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Forum: Paul Smith, RIP Topic: Condolences |
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Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 18:34
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Replies: 179
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| I may not have agreed with every single thing that Paul stood for, but I largely shared the same views as this campaigner for common sense, and have been greatly saddened by this news. I have great respect for Paul taking a stand, and my condolences go to his family and friends. One thing's for sure... |
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Forum: Road Safety, Speed Camera and Policy News Topic: ABD Demands End of Political Speed Limits |
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Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2007 13:31
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Replies: 19
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| In the ideal world, speed limits would be set by traffic engineers working for an independent road body, rather than local government. Alternatively, or at the same time, make it so that speeding offences don't generate fines, just penalty points, and so the business of making money from speeding mo... |
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Forum: General Chat Topic: cyclist found guilty of warning motorists of trap |
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Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2007 13:23
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Replies: 16
Views: 5545
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| Wasn't the cyclist getting the desired effect of current road safety policy? His actions caused people to slow down, which is supposedly what the government want, and so his actions were far more effective than speed cameras and flashing signs. Of course, it's all about the money. Or that's what the... |
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Forum: General Chat Topic: Lib dems to ban the petrol engine! (in 33 years time!) |
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Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2007 13:20
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Replies: 49
Views: 15326
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| It's stupid my local MP saying it, as very few cars will probably run on petrol in 2040 anyway. He's just blurting out hot air in his deep mumbly tone of voice. Leaded petrol has been banned. However, by the time that happened unleaded petrol had been readily available and used in new cars for well ... |
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Forum: General Chat Topic: An interesting read on climate change |
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Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2007 13:15
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Replies: 10
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| To me, the human influence on climate change is like religion; you can't prove it, but you can't disprove it. And as climate change arguements are dividing nations, so has religion for thousands of years. Just don't be wasteful. I think the focus should be more on preserving finite natural resources... |
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Forum: General Chat Topic: Tightening up on parking in Southampton |
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Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2007 13:09
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Replies: 12
Views: 5054
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| I just watched a recording of that TV program "Driving me crazy" with Jenny Bond. It was little surprise that Southampton came up in the programme, although not for their silly speed limits, excessive numbers of traffic lights with inefficient operation, bus lanes used by only a couple of ... |
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Forum: Speed, Safety, Driving and The Law Topic: This country's losing the plot!!! More dogooders |
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Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2007 12:56
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Replies: 147
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Some say breaking the speed limit is dangerous.
I'll put a 24/7 30mph speed limit on the whole of the M6 then.
I rest my case.
Speeding isn't dangerous when speed limits are set too low. |
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Forum: General Chat Topic: Tightening up on parking in Southampton |
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Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 15:14
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Replies: 12
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| Parking in Southampton is getting ever more expensive recently, and will continue to do so. Southampton City Council multistoreys hiked their prices by around 30p per hour a few months ago, from 70p to £1. On-street parking can also be pricey, such as 80p for half an hour. A planning application has... |
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Forum: Speed, Safety, Driving and The Law Topic: Change in Speed Camera legislation |
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Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 15:03
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Replies: 21
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| I've just read an article in today's Daily Mail about a new type of vandal resistant speed camera planned to be introduced to the UK, when I discovered something I didn't know. Changes to the rules mean speed cameras in the UK no longer have to be bright yellow, but can be painted to blend in with t... |
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Forum: Cycling Topic: Drink and ride |
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 15:24
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Replies: 9
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I remember an episode of Traffic Cops where the Police stopped a cyclist who was really drunk. They let him off, and just laughed at his drunkenness.
Imagine that happening with a motorist. |
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Forum: General Chat Topic: International Driving Licence |
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Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2007 13:00
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Replies: 9
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| Yeah, you've got to watch out abroad, as they aren't so relaxed with regards genuine road safety. They will come down on you like a ton of bricks if you speed, but the speed limits are such that if you do break them you probably are going too fast. Drink drive limits are much stricter in Spain, and ... |
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Forum: General Chat Topic: Cameron joins the Lycra louts |
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Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2007 12:55
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Replies: 17
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| I've said before, that there are quite a few cyclists out there who think they own the road and have no respect for other road users. If Cameron was acting responsibly, can I jump red lights when it's safe to do so? I think not, because when I'm a motorist, I can't be trusted. Then I put on my cycle... |
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Forum: Speed, Safety, Driving and The Law Topic: Why is it necessary to speed |
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Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2007 12:51
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Replies: 301
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| Don't you dare mention global warming, or how we're going to save the planet from nature. |
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Forum: Speed, Safety, Driving and The Law Topic: Cynical Insurance co's |
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Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 16:27
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Replies: 29
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| I don't know why the premiums have to be so high anyway; it's not as if the insurance pays out fully. When my car was written off, by a woman not paying attention, the insurance company offered me around £5000, when the cost of a replacement of the same mileage and specification of the car was aroun... |
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Forum: Speed, Safety, Driving and The Law Topic: Why is it necessary to speed |
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Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 16:20
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Replies: 301
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| Remember that the sort of speeding where Police are caught in the act is generally much faster than your normal member of the public with points, and use the excuse of testing their abilities or car. I remember trying to shop a cop for jumping a red light without lights or sirens. It boiled down to ... |
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Forum: Speed, Safety, Driving and The Law Topic: Why is it necessary to speed |
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Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 14:54
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Replies: 301
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| Why do people ever speed? Ever been for a relaxing drive, where you're not rushing about and just enjoying the journey? Ever then realised that you are breaking the speed limit without knowing it? That's because some speed limits are so low that driving at a relaxing pace is too fast, and you need c... |
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Forum: Speed, Safety, Driving and The Law Topic: Why is it necessary to speed |
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Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2007 13:56
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Replies: 301
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| I saw somewhere that the design speed of early German autobahns was 50mph. I've been on an early German autobahn at 125mph, but I didn't die. The design speed of British motorways is 75mph. Lots of people drive along at 80mph, but they don't die. What some people think is too fast is too slow for ot... |
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Forum: Speed, Safety, Driving and The Law Topic: Why is it necessary to speed |
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Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 13:40
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Replies: 301
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| Some urban 40 areas have become 30 for "consistency" Inconsistency, more like. I don't mind a 30mph limit on an urban street, but when it extends to dual carriageways without any property frontages, then this is inconsistent and stupid, and thus I ignore such stupidity. Why do I dislike s... |
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Forum: Speed, Safety, Driving and The Law Topic: Why is it necessary to speed |
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Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 20:09
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Replies: 301
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There are lots of speed limits out there that are unreasonable and draconian.
That is why I break some speed limits, because they're stupid. |
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Forum: Speed, Safety, Driving and The Law Topic: Definitely not scamming for safety reasons, M6 today |
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Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 19:38
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Replies: 12
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| I thought the new MIDAS system being rolled out had ANPR cameras, which can be used for road pricing apparently, or doesn't that part of the M6 have them? (Look out for MS3 variable message signs) |
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