[Shades]

I’ve been loving these quiet roads during lockdown but noticed motorists speeding (we’re talking A LOT over the limit; 50mph through a 20mph village for example) which is getting progressively worse every day. Waving an arm to ‘slow down’ is usually met with a horn and 2 fingers. My wife suggested that some people aren’t coping with this lockdown and going out on the road ‘motorbike style’ for a ‘burn’ (generally the motorcyclists stick to the speed limit on urban roads and through villages).

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[ktache]

Guardian had an article about

Guardian had an article about it today

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/13/increase-in-speeding-incidents-on-uks-quiet-lockdown-roads

[Mungecrundle]

Pictures of every pass from
Pictures of every pass from an hour ride last Friday. Apart from the obligatory Audi driver overtaking both the white van and myself into a blind bend, and the technical overtake at a pedestrian crossing (but view was entirely clear) all passes were wide and clear with several drivers waiting patiently for a clean overtake.

[Mungecrundle]

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I have to say that with the
I have to say that with the quiet rods, I have noticed a lot more patience from motorists. Many pass with plenty of space, more so than ever, many go completely over the centre line, which is nice. Also, If I am passing a pedestrian and I am giving them a wide berth, most motorists stay well back, and pass safely once I’ve passed the pedestrians and pulled back in. Apart from one knob, a motorcyclist last weekend. As I was giving some dog walkers a wide berth, on a straight but quiet country lane, he came up behind me sounding his pathetic horn and shouting for me to get over. I threw a wobbler at him, and motioned for him to pull over so I could twat him, from 2 metres of course. He didn’t stop. Silly twat.

[HoarseMann]

I’ve been out once for a

I’ve been out once for a short local loop since the lockdown and noticed the same. A lot less traffic, but people seem to be driving like nutters or saints, there’s no inbetween.

[brooksby]

For various reasons I’ve been

For various reasons I’ve been driving far more during the current restrictions. But I have experienced a lot of tailgating and close passes, in my car. A lot of motorists are definitely taking advantage of the police’s attention being elsewhere…

[Anonymous]

Same round my way, generally

Same round my way, generally given plenty of room by the speeders though.

Also a lot of upright electric scooters on the road too, seem pretty rapid, estimate easy 30mph.

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