I won't say whether I've have used the bus lane, or ridden where the cyclist was. I've done both at various times, and though I might use a bus lane when it suits me, I don't and won't feel obligated to do so.

In any case, to be clear, THIS CASE HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE BICYCLIST. It was about purely and simply the actions of the driver, namely the Intentional (road rage inspired?) vehicular assault. That's what drew the charge, and sentence. Police, prosecuters, and especially judges are not parents so "he started it" doesn't carry much weight.

If the bicyclist was rude, or did anything to instigate this, either intentionally or not (before the camera rolled) that's separate and distinct from what the judge punished the driver for. If he had limited himself to verbal abuse, or even pulled up front, gotten out and confronted the rider, he wouldn't have been facing the judge in the first place.