Drivers and their problems

How to catch the bus. There's also one about getting off it. If I was going to France or Gernany I guess there'd be no shame in reading up on how to use the RER and the U-Bahn. I guess this is a great way of removing obstacles to public transport use - one of the better things the internet has done -  but isn't using buses a life skill like brushing your teeth or tying your shoe laces??

https://youtu.be/5-yvQBZEhx8?si=foIco7ss8ljVBA8h

Oxford householders share experiences of living in LTN area

https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/24321675.magdalen-road-oxford-resident...

Driver flips car on busy dual-carriageway after being 'frightened by spider'

Thankfully, there were no reports of injury

https://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/local-news/driver-flips-car-busy-d...

Cranham Drive motorhome: dad clears drive of all vans

AN exasperated dad stands in his empty drive after removing all 'dilapidated' vehicles on council orders but vows to fight on for the right to park on his own driveway.

Mike Perkins' driveway in Cranham Drive, Warndon, Worcester, now stands vacant as he ponders whether he will ever be able to park his beloved vintage campervan there again.

Meanwhile, his 'David and Goliath' battle with Worcester City Council rumbles on with an appeal hearing due to take place on May 14.

https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/24295447.cranham-drive-motorhome-da...

Oh good grief, I guess we've all met them, the ones that are causing a problem, don't get the hint and then it's "poor little me" when it eventually gets into court proceedings.

11 year old Google view of his " pride and joy" "working on it every dry day" little collection.  
 

EDIT : follow-up 

Cranham Drive motorhome back on drive after 'hollow victory'
 

https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/24317418.cranham-drive-motorhome-ba...

Exeter bus service suspended over parked car crisis

The P bus in Exeter is unable to follow its usual route due to 'badly parked cars' in Stoke Hill

https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/exeter-bus-service-suspended-o...

that will be the same Exeter that sounds like it's poised to rip out its LTN. 

See also: 

Independent Exeter candidate apologises for 'silly' poo threat

https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/independent-exeter-candidate-a...?

Exeter LTN traffic troubles influenced city council votes

While Labour held on to the city council and increased its majority by one, the anti-LTN protest made itself felt.

https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/exeter-ltn-traffic-troubles-in...?

Exeter 'human bollards' live in fear of death threats and poo through letterboxes

'Safe Streets Now' protestors have been stopping drivers from flouting the rules of the LTN trial this week

https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/exeter-human-bollards-live-fea...

Amberley Close blocked by ambulance 'for hour' over parking

Cllr Jill Desayrah previously organised a petition to have the grass verge area by the road converted into parking spaces although had been told by Worcestershire County Council it could not be done because of services beneath the surface, making the job 'too expensive'.

She was contacted by a woman, who did not criticise the ambulance service, saying the situation highlighted the need for extra parking, and even a dedicated bay for ambulances so that paramedics could get to patients more easily in an emergency and residents were not blocked in.

https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/24316476.amberley-close-blocked-amb...

This is from a comment on a story on Kent Online about an elderly cyclist "A cyclist has died after colliding with the driver’s door 🧐 of a car near a railway station."

ED gta Pro wrote:
16/05/2024 14:26
This is really unfortunate that he has passed away,
And my thoughts are with his family,
But how can this happen on that road
[…]
The cars owner is going to pay more for insurance next year as the family will claim on the insurance.
The car will need to be repaired possibly.
If a car hits another one from behind its the car that hits the car fault,
So, in the instance the cyclist must have been at fault,
Not paying enough attention,
Riding too close to the parked car,
Yet the car driver will be held responsible.
 

Skidz Advanced Driving School at Manston Airport advised to stop by Thanet District Council

https://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/council-puts-skids-under-drifti...

Diddly Squat planning advice. 

Compare and contrast:  https://www.maidenhead-advertiser.co.uk/news/maidenhead/152669/velolife-...

Road rage attack in Courtenay Road, Dunkirk near Faversham sparks police probe

https://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/road-rage-attack-sparks-poli...

what cars do to people - too often driving has little to do with transport 

m'kay

'Take me to court' says pensioner, 78, slapped with £100 parking fine he won't pay

Peter Toolan, 78, said he had 'no intention of trying to avoid payment' and is ready to fight his case in court

Mr Toolan, a former High School teacher, was charged £100 after parking at Redditch Train Station on February 24, 2024. He claimed the ticket machine was broken and that he planned to pay for the ticket the following day, not wanting to download an app and pay online at the time since he did not know when he would return to his vehicle🧐.

New parking rules in England (that would be nice, but it's Sheffield) from Monday and drivers fear 'being fined for breathing'

The new rules will come into effect across Sheffield from Monday, May 20, with £70 fines for drivers - reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days.

https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/new-parking-rules-en...

UK drivers warned over £87 charge (???)  when they turn up to petrol forecourts in May

Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, BP, Texaco, Esso and Shell drivers have been warned to expect a rising cost at the pump as petrol and diesel prices soar.

RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said: “Drivers are once again having to dig deep🎻 just to go about their daily lives. Our data shows petrol and diesel have now gone up 10p a litre so far this year on the back of further increases in April of 3p and 2p respectively.

https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/uk-drivers-warned-ove...

second home owner gets £60 parking penalty in Cornwall 

Pensioner's fury after being stung with £100 parking charge at West Country holiday spot

David Lester said he 'feels sorry' for people who have to pay the standard, and increasingly high, charges let alone additional parking charge notices (PCNs)

https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/pensioners-fury-after-...

but, but 

Plea to pedestrianise Friar Street to help cost of living

Suggestions on how to revive the historic street, dubbed 'the prettiest in Worcester' by proud shop owners, include pedestrianising the road and encouraging a greater variety of traditional and unique trades to take up residence there.

https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/24328931.plea-pedestrianise-friar-s...

52 mph tractor menace - stiffer penalties including life imprisonment demanded 

Woman run over by tractor at Wroxham Barns in Norfolk

https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/24330496.woman-run-tractor-wroxham-barns-no...