[David9694]

A new catch-all Tea Shop thread for those miscellaneous new stories that don’t quite fit with parking, crashing into buildings or trapped/prisoners in their homes. 

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[essexian]

Mr Not So Bright said: “At

“Mr Not So Bright said: “At the time I just had to take it on the chin and endure the speed awareness course….”

Two things come to mind regarding this statement. Firstly, if you can’t do the time, don’t do the crime and secondly “endure…”? It seems from this wording that Not So Bright simply learnt nothing from the course and thus, will still speed and put other peoples lives at risk. Lets listen out for a ban next time he is caught; as he will be. 

 

[David9694]

Man fined for breaking 20mph

Man fined for breaking 20mph law says politicians’ talk ‘makes my blood boil’

Owen Bright was fined for driving at 27mph on a road that has now been increased back up to a 30mph limit

Mr Bright said: “At the time I just had to take it on the chin and endure the speed awareness course and £85 fine but when I hear them talk about warnings and bedding in periods it does make my blood boil. I actually agree with 20 mph for part of St Brides but why was the police motorcycle on the edge of the village instead of by the school or shop. Almost all tickets are issued automatically now so this idea of a roadside chat is just nonsense,” he said.

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/man-fined-breaking-20mph-law-28431435

[hawkinspeter]

David9694 wrote:

And, I read, a general prohibition in Bristol soon. 

Good luck with that

[David9694]

And, I read, a general

And, I read, a general prohibition in Bristol soon. 

[David9694]

Devon residents annoyed as

Devon residents annoyed as daily gridlock ‘seals off’ their town

Businesses in the area have reported a drop in footfall as people steer clear

Her husband Phil said: “It does feel like the town is under siege and someone is trying to seal us off just for the fun of it. The county council said some time ago that the roads were crowded and almost not fit for purpose. You can’t really get in or out now without packing a lunch and taking a flask, because you could be there for days!”

(Tavistock: roadworks) 

https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/devon-residents-annoyed-daily-gridlock-9036851

[David9694]

Another example here 

Another example here 

Hampshire County Council could cut 26 school crossing patrols

https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/24052363.hampshire-county-council-cut-26-school-crossing-patrols/

need to check on the India deal before cross-posting into the Brexit Britain thread.  I guess the good news is we won’t need crossing patrols because there won’t be any children. 

[David9694]

There’s a new messag appeared

There’s a new message appeared on his windscreen written in oil saying

“please, take this crappy set of low profile alloys off of me, this isn’t how it was meant to be”

[David9694]

Well, thanks for helping re

Well, thanks for helping re-kindle this unpleasant memory, which one cut price student movie night at the Roxy I had the dubious fortune to sit through. 

This tended to happen because the main feature we’d turned up to see was full and the 2nd screen (yes that’s all there was in those days, and it was located in the city centre, not next to Curry’s and a TGI Fridays).  But then that’s how I came to see The Hitcher with Rutger Hauer, so lose some, win some. 

https://www.thespinningimage.co.uk/cultfilms/displaycultfilm.asp?reviewid=7638 – Car Trouble
 

[David9694]

New pictures from scenes of

New pictures from scenes of two speed cameras cut down in Cornwall

https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/gallery/new-pictures-scenes-two-speed-9010827

we’ve created a monster, haven’t we; is the end of the line for the overt camera? 

[chrisonabike]

David9694 wrote:

David9694 wrote:

And as gap between resources available to maintain the road infra and requirements widens, my guess it will be peds that suffer the most and drivers the least. 

But but pedestrians can just walk round the holes (through the bushes, mud, ditches), or jump them and if they fall into one they can just climb out – but I pay road tax and fuel tax and insurance and my increasingly expensive car gets damaged?  How’s that fair?

Sadly I think you’re correct, with tweaks: “my guess it will be peds especially those who are very young, old or have disabilities that suffer the most (along with anyone still stupid enough to cycle on the roads) and drivers the least (though it will be a considerable advantage to be driving in richer parts of the country).”

[David9694]

And as gap between resources

And as gap between resources available to maintain the road infra and requirements widens, my guess it will be peds that suffer the most and drivers the least.  

The dodgy underpass, another delight foisted on people by cars…

Blocked Exeter underpass forces kids to cross busy road

Devon County Council says the flooding has been caused by a blocked drainage pipe

The typical route taken by many pupils who walk to school is via a pedestrian subway but this has been flooded since late December 2023 when Storm Henk battered Devon with strong wind and torrential rain.

https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/blocked-exeter-underpass-forces-kids-9037519

 

 

[David9694]

Poole residents to protest

Poole residents to protest against park entrance closure

A public consultation is set to launch on the same day, Wednesday, January 17, but residents argue the closure will be hazardous to the public.

Bob, who has been involved in the park for around 30 years, said he has never known of any accidents or problems between traffic and pedestrians or cyclists.

He argues that the closure will affect elderly and disabled residents, who are unable to access the park on foot.

https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/24051299.poole-residents-protest-park-entrance-closure/

[David9694]

Driver rammed car after

Driver rammed car after seeing her ex-partner in it with another woman

The single mum-of-two “lost it” after spotting them together in the vehicle in West Park Rugby Club car park, off Prescot Road, shortly before 4am one morning and launched her bizarre attack.

https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/24051043.driver-rammed-car-seeing-ex-partner-another-woman/

Police called after ‘argument’ between motorist and parking warden

When asked why officers were in the area, a Merseyside Police spokeswoman told the Star it was following “a verbal argument between a motorist and parking enforcement officer”.

She added: “Officers attended and spoke to both parties but as this is a civil matter no further action will be taken.”

https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/24050270.police-called-argument-motorist-parking-warden/

[David9694]

English Tory politicians

English Tory politicians running Facebook groups opposing 20mph in Wales while supporting it where they live

There has been a lot of opposition to the 20mph limit

“Within hours of WalesOnline approaching Sunderland councillor Lyall Reed about his links to Welsh Facebook groups he was removed as an admin. He told WalesOnline: “Across Wales it is clear that a blanket policy of 20mph is unpopular. In my ward I personally advocate for 20mph zones in front of schools and nurseries which are all sensible locations. There is a clear difference between targeted zones and a blanket policy.”

The Sunderland Echo reported that the 20mph limited was applied in “several residential areas” as well as outside schools. The Conservatives have not responded to our requests for comment.”

Interesting story, this, although I don’t think the writer has quite grasped the sheer terror drivers have of so-called blanket (I.e. widespread, 30 mph converted to 20 mph) 20 mph limits and how “outside schools” is a comtainment strategy. How many more wolves in sheep’s clothing? 

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/politics/english-tory-politicians-running-facebook-28449407#

[David9694]

Pinvin Ford rescue bravery

Pinvin Ford rescue bravery awards for six police officers

https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/24050978.pinvin-ford-rescue-bravery-awards-six-police-officers/

https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/23484622.woman-rescued-walcot-lane-ford-near-drakes-broughton/

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