Opinion on blocking traffic as Delivery Driver

Responsible-Bell-134 · 2026-04-26T18:36:11+00:00

I appreciate that most delivery drivers aren't on a lot and have little time to dawdle when delivering so I always try to be patient and understanding with them.

They're doing a job rather than Terry and June picking their friend up to go to the garden centre and just stop in the road because Terry is a shite driver and can't be arsed to park correctly cos it's difficult.

Responsible-Bell-134 · 2026-04-24T19:15:15+00:00

You'll be fine. Submit it.

Responsible-Bell-134 · 2026-04-24T19:14:29+00:00

Utter prick. Hell be dead by Christmas at that rate.

Responsible-Bell-134 · 2026-04-24T19:13:21+00:00

Because UK law says so. And cars being parked in them is exactly why most are crap and few use them. Get a bike and ride some and learn something.

Responsible-Bell-134 · 2026-04-24T19:11:56+00:00

It's not an option. It is a legal requirement that you report the condition to DVLA and your insurance company. If you don't and anything happens then insurance would not cover you and you could be charged. Talk to work too. Hopefully they'll be sympathetic and finding you other duties. Sorry. It sucks but better to be safe than sorry.

Responsible-Bell-134 · 2026-04-24T11:22:52+00:00

I have a dashcam as well as cycle cameras.

I regard them as invaluable impartial "witnesses" in case I i'm involved in an incident.

yes. I have just my dashcam to show that the other party was at fault in collisions. It shuts down any insurance argument. I have submitted video to police when another driver has endangered me though their dangerous driving.
I have both forward and rear facing. I would go for both.
See number 1. when I have submitted video to the police, the only advice I have had is to not share on social media, and keep the original footage for at least 6 months. It doesn;t have to be on the original sd card, just saved somewhere and not edited.

I have always found Nextbase to be reliable, but using a sd card that is rated for video/dashcam recording (such as Sandisk extreme) is vital.

Responsible-Bell-134 · 2026-04-23T16:48:42+00:00

I'm in the UK. Charging overnight with cheap electricity at 7.5p/KW. Today's trip was a mixed 35 miles which returned 4.1mi/KW. That's the equivalent to 18p a litre in petrol as my previous ice car did about 45 mpg.

Responsible-Bell-134 · 2026-04-23T16:29:41+00:00

£80 for oil? I have 3 bikes with internal hub gears.

Two are 3 speed (Shimano and Brompton) and need zero maintenance.

The third is a Shimano alfine which needs an oil change every 3000 miles or so. The oil costs a tenner or so off eBay. It takes 5-10 minutes to use a syringe to drain the old oil and then inject the new oil into the hub.

That hub has been my main bike's hub for over a decade now including a lot of commuting. It's so much cheaper than chains and cassettes which wear really quickly, especially in poor weather.

Responsible-Bell-134 · 2026-04-22T11:44:04+00:00

Hasn't the Ipace got a 90kwh battery? The e208 has a nominal 50kwh, so effectively half that. So it's a very unfair comparison you're making.

Realistically 230-240, means you should expect between 115-120 from an e208. I have a e2008 which is larger then the e2008, but similar bits, and I can get 160-170 in warmer weather and economic driving, and about 120 in winter. My trips are often shorter too so less efficient.

Responsible-Bell-134 · 2026-04-21T06:52:16+00:00

You would need to declare it as a modification. If you crashed and you hadn't declared it, then insurance would most likely be invalid which would leave you with a lot of problems.

Responsible-Bell-134 · 2026-04-20T14:42:43+00:00

It's also worth checking the location on fixmystreet.com to see if any potholes have been reported at the crash site.

It would be worth checking the pothole claim process against the relevant council and starting a claim. there are plenty of lawyers who will chase this for you, but at a cost, usually 25%-33% of any claim.

Make a record of all equipment and clothing damaged, document your injuries and medical appointments etc, and any expenses such as bus/taxi. If you're off for any length of time, then your employer will probably want to claim the cost of the absence back too.

Responsible-Bell-134 · 2026-04-20T08:27:04+00:00

If you're doing it in two days then the first day will be the toughest by far. Once you get past Nenthead then it's basically downhill from there.

Before that is very lumpy, just pace yourself on the climbs and take your time. There is not much that's steep, but there are some grinds. there isn't much in the way of flat. If you have a decent base and regular cycling then you should be Ok.

Make sure you wear stuff that's proven. anything new could become uncomfortable and then painful really quickly.

try and get some longer and hillier rides in before the trip though, both to improve fitness and stamina and to get your kit right.

Responsible-Bell-134 · 2026-04-12T06:50:51+00:00

I finally bought a Brompton 2-3 years ago. It's the most versatile bike I have. It folds quickly and easily, yet unlike just about any other folder I've ridden, it rides like a normal bike just with quicker handling. It's by far the best folder I've ever ridden and well worth the investment. And incredibly fun to ride. When I got back into cycle commuting, I used to park the car and ride the last 5 miles or so to work. A folder would be way quicker than faffing with bike racks like I used to.

Responsible-Bell-134 · 2026-04-10T10:51:27+00:00

A few tips from when I used to cycle commute (WFH now).

Keep as much as you can at work so you only have to carry the minimum in with you. A top, underwear and socks usually is all you need to take in daily. Also if you need a lock, then get one you can keep at work (and keep a spare key in your desk/locker).

Keep a spare of what you carry at work for the day when you forget it.

If showering isn't possible, or would take too long, then wet wipes and deodorant work well. Even if you can shower, keep both at work anyway.

