http://www.harrogate.gov.uk/harrogate-2031Harrogate Council wrote:
The Highway Code Says :-
You MUST NOT
* drive dangerously
* drive without due care and attention
* drive without reasonable consideration for other road users
You MUST NOT drive on or over a pavement, footpath or bridleway except to gain lawful access to property.
Adapt your driving to the appropriate type and condition of road you are on. In particular
* do not treat speed limits as a target. It is often not appropriate or safe to drive at the maximum speed limit
* take the road and traffic conditions into account. Be prepared for unexpected or difficult situations, for example, the road being blocked beyond a blind bend. Be prepared to adjust your speed as a precaution
* where there are junctions, be prepared for vehicles emerging
* in side roads and country lanes look out for unmarked junctions where nobody has priority
* try to anticipate what pedestrians and cyclists might do. If pedestrians, particularly children, are looking the other way, they may step out into the road without seeing you.
Be considerate. Be careful of and considerate towards other road users. You should
* try to be understanding if other drivers cause problems; they may be inexperienced or not know the area well
* be patient; remember that anyone can make a mistake
* not allow yourself to become agitated or involved if someone is behaving badly on the road. This will only make the situation worse. Pull over, calm down and, when you feel relaxed, continue your journey
* slow down and hold back if a vehicle pulls out into your path at a junction. Allow it to get clear. Do not over-react by driving too close behind it.
Safe driving needs concentration. Avoid distractions when driving such as
* loud music (this may mask other sounds)
* trying to read maps
* inserting a cassette or CD or tuning a radio
* arguing with your passengers or other road users
* eating and drinking
You MUST exercise proper control of your vehicle at all times.
You MUST NOT use a hand-held mobile phone, or similar device, when driving or when supervising a learner driver, except to call 999 or 112 in a genuine emergency when it is unsafe or impractical to stop. Never use a hand-held microphone when driving.
There is a danger of driver distraction being caused by in-vehicle systems such as route guidance and navigation systems, congestion warning systems, PCs, multi-media, etc. Do not operate, adjust or view any such system if it will distract your attention while you are driving; you MUST exercise proper control of your vehicle at all times. If necessary find a safe place to stop first.
So this is quoting the Highway Code. Really?
So you're not to read maps and you're to avoid viewing navigation systems as they will distract your attention while you are driving.' So you're not supposed to have a clue where you are going!!
So where does the Highway Code say all this claptrap?
Come come Harrogate Council, if quoting official documents, please make it clear what is your interpretation and what is actually quoted.
Items the code actually does cover including child seat use, alcohol and drugs aren't even mentioned!
If only councils obeyed the law themselves. Only a week go saw a car parked in the middle of the pavement showing 'a hand made sign 'Traffic survey."
On more than one occasion seen council vans completely blocking the footway while they mow the verges or other maintenance work.
One law for them and another for everyone else I suppose.
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