The cyclist bangs his hand on the side of the van to warn the driver that he's nearly run him over. Bikes don't have horns and a bell is next to useless in this situation.
You couldn't be a judge, because you have shown you've got no idea of the law.
You are completely wrong about the cyclist unnaceptably riding in the middles of the carriageway (not the middle of the road, as he'd be on the white lines).
He is in the correct position for a left handed bend.
It's called Vehicle Excise Duty, not road tax. It is based on emissions of CO2.
For cars registered before 1 March 2001 the excise duty is based on engine size (£140 for vehicles with a capacity of less than 1549 cc, £225 for vehicles with larger engines). For vehicles registered on or after 1...
The cyclist is in a safe area of the road, approaching a left hand bend, with double white lines. If you think that is goading the van driver, then you need to relearn the Highway Code.
I saw a graphic yesterday that said if the damage to the road was taxed, a bike plus rider would pay £50 a year. An average car with 1 passenger would pay £5K.
Only if the bike is going less than 10mph.
My other half measures his rides on Garmin and very often achieves speeds of over 35 mph. The cyclist is approaching a left hand bend, isn't going slow and is entitled to be in the middle of the lane. There could be potholes, drains or other hazards...