Biker crashes and dies after being hit by a cop on the phone who gets off

[locksmith]

At some time or other we have all had a lapse of concentration and pulled out when we shouldn't. Luckily most of us have got away with it.

[Dave48]

All road users have a duty of care towards others(and themselves of course).
It has been known for a long time that using a phone(legally or illegally) while driving occupies that part of the brain required for concentration/decision making. While the Governments stated aim is the reduction of road casualties-they have left this loophole for drivers to avoid prosecution for seriou offences like causing death by careless/dangerous driving.
As a motorcyclist(& cage driver) my main concern is avoidance of "situations" likely to have a harmful effect on my health/wellbeing. We know we are more likely to come off worse in any collision so try & practice "defensive roadcraft".
In these times of cutbacks in police presence on the roads & abysmal state of road repair/maintenance coupled with the average driver thinking he/she knows it all/rules dont apply to them & with little chance of being caught-why bother with these silly rules & regulations?
I wont let this stop me riding but I am well aware that there is always an element of risk outside my control but I do try & ride in a way that minimises these risks.
if the car driver in this case had been sent to prison it wouldnt have helped the rider/his family but the MESSAGE to other road users would have helped.

[goldfazer]

I interpret the above blurb to mean he was overtaking by a junction. If so, that's not a wise move. She should still have been done though.

[stevierst]

the MESSAGE to other road users would have helped.

I'd like to think that's true, but people still drive without their seatbelt 30 years after the law was passed, and they still drink drive when campaign after campaign has been advertised every year. Some drivers just don't get the message.
But yeah, she should have been done for at least driving without due care.
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[Grahamm]

Some drivers just don't get the message.

Or they just don't think it should apply to them.