[David9694]

Running this one up the flagpole to see who salutes… 

I just don’t remember this being a thing until recently, now it seems a daily occurrence.
Could it be that there are drivers not up to the job, too many cars; should houses be made to ride in single file, shops put on high viz, why are we putting newer buildings in danger like this, it’s irresponsible. 
 

https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/18649201.car-crash-wall-iceland-store-westbourne/

‘A Dorset Police spokesperson said: “Dorset Police was called at 12.48pm on Thursday, August 13, to a report of a collision involving a car and a wall outside Iceland on Poole Road in Bournemouth.

“It is reported that the vehicle was also in collision with a pedestrian, but they did not require medical treatment.” ‘ 

 

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[Hirsute]

“”The driver reported that he

“The driver reported that he’d swerved briefly to avoid a hazard.”

So that went well then !

[AlsoSomniloquism]

Nope, disqualified. The

Nope, disqualified. The newspaper and eye witness both state  “driver” and we know these incidents happen when the car does it all by themselves.

[hawkinspeter]

Driver destroys traffic light

Driver destroys traffic light: https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/driver-destroys-traffic-light-fishponds-5681008

One passer-by, Michael Corbett, said police told him the driver would not be facing an investigation about the collision – and questioned the decision.

“The driver is OK, according to officers and tested for drink/drugs but they said ‘accidents happen’ and will not be prosecuting the driver,” Mr Corbett tweeted.

“This accident happened in broad daylight and the driver was not driving into the sun. I take issue with your officers saying ‘accidents will happen’ and not intending to prosecute/investigate. The speed limit on this road is 20. What is your official policy on this?” he asked.

[Hirsute]

No. It is also too cold to

No. It is also too cold to cycle and no one can cycle up hills.

[David9694]

I thought no-one cycled in

I thought no-one cycled in the rain.  Have I been mis-informed?

[David9694]

“The car smashed everything,

“The car smashed everything, the front drivers side hit my thigh and pushed me up against the wall. I ended up on the floor about six feet from where I was stood, and I just remember glass flying all around me and shredding my legs.”

A follow-up here to an earlier story.  A reminder, even where there’s no serious injury, of the lasting effects on people this kind of thing has. 

The shop is on a small stretch of historic road, which has been diverted away to make a roundabout: hard to see how this can have happened.  if you want to pay a Google Street visit, it’s 928 Ringwood Rd, Bournemouth, BH11 8NL

https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/19455950.bournemouth-hairdresser-recounts-salon-car-crash/

[ktache]

I have noticed that on wet

I have noticed that on wet roads motorists often seem not to have slowed at all.

I always take at least a gear off, not push as hard, especially on corners and am even more careful when approaching junctions.

My cantilever brakes were very affected when water got onto the rims, and then there is a lack of adhesion with the tyre on tarmac, so meaning a faster lock up of the wheel when using disks.

[David9694]

or, try driving to the

or, try driving to the conditions, it’s not ever driver error, is it? 

https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/19454085.man-pregnant-woman-sent-spiralling-ditch-hitting-puddle-notorious-stretch-motorway/

https://www.wsfp.co.uk/article.cfm?id=124600&headline

 

[Sriracha]

It’s a drive-through, OK?
It’s a drive-through, OK?

[David9694]

Hungry driver sought.

Hungry driver sought.

[Hirsute]

https://www.gazette-news.co

https://www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/19448909.another-van-becomes-stuck-lawford-rail-underpass/

a concerned resident has said “something must be done”

Such as look? Be aware of the height of your vehicle?

“This hiv-viz, signed bridge failed to make itself more visible “

 

 

[brooksby]

I don’t have the news items

I don’t have the news items or photos to prove it, but my sister-in-law was once woken in the small hours.  Looking out of her flat’s window, she could see a car on its roof with all the neighbours coming out to gawp.

The driver had lost control, bounced off several parked cars, and rolled the car, then  slid downhill along her road 

But, hey, y’know, not even worth a notice in the local paper…

[brooksby]

Fourscore and… [looks at

Fourscore and… [looks at his pocket watch] seven minutes ago… we, your forefathers, were brought forth upon a most excellent adventure conceived by our new friends, Bill… and Ted. 

[hawkinspeter]

…and of course there’s this

…and of course there’s this infamous photograph

[hawkinspeter]

andystow wrote:

FFS, swerving to avoid a squirrel!

Hawkinspeter, anything to say about this?

https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/national-international/car-crashes-into-hingham-house/2639777/

I’ve heard that there’s a robust conspiracy theory that Abraham Lincoln was in fact several squirrels disguised as a president. There’s a lot of circumstantial evidence to support it including Abraham Lincoln having a high-pitched squeaky voice.

[Author]

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