Dear Sir,

To the driver in the white taxi travelling west along South Road just past Spittal Pond at 6.45 this morning (November 20, 2018), you were travelling so fast I did not have time to stop to turn around and get your numberplate after your wing mirror hit my shoulder while I was running.

When you hit me, there was a large clunking noise, and I am certain you felt the impact of the collision because I was shoved into the hedge.

You did not stop to see if I was OK; you just carried on speeding, dangerously close to the car in front of you.

You are the reason I fear for my children, who are of biking age.

You are the reason I fear for those out walking or exercising.

You are the most inconsiderate dangerous driver who should not be allowed to drive, let alone drive a taxi and be responsible for passengers.

Bermuda has far too many road traffic accidents and fatalities as a result of poor driving.

Bermuda, we need to slow down and start being considerate of others who use the road.

Everyone — walker, runners, cyclists, mopeds, cars, trucks, taxis and buses — has an equal right to be on the road. We have a right to feel safe on the road.

The next time you hit someone, they may not be as lucky as I was, having suffered minor skin breakdown, bruising and pain — their injuries may be far worse.

I suspect you will not stop next time, either, but someone may see you, report you and, hopefully, prosecute you.

SHARON HAMMOND

Smith’s