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new legislation comes in to force: http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2007/uksi_20073492_en_1

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Speed limit sign radio interview. TV Snap Unhappy
“It has never been the rule in this country – I hope it never will be - that suspected criminal offences must automatically be the subject of prosecution” He added that there should be a prosecution: “wherever it appears that the offence or the circumstances of its commission is or are of such a character that a prosecution in respect thereof is required in the public interest”
This approach has been endorsed by Attorney General ever since 1951. CPS Code

I think these are intended to supplement existing service areas rather than replacing them. An excellent idea IMV, comparable to French aires, and something that should be extended across the entire trunk route network. Also very relevant in view of today's news about the dangers caused by tired drivers.

However, one problem is that, in the absence of the constant supervision that is present at a normal service area, they could easily become magnets for unlicensed trading and all sorts of undesirable activities. Also there is no money to be made from them, so I doubt whether we'll see very many.

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"Show me someone who says that they have never exceeded a speed limit, and I'll show you a liar, or a menace." (Austin Williams - Director, Transport Research Group)

Any views expressed in this post are personal opinions and may not represent the views of Safe Speed

I thought the hard shoulder was a recognised motorway picnic area

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Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.

One would hope it's not also a recognised motorway toilet

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"Show me someone who says that they have never exceeded a speed limit, and I'll show you a liar, or a menace." (Austin Williams - Director, Transport Research Group)

Any views expressed in this post are personal opinions and may not represent the views of Safe Speed

If you stop in an A1 lay-by I recommend you keep your feet firmly on the tarmac.

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Driving fast is for a particular time and place, I can do it I just only do it occasionally because I am a gentleman.
- James May