For me it's not the breaking of the rule, it's the stupidity and aggressiveness of doing so. Like Jeza says, they can't win against tons of metal, they may as well ride straight at the power pole and complain if it doesn't move out of the way.
Not only are these acts aggressive, they are provocative. When those riders went around my car one of them was wearing a sportscam on his helmet. I bet he doesn't Youtube that effort! So I suspect they are being deliberately provocative to get a reaction, it's the only explanation even if you accept they are morons!
On this issue of provocation, another thing an associate has warned me to look out for is a new insurance scam. If you are turning right at an light controlled intersection be wary if you roll forward and a car which seems to heading across the intersection doesn't move into the intersection. They'll have no indicators on so you think they want to go straight and they look like they are stalled or not moving for whatever reason. Because they seem to be hanging back from the intersection the temptation is to complete your turn, if you do they suddenly accelerate turning left and drive into the side of your car. Apparently it's some sort of insurance scam trying to extort money from people who " have failed to give way!" Once they get your details you end up getting bogus legal letters, insurance company calls, all which appear legitimate.
Not only are these acts aggressive, they are provocative. When those riders went around my car one of them was wearing a sportscam on his helmet. I bet he doesn't Youtube that effort! So I suspect they are being deliberately provocative to get a reaction, it's the only explanation even if you accept they are morons!
On this issue of provocation, another thing an associate has warned me to look out for is a new insurance scam. If you are turning right at an light controlled intersection be wary if you roll forward and a car which seems to heading across the intersection doesn't move into the intersection. They'll have no indicators on so you think they want to go straight and they look like they are stalled or not moving for whatever reason. Because they seem to be hanging back from the intersection the temptation is to complete your turn, if you do they suddenly accelerate turning left and drive into the side of your car. Apparently it's some sort of insurance scam trying to extort money from people who " have failed to give way!" Once they get your details you end up getting bogus legal letters, insurance company calls, all which appear legitimate.
"Ruck, ruck, ruck, ruck ....... Ruck, ruck, ruck, ruck"