Edinburgh motorcyclist and car driver in stand-off on busy city centre junction

AuthorEmma Cooper-Raeburn
Published date14 June 2022
Publication titleEdinburghLive (Scotland)
The headcam footage captures the moment the driver pulls up alongside the rider at a red light on Hope Street and starts to edge forward

As the lights change to green, the driver pulls away apparently trying to undertake only for the rider to stand their ground.

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A strained stand-off ensures before the driver finally gives way and the motorcyclist is able to continue into Queensferry Street.

As the two vehicles encroach side-to-side, the motorcyclist can be heard yelling "whoa" above the sound of engines.

The footage was uploaded on Sunday night to social media platform Tiktok where the video has gained nearly 500 views in the space of 24 hours.

Pedestrians watched on as the two motors beeped the horns as they battled their way through the street.

The street is located at the West end of Princes Street where traffic is only allowed to travel in...

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