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Forum: Speed, Safety, Driving and The Law Topic: Speed limit signing guidelines |
| prof beard |
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Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 11:01
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PeterE wrote: I posted this on SABRE and it was removed by Haydn - so much for free speech!
Why was it removed? On what basis? |
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Forum: Speed, Safety, Driving and The Law Topic: Dash cams |
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Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2014 09:24
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Replies: 16
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| I think, as with most technology, they are a mixed blessing. As Weepie has said, helmet cams seem to be very popular with "road-warrior" cyclists who do seem to get themselves into a worrying number of confrontational situations. Also dash cams are popular with drivers who want to record t... |
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Forum: General Chat Topic: Construction and Use laws |
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Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2013 10:35
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| It will come under the Boat Owners Highway Code. https://libraries.torbay.gov.uk/02_Catalogue/02_005_TitleInformation.aspx?searchTerm=&searchTerm2=&searchTerm3=&searchTerm4=&searchType=&Page=1&media=&branch=&authority=&language=&junior=&rcn=D00036968X&... |
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Forum: Improving Road Safety Topic: What an RAF pilot can teach us about being safe on the road |
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Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 10:43
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| I found that interesting - I didn't know the detail of of saccades |
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Forum: General Chat Topic: House clearance advice |
| prof beard |
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Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 11:31
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Replies: 22
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| Having lost both sets of parents in the last two or so years, we've been through this. My advice: Find all stuff that you REALLY want to keep for sentimental reasons. Check carefully for items of real value - remember collectables can fetch good money - a simple example might be old fishing kit - sp... |
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Forum: Speed, Safety, Driving and The Law Topic: Outrage on Overtake |
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Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 12:49
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Replies: 28
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| I recently acquired one of these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SmartCam-2-HD-Car-DVR-Camera-1080p-Dashcam-Driving-Recorder-Night-Vision-/200822649043?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item2ec1f670d3 Once the weather is nice enough for Porsche driving (I use the Saab 9-5 in the snow) I'll fit it and perh... |
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Forum: Speed, Safety, Driving and The Law Topic: 20 mph speed limits |
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Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2012 11:11
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Forum: Cycling Topic: "Why do so many cyclists think they’re above the law?" |
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Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2012 12:25
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| I think cyclists come in subsets like drivers. There are "people on bikes" just like "people driving cars" who just use them for transport, are generally law abiding and make some mistakes caused by not really taking any pride in what they are doing - ie regular roads users. Ther... |
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Forum: Cycling Topic: BBC War on UKs Rds cyclist told 'I'd happily run him over' |
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Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2012 12:04
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Replies: 6
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| Many cyclists would benefit from watching the "Silly Cyclists" series on YouTube - made by a keen cyclist. Indeed, made by Gareth Williams himself, the subject of this thread title. The guy with a death wish? He says if he changes the attitude of one driver for the better then he will con... |
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Forum: Cycling Topic: BBC War on UKs Rds cyclist told 'I'd happily run him over' |
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Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2012 12:05
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| Many cyclists would benefit from watching the "Silly Cyclists" series on YouTube - made by a keen cyclist. |
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Forum: Help! I'm being prosecuted! Topic: NIP 37mph in a 30mph - next to national speed limit sign |
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Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 10:16
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PeterE wrote: There is actually a documented example of the Talivan lurking in the  to catch vehicles still in the  but accelerating.
I've noticed from reports on other forums (like PH) that this is becoming increasingly common - a bit underhand but strictly speaking still "within the law" |
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Forum: Road Safety, Speed Camera and Policy News Topic: All West Midlands fixed cameras to be turned off |
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Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2012 10:37
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| Sadly, I dont think this will affect the cameras in Staffordshire... |
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Forum: Cycling Topic: Britain trapped in downward spiral of bicycle addiction |
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Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 11:03
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Replies: 15
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Forum: General Chat Topic: Good News ! |
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Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2012 20:25
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Replies: 7
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| Great news - you must be so relieved! |
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Forum: Speed, Safety, Driving and The Law Topic: Putting yourself in someone else's shoes |
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Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2012 10:14
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| So... We have a combination of factors: An idiot out of the car is an idiot in it No-one listens to older and wiser people People aren't taught to overtake Overtakers are the spawn of the devil etc But frankly, I think the main cause is that most people neither think about nor make allowance for how... |
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Forum: Speed, Safety, Driving and The Law Topic: Outrage on Overtake |
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Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2012 10:22
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Replies: 28
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| Prof Beard : When you overtake do you 'keep some (throttle) in reserve' ? Could it be that 'they' perceive things differently and become nervous over some aspect of the environment / conditions ? NSL are probably more likely to make people nervous due to the 'oncoming' possibility. (Unless d/c / 3l... |
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Forum: Road Safety, Speed Camera and Policy News Topic: So much for the promise to cut speed cameras... now there ar |
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Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 11:44
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Replies: 37
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| To be fair the government cut the funding - and we saw those drops in numbers, until they discovered the Speed Awareness Course method of diverting funds back into their speed camera empire. Paul always said that the SAC was flawed in that drivers just over the limit benefited from not being awarde... |
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Forum: Speed, Safety, Driving and The Law Topic: Outrage on Overtake |
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Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 11:39
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Replies: 28
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| .... I would get the "arm waving and flashing of lights" when I overtook someone in a single carriage way road... ...Why? I dont take risks, I do quick and safe overtakes, don't cut in... The last one was someone it a people carrier doing 40mph in an NSL - I overtook on an empty long stra... |
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Forum: General Chat Topic: Smoking can be hazardous |
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Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2012 11:05
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| "Lit" an electronic cigarette! LOL that would cause REAL fumes from burning plastic. |
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Forum: Speed, Safety, Driving and The Law Topic: Outrage on Overtake |
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Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 11:49
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Replies: 28
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malcolmw wrote: Ah, your mistake is having a Porsche. Everyone knows that Porsche drivers are arrogant knowalls who have no regard for other road users.  I have an Aston...
And every one knows Aston drivers are... ???? |
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