Cyclist Yells 'Get Out Of The F*****g Way' To Car In Bus Lane, Turns Out To Be Unmarked Police Car

By Haider Ali in News On 2nd December 2022
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When a cyclist in London shouted at a vehicle for coming into the bus and cycling lane, he was shocked to see that it was an unmarked police car.

The unmarked car's sirens sounded after the cyclist yelled at the driver to "get out of the f***ing way," and police pulled him over to inform him that it was he who had broken the law.

Since then, a Metropolitan Police spokesperson has spoken out, saying that the police officers in the video were 'clearly wrong' for accusing the cyclist of breaking the law.

The cyclist, who was traveling with two young children, apologizes right away and tells the cops that he didn't realize he was yelling at an unmarked police vehicle in the video that was recorded by the cyclist's helmet camera.

However, the cops are having none of it and tell him that he has broken the law by swearing at them.

"Swearing in the street with two small children. You're committing public order offenses with your kids," the officer tells him.

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The policeman accuses the rider of being "inconsiderate and stupid" and cautions him that there are individuals "who will stab you" for cursing at them in that manner.

"If we weren't police and we were the wrong type of people... if I overran you because we are the wrong type of people, you want to put your kids' lives at risk?"

Standing on his own, the cyclist responds that it would be illegal for him to physically attack him for swearing and adds that it's "really important" that no one blocks the bus and bike lane.

"Well, swearing in the street is against the law," the police officer fires back. "You just did it."

"It's a public offence. In a public place, where there are two children, you cannot swear. That's under Section 5 of the Public Order Act. It's an offence and it's a $122 fine."

Using "threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour; within the hearing or sight of anyone likely to cause harassment, alarm, or distress" is considered disorderly conduct, according to the act.

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Several cyclists can be seen having to cross the street to avoid the unmarked police car that is still parked in the bus and cycle lane throughout this conversation.

An official from the Met Police has responded to the police officers' allegations since the video footage went public.

"I've seen this video, and what the cops say is patently incorrect," said Inspector Tony Adkins of the Roads and Transport Policing Command of the Metropolitan Police.

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"Officers were conducting an operation in the area to stop a vehicle, and I am content that it was appropriate for them to have stopped in a bus lane due to this operational need.

"I will speak with the two officers concerned when they are next on duty."