you had a passenger in your car witness the Abath incident, that officer would come up with another reason why they couldn't do anything about it. And if you could meet that requirement, they'd make up yet another reason why they couldn't investigate.
CCTV footage is used daily to prosecute ,you don’t have two humans watching it in control rooms mostly only one .
@@Manu-Official if that is true, and I'm not saying it is or it isnt then surely all motoring convictions where footage is taken by a police unit manned by a single officer would have to be quashed also. The response they provided cannot be accurate
There seems to be a shift into non prosecution recently
Amazing how these drivers don't understand the danger of driving like this. He could have had an RTC with the mini Cooper.
It's always impressive the amount of drivers that let these people back into the queue.
Martin: yes ‼️ I damn well would not ‼️
Impressive?? Annoying more like! I certainly wouldn’t allow them back in the queue after they have bypassed 20 patiently waiting drivers!
As a motorcycle rider and instructor I am appaled at how many people break the law and think its ok. The motorcycle riders attitude was disgusting and he should know how vulnerable he is. If he were hit off he would be the first to complain. I am also really annoyed that they are not prosecuting these drivers, it means that people will chance it even more if they think they can get away with it and it puts so many peoples lives at risk. Keep going Mikey, I think its great what you are trying to achieve. People need to be held accountable. I only hope that you don't get hurt in the process as some of these people think its ok to try and push through you. Keep safe man and good job.
I’ve got to admit, I’ve become a much better driver since watching your videos over the last couple of years. I think it’s peoples lack of driving knowledge and don’t realise how dangerous it is. Keep up the good work!
Suggestion......why doesn't somebody invite the 'Insulate Britain' crowd to this junction?
Why is it that the amount of prosecutions is becoming smaller? What has changed in the system?
The law enforcement is being forced to do their job too often for their taste
If this guy doesn’t understand what the problem is ! He definitely needs to go and retake the driving test !
I’m surprised that they haven’t put a camera on that junction and that lane, just think of the revenue it would generate
Lucky to have a good friend like that.
Props to Merv. 🚴 What a decent guy to stop and back you up, Mikey. It galls me because I'm a Spurs fan and he's a Gooner but I've followed him on Twitter because he stuck up for Mikey and he seems like a top man. 👍
Haha thanks 🤣 I'm always gonna support Mikey because he's looking out for us & some things are more important than the colour of the scarf we wear on a Saturday 😜😜
Yeah ....especially when so many other spineless cyclists just waft past???
What the feck has football got to do with road safety? Get a life!
@@125brat Hey, I was just making a lighthearted joke about following Merv on Twitter even though him and I support rival North London teams. A rivalry that goes back over a hundred years. My point was purely about following him on Twitter and nothing to do with road safety.
And don't be telling anyone to "Get a life". There's really no need for that on here.
Loving Gandalf's 360 staff. It's taken too long to appear! Keep up the good work.
What I admire about cycling Mikey is that he doesn’t give a toss what others think of him. Admirable. Keep the great work Mikey. 👍
It’s mind blowing that people do this. I’m Canadian and this is the equivalent of people turning left from the left lane, which is insane. Only drunk drivers do that.
I can't believe those two cyclists gave you grief🤷♂️ I thought they would support you. Luckily the 3rd cyclist supported you. What drivers don't realise is it says, look left or look right depending where you cross is there for a reason, some pedestrians maybe blind, elderly, disabled, learning disabilities, autistic etc. Ignorant self entitled drivers need to be mindful of vulnerable people. That's why the amazing Mikey does this. Great man 😉👍
G'day Mikey. Just calling in from Nz. The thing those thickos don't seem to understand, is that in the time they take to argue with you, if they'd stayed in the proper lane, they would have been well on their way. I've watched a number of your episodes, and never cease to wonder at the mentality of those drivers. If you're one of those who Mikey nabs, a message for you. Switch your brain on.
Love your work Mikey. Atb from down under. Take care.
