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Forum: General Chat Topic: WILL THE (MAN WITH)RED FLAG RETURN TO SCOTTISH ROADS? |
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Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2017 00:49
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| I'm surprised it isn't a 16mph limit, after all NS wants to play 'we'll ban ICE only cars even earlier' so why not even lower speed limits? |
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Forum: Road Safety, Speed Camera and Policy News Topic: Higher speed limit found to be safer |
| Toltec |
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2016 20:36
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| The speed limit on the Sheppy bridge is going to be increased back to 70mph http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/bridge-speed-limit-to-return-117372/ Though they are going to put average speed cameras on it to enforce the 70mph limit and do not mention what the speeds were recorded when it was... |
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Forum: Cycling Topic: BBC - Chris Boardman - Give way to cyclists when turning |
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2016 02:01
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| I've got a simple cure- when I turn left,at a two lane junction I always get as close as possible to pavement .Not to upset the proper cyclist ( who usually knows why), but to stop the idiots that flash down the inside .If they want to go round me on the inside, they'll have to ride on the pavement... |
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Forum: Cycling Topic: A video of loads of cyclists riding on the pavement! |
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Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2016 22:10
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| You rather have your body have to deal with 40,500 joules of kinetic energy (1000kg car at 20mph) than 3,700 (92kg of person and bike at 20mph)? Really? You are being quite charitable there, most average cars seem to weight more like 1400 to 1600kg. I'm not Superman so would not be attempting to br... |
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Forum: Cycling Topic: A video of loads of cyclists riding on the pavement! |
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Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2016 00:12
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| Your example makes no sense as 50 people would be clearly visible to both cyclist and driver and they would both stop or would not be on the pavement in the first place, well not the driver at least unless it is a deliberate act of aggression. It is far more likely that both would hit a single or s... |
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Forum: Cycling Topic: A video of loads of cyclists riding on the pavement! |
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Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2016 20:01
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| On the subject of physics, the bike's weight is not that relevant if a 80Kg rider is on it and hits you at 20mph, what is more important is all of the pointy bits. Being hit at 20mph by a cyclist may be more dangerous than by a car as the car has been built with rounded surfaces designed to minimis... |
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Forum: Cycling Topic: A video of loads of cyclists riding on the pavement! |
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Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2016 02:39
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| Neither are drivers. Which is worse in your eyes though, cycling along a pavement, or driving along it? It depends what or who else is on the pavement, both are bad if there are pedestrians using it or able to enter it quicker than you can stop. I don't particularly approve of cyclists habitually u... |
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Forum: Cycling Topic: A video of loads of cyclists riding on the pavement! |
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Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2016 23:47
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| It's an important point, not trolling! People do all sorts of stupid things, not car drivers, not cyclists, people... There is certainly some poor driving in there, but I'm a little confused as to why you think they were all also cyclists? I know some cyclists habitually use the pavements, I have o... |
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Forum: Speed, Safety, Driving and The Law Topic: Camera van stress? |
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Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2016 23:18
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| On Wednesday I overtook a truck on a nice long, flat and junction free straight, as I pulled out I spotted the van in the lay-by at the far end of the straight. Now I know I did not exceed the limit, there was no need to, and couldn't help but think how typical it was to put a van somewhere that dri... |
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Forum: General Chat Topic: Spidey Sense could be real |
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Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2016 01:47
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| Yes, I have read Paul's article, this research goes some way to backing it up I think. |
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Forum: General Chat Topic: Spidey Sense could be real |
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Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2016 16:16
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| This research was conducted using images of human faces, however there is some mention of how it might apply more widely. http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/220170-facial-recognition-study-sheds-new-light-on-threat-response-and-the-spidey-sense I find some vehicles or pedestrians definitely attract ... |
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Forum: Cycling Topic: Evening Standard - Bike vs Taxi - who's at fault? |
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Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2015 01:32
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| Looks like the cabs indicator came on a bit late, even so passing at a junction is a classic beginners mistake on the part of the cyclist. |
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Forum: Cycling Topic: Yahoo Screen-Helmet cameras show cyclists against motorists |
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Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2015 22:03
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Was that picture taken last century, in the '70s? Where are the disc brakes and suspension?  |
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Forum: General Chat Topic: Pseudo Electric? |
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Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2015 22:09
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| I have already seen it mentioned on pistonheads... |
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Forum: Road Safety, Speed Camera and Policy News Topic: Firm unveils Bike Sense system |
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Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 23:39
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| http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2916924/Will-Jaguar-save-lives-Firm-unveils-Bike-Sense-alerts-drivers-oncoming-cyclists-brakes-come-close.html the system uses lights and sounds that the driver instinctively associates with bicycles Swearing, a loud thump, lots more swearing then seei... |
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Forum: Motorcycling Topic: Bikers final moments in road accident |
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Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2014 13:34
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| We saw that video a few weeks ago, the riders shout when he realises what is going to happen is chilling, been there but survived. The driver has been prosecuted, however the surprise for me was that a rider with that much experience put themselves in that position. A close friend died a few years w... |
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Forum: Improving Road Safety Topic: BBC News Technology - Insurers call for automated braking |
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Posted: Mon May 19, 2014 23:38
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| Would probably work better if it used the brakes as well as the engine to slow down. I envision a pedestrian safety harness, it has a complex of sensors and restraints that automatically stop a pedestrian stepping into the road when there is an oncoming vehicle. Additional features could be added to... |
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Forum: Speed, Safety, Driving and The Law Topic: Brake-never let the truth stand in the way of a rant,do they |
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Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2014 00:14
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| I think those two links are about different events as one is in Feb 2013 and the other is about a death in September 2012. On the latter following a link off the page to an earlier article- http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/bedworth-mum-tells-collision-heartbreak-6311507 At the whe... |
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Forum: Speed, Safety, Driving and The Law Topic: CCTV for parking fines not DPA compliant |
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Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2014 16:46
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| Article on The Register CCTV warning notices NOT compliant with data protection laws – ICO The government must take action to ensure that signs used to warn motorists that CCTV cameras are being used to monitor for parking offences are compliant with UK data protection laws, a watchdog has said. The... |
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Forum: Cycling Topic: Cyclists filmed jumping red lights-taxi drivers' hidden cams |
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Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 17:47
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Replies: 68
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| At least you will be going slower when you (not you personally of course) hit something so the statistics will show it is safer. |
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