clear right of wayThis needs to be cleared up . The cyclist had right of way . The motorist had equal right of way . The term , legally , is often used incorrectly . It means if you are allowed to use the road , path , route etc . For example , pedestrians have right of way on a footpath . Pedestrians , cyclists and horse riders have right of way on a bridal path . Pedestrians , cyclists , horse riders and motor vehicles have right of way on the road . What you are looking to use is priority . The cyclist had priority over the turning motorist . Similar cases show that legally speaking the responsibility falls 100 % on the motorist for such a collision . I ' ve been in the same situation and it went to court . As umarkvauxhall said , whilst legally the responsibility is with the motorist , being able to read such situations and avoid them is key to safe cycling . that isn ' t blame , it ' s self preservation .