Nice, its a shame you don't have some back up to convince them to not try anything, well done chap
What amazes me is how these people stand their ground and refuse to back down. Keep up the good work. There are too many dangerous idiots on the road.
I still can't fully understand why the powers to be like the local council have not installed cameras to capture motorist breaking the law and endangering other peoples well being in the process. Keep up the great work and stay safe.
agreed. Quick to put them up at box junctions to rake in a few quid, and a camera here would probably make more
How that van driver hasn't been prosecuted is beyond me?! The sheer arrogance of the guy
That is a joke that none of them were prosecuted. What were the reasons?
Perhaps the police unit is overworked or understaffed. They have 10 days from the offense to get the notice of intent delivered
Employ more staff then...oh wait...
I suspect political will may be conflicted just like the public reactions, as surely the law could make it so a fine could be partly used to pay for any staffing required, especially if fines were based on income. And looks like the process can be quite automated anyway with a special uploads website and if notices can be sent to a registered smartphone for that number plate and if police issued certified recording hardware with included upload feature to prevent video tampering delaying prosecution
As a pedestrian dealing with dangerous drivers on the daily, I LOVE your channel - oh god so satisfying.
I love this black guy who shows up every now and then
would some bollards placed centrally in the road say 100 yards back from the right turn at the lights not help prevent this
The cyclist stood there arguing that you should let him pass, what if he got run over at that corner would he still be telling you to let the driver pass ? and I think that type of cyclist goes through red lights giving other cyclist a bad name.
You're doing a good thing cycling Mikey. I wonder how many potential accidents you have prevented. Keep up the good work.
I can't believe that people disagree with what you are doing 😕. If a cop was standing there, they wouldn't think twice about doing what they are doing 😤 . Keep up the good work 👍..
I listened with disbelief at the cyclists (of all road users) arguing against Mickey taking a positive stand against idiot drivers and riders. Then to add to my disbelief no prosecutions from the authorities ..... disgusting.
You’re having too much fun doing this! Keep up the great work!
Why am I addicted to these videos? Much love! I wish more people were like you!
How can they not get prosecuted? Especially the ones that admit they don’t care and just want to turn right. Madness
Illegal deliberate failure
Billy bonus - very disheartening that our Police SERVICE is not SERVING us.
Nothing new there unfortunately.
Love how the first guy just stared at you and realised what a big mistake he made.
I saw one of these videos at this spot when Mikey was stopping a driver but said nothing to the cyclist who rode down there the wrong way at the same time,, he's a sanctimonious hypocrite!
Yes, good comment and of course I have concerns - it's wrong, and they shouldn't do it. There are several reasons why I don't deal with motorcyclists and cyclists doing this:
1) By far the most danger comes from the car drivers doing this, not only because of their size and mass, but also because of the speed and carelessness which many drivers go through here. In contrast most motorcyclists and cyclists are much more careful when doing this. Two wheelers have skin in the game, drivers do not.
2) I have limited spare time, and I'm not going to spend all of it doing this. That means I'll focus on the most dangerous, being the drivers. This is fairness. It's also my choice.
3) I don't feel able to stop cyclists or motorcyclists doing this as if they fell off because of me stopping them I'd be on very dodgy moral and legal grounds.
4) Whilst I can report the motorcyclists who do this, I tend only to report the few who do it dangerously. I obviously can't report the cyclists, so all I do is occasionally scold them from the corner.
5) The Royal Parks police do much the same - rarely stopping cyclists and motorcyclists, and often stopping the drivers when they stake out this junction. That's a good sense check that I'm doing the right thing.
6) If you want to come down and stop cyclists, feel free to do so. I'll happily film and support you.
7) I can only stop one person at a time. If I've stopped a car, then trying to stop a cyclist would simply result in both easily getting past me.
8) It's classic whataboutery to complain about a different thing when I'm dealing with drivers. The focus of this video is the driver.
Well done Mikey, keep up the good work!