[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. 

Topic

[Hirsute]

Something, something scrap

Something, something scrap 20mph limits

https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/23691869.bmw-crashes-bus-stop-near-prep-school-oxford/

 

[David9694]

Concerns over slip and slide

Concerns over slip and slide off A31 near Wimborne

You can’t have fun because cars: ‘Said a Pamphill resident: “These problems were also apparent when the slide was open last year and I was disappointed to see that it was happening again, this journey is busy, lengthy and hazardous enough without extra factors adding to the problems.’

Or

“This slide is absolutely NOT a distraction. People complaining about this need to get a life and stop being fun sponges [new phrase unlocked]. It’s a temporary thing for the summer.

“Look ahead when driving on the road, it’s not difficult. If you are easily distracted then you should not have a driving licence. 

https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/23690701.concerns-slip-slide-off-a31-near-wimborne/

[Hirsute]

Sorry don’t know it was
Sorry don’t know it was basically a tweet and that’s all it said. No idea which town it is.

[David9694]

What’s the context here

What’s the context here please? (I get that you don’t want to link to the Mail).

[David9694]

“I can tackle anything in

“I can tackle anything in this” latest 

https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/silly-season-land-rover-left-8640347

[wtjs]

Can’t park there mate!
Can’t park there mate!
But surely you must concede that this event is not ALL bad?!

[hawkinspeter]

Rendