Drivers and their problems

The sentence for the van driver is getting there, and the fourteen and a bit ban almost seems reasonable.

David9694 wrote:

Hearses and black horses lead protest against parking charges

Can't park there mate. What's that - you're just dropping someone off? Doesn't matter, you're inside the ULEZ (Undertaker Loitering Exclusion Zone).

David9694 wrote:

Sevenoaks woman caused thousands of pounds of damage to eight cars when she keyed them because they were parked on pavement

https://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/woman-keyed-eight-cars-parke...

I saw that one, but not on Kent Online - interesting how there was emphasis on how "clearly" her mind was unbalanced becasue of the menopause (?) and nothing about how parking on the pavement is very very inconvenient and driving on the pavement is illegal.

Not convinced her mind was "unbalanced", but if that helped her avoid an even worse sentence...

...but no new staff to enforce it and exemptions for deliveries. Expect to see some creative definitions of the same.

Still, sometimes commitments in theory *do* mean something - I think this does signify positive change. I mean - if you can't even do this in a city with "narrow historic streets" which has a year-round tourist sector to the economy...

Maybe it'll help the buses get through? And even unblock some cycle lanes? OK... that's a dream as many of these are totally legal to park in...

It’s chicken and egg – do aggressive drivers choose certain cars?

Yes. Nothwithstanding the usual comment that 'it's just confirmation bias', there is no doubt that a bearded bloke (or worse still, a bearded bloke with tattoos) in an Audi or BMW is guilty and a psychopath. There aren't enough Porsches or Subarus around here to form a reliable opinion, but Audis and BMW drivers are also more likely to be guilty of MOT, insurance and VED offences- hence T55 UEY today. No MOT for 8 months, reported in July, condoned by Lancashire Constabulary because they do tug their forelocks at drivers of big, expensive cars

Jogle wrote:

Have you been drinking a little too much of that communion wine?

What with the storm perhaps Bristol's fumes - or London's smog - has been blown down there and is making folks giddy?

Direct quote "but I only use the car to run to the shops or ferry the children around to places..."

No doubt the locals also complain about poor mobile signal too.

stonojnr wrote:

Direct quote "but I only use the car to run to the shops or ferry the children around to places..." No doubt the locals also complain about poor mobile signal too.

But this is great.  She is learning she doesn't need the car.

It's not just an EV problem. Take a look at Google maps most recent view of that car park.

You've got Land Rover, Range Rover, BMW X5, Merc C class,couple of Mini countrymans, all comfortably over 1600kg, some approaching 2200kg. So would break the 1500kg weight limit.

Unless you're in a 20+year old car or a Twingo Fiat 500 equivalent, that car park ain't for you.

It was only the 'inevitable'  I was remarking upon. Even in Lancashire it's possible to accrue 9 points for automated offences like speeding- just not for offences against cyclists

My wife's electric car, a first generation Leaf, would qualify. And of course my MINI easily would.

Even my previous car, a 2006 Forester, would be okay.

stonojnr wrote:

It's not just an EV problem. Take a look at Google maps most recent view of that car park. You've got Land Rover, Range Rover, BMW X5, Merc C class,couple of Mini countrymans, all comfortably over 1600kg, some approaching 2200kg. So would break the 1500kg weight limit. Unless you're in a 20+year old car or a Twingo Fiat 500 equivalent, that car park ain't for you.

The article says the council made a mistake and won't be enforcing it. I suspect that the fact it's "30 cwt", it only applies to the unladen weight of goods vehicles, and Eaton Park maybe had a legacy goods vehicle restriction before the council opened the car parks  

So nothing to see here...

Awwwwww....

David9694 wrote:

Mum halts 5G mast build by parking car where pole the height of the Angel of the North will stand

this idea is catching on - but wait, is she not now trapped in her home? Or does it not work that way? 

Good spot! (Perhaps we need a "not in keeping" thread now too?  "This bike shelter / cycle lane / mini park is not in keeping with our beautiful Victorian car-lined roads", said Mrs. Tesla at number 2985...)

If you block 5G does that keep them from trapping you in 15 minute cities? Those are clearly a plot by the rich to oppress the poor by making their house prices increase because the neighbourhood has less traffic ... er ...

David9694 wrote:

not a '70s kid? You don't that new bar tape, you need:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Scooby-Doo-Where-Are-You-Vol/dp/B01I075Y82/ref=...

But, apparently, Scooby Doo was an atheist. They'd be doing a lot more unmasking if they went to Vatican City

https://www.reddit.com/r/atheism/comments/fwr3t/i_just_realized_that_sco...

David9694 wrote:

not a '70s kid? You don't need that new bar tape, you need:

Looks more like it was at the Vuelta España than the Giro there...

David9694 wrote:

Mum halts 5G mast build by parking car where pole the height of the Angel of the North will stand

A South Shields resident has blocked the construction of the new 'eyesore' mast by parking her car where workers want to erect it

https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/mum-halts-5g-mast-b...

this idea is catching on - but wait, is she not now trapped in her home? Or does it not work that way? 

The mast is 20m high in a residential area.

I think she has a very good point.

hawkinspeter wrote:

I really think there needs to be some kind of ethics/empathy test for drivers.

https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/local-news/dog-put-down-after-being-8870500

Bristol Post wrote:

The police were called and officers were immediately dispatched. They attended the (car's) registered address, his mother's home within an hour. (the driver) was found there indulging in a cup of tea and having a haircut.

He refused to tell officers where (the dog) was and said he would get his own veterinary care for her. Given the urgency of the situation, he was arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty.

In response, he said: "I don’t like this at all, I don’t like this at f**king all”. In custody, it was noted that his trainers were soaked in blood. He was described as rude and aggressive towards officers when they booked him in.

Sounds like there may also need to be a "Not a psychopath" test for farmers and dog-owners, too.

David9694 wrote:

M5 Volkswagen speeder says he was distracted by Queen's death

https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/23900931.m5-volkswagen-speeder-says...

Andi Peters looks different for some reason. Maybe it's the glasses 🤔

And of course my apologies to brooksby who posted this as a fresh forum post many hours back...