Video: Motorist drives into cyclist at roundabout- "Why segregated cycle infrastructure is needed"

A West Sussex man has posted footage online of the moment a motorist drove onto a roundabout oblivious to the fact there was already a cyclist on it, knocking the rider off their bike.

The incident happened at the Redkiln Way roundabout in Horsham and was shot on a dashcam belonging to Mike Dearsley, who said it showed why cycling infrastructure physically separating cyclists from motorists is needed.

Redkiln Way roundabout, Horsham - why segregated cycle infrastructure is needed pic.twitter.com/9l3WgecfJo

— Mike Dearsley (@mikedearsley) April 25, 2017

Last October, Mr Dearlsey tweeted that he had suffered a near-miss while riding his bike through the same roundabout.

Cycling #nearmiss on Redkiln roundabout Horsham. Motorist drove into my path unaware of my presence. Would hi-vis & flashing lights help?

— Mike Dearsley (@mikedearsley) October 4, 2016

Referring to the video Mr Dearsley posted yesterday, Mark Treasure of the Cycling Embassy of Great Britain, who lives locally, described the roundabout as a "big fast mess."

@Docroddy @mikedearsley @magnatom There aren’t any lanes; it’s just a big fast mess. Horrible roundabout

— Mark Treasure (@AsEasyAsRiding) April 25, 2017

The footage also attracted the attention of traffic police in the West Midlands, who have been widely praised for their innovative close pass initiative that has since been picked up by other forces across the UK.

@mikedearsley Horrible driving,hope the victim is making a full recovery & the driver prosecuted ,cyclist doing everything right as usual #dontlookdontsee

— CMPG - Road Policing (@Trafficwmp) April 25, 2017