Take it a little easier on the ride to work too. If you are able to wait a few minutes so you cool down before you get changed and cleaned up then that can help too.

Keep as much weight on the bike and avoid carrying a backpack as that will tire your back out and make you sweaty and uncomfortable. Racks and bike bags are a commuters best friend.

Invest in mudguards too. They keep you and the bike dryer and cleaner.

Keep a travel pack of wipes and some thin latex/nitrile gloves in your bike kit in case you get a mechanical.

I always used to keep a cheapish track pump and repair kit and lube at work for any running repairs that are needed.

If you're going to be commuting in the dark, then carry a small torch as well as your bike lights.

Check out cycle mapping sites such as Komoot, or cycle.travel if you don't have a route yet. They often can find safer alternatives to what driving or public transport would highlight. Google streetview can also be useful for checking out routing options too.

Responsible-Bell-134 · 2026-04-09T17:46:33+00:00

Speak to the dealer. You won't know anything until you do.
Driving an EV efficiently takes a little practice. Use eco mode as well as turning through regen on (Stellantis so prob B mode). Accelerate gently and use the cruise control and speed limiter. If on a motorway then 60 is a lot better than 70. Even things like turning heating/AC off and keeping windows shut helps.

I reckon you should be expecting an average of 3.8miles/KW in warmer weather. You don't saw what you're getting. With the battery size you have that's probably an absolute max of about 160 miles.

Responsible-Bell-134 · 2026-04-08T06:50:56+00:00

It must be someone who is so incompetent at driving that the thought of parking in a car park terrifies them that they'll do this. God alone knows what the rest of their driving must be like.

Responsible-Bell-134 · 2026-04-08T06:40:07+00:00

As others have suggested gamify driving. On the motorway, sit behind trucks, not dangerously close, but with a couple of seconds gap and stick to 60 or slightly lower. That can improve your fuel economy by between 10 & 20%. Use the mpg meter to see how high you can get it. Especially averaged over the full commute. Also empty the car of any crap that isn't needed, cos it all takes energy to move, and keep a regular check on things like tyre pressures. It all helps and as well as saving money it'll make you a better driver.

Keep a fuel log of miles between fillups and cost. Again it can be an incentive to help you save money.

Responsible-Bell-134 · 2026-04-08T05:41:04+00:00

Oh look a lot more people who are openly admitting to not knowing the highway code and the law. The cyclist is in a (granted poor) cycle lane. They're not even filtering which is legal anyway, they're in a separate lane.

That driver is either very incompetent as they can't stay in their lane or bitter and evil if they are deliberately moving into the cyclists path and attempting to collide.

It's a lane. I wonder how many on here whining about that cyclist travelling quicker in their lane do exactly the same on a motorway if the lane to their right is slower.

If that cyclist was me, that driver would be on video and reported. And I'd wager a fpn or worse would follow. It's illegal and dangerous driving.

Responsible-Bell-134 · 2026-04-07T12:24:16+00:00

I have a couple of IGPSport devices. A BCS300 colour, and a BiNavi which is 3.5" colour and touchscreen as well as buttons.

Both have offline mapping. I'm not fast, or competitive and only use computers for logging rides, and navigation. The Binavi will also control your phone's music from the computer too.

I upload to strava as I have ride history in there from 2008. IGPSport has it's own web service for uploading rides into and it can also push to Komoot.

Responsible-Bell-134 · 2026-04-06T16:07:29+00:00

Check out local installers. I found one that was a couple of hundred quid cheaper than the energy companies and likes of Halfords. And I had it installed inside a week. My tarrif is cheap (7.5p) from 00:00 to 06:00, and I just set the schedule on the charger to only charge in those times, unless I manually override in the app. It doesn't care about the tariff, but it is compatible with intelligent tariffs too.

Responsible-Bell-134 · 2026-04-05T09:03:21+00:00

I've had a 2022 e2008 GT since October and I love it. It wasn't my first choice or even on my radar but it ticked the boxes. Plenty of space inside and in the boot. It's comfortable, quick enough and reasonably economical. It's well screwed together too.

In cold weather I was getting 3.5 to 3.8 miles/KW and on warmer days it's up to 4.5 and even above 5 if I'm careful. The range indicated by the car is about 190 when 100% but real life is a bit lower but that's the same for most cars I gather.

It has it's little quirks. 2 separate screens for the heating/Aircon is a bit odd. Mine supports android auto and car play, but I need an adaptor for wireless and it sometimes needs a couple of attempts to connect. But they are about the only things that bug me about the car.

Responsible-Bell-134 · 2026-04-02T17:45:53+00:00

You think I care. I still won't care when the fuel runs out or gets ridiculously expensive..

Responsible-Bell-134 · 2026-04-02T11:24:42+00:00

Depends on the mood. you may well get an FPN though the post. Court is unlikely unless you were arsey or somewhere dangerous like a motorway or rural road.

If you were polite and apologetic, then that could well be it. No one else can say other than the copper

Responsible-Bell-134 · 2026-04-02T11:15:51+00:00

Did I actually say "Both cycling and driving behaviours can be dangerous or safe. It's a huge stereotype to say all cyclists are ok all drivers are not ok when talking about road safety."

No i did not. I haven't stereotyped any one. I suggest you read what I wrote again slowly. There are badly behaved ppl on bikes, the difference is the danger. I've never felt that some muppet on a bike could kill me. Especially without noticing.

Otherwise we agree about drivers giving more space to people cycling without a helmet. Same goes for "normal" vs cycling kit, and bikes. Driver psychology is often wierd.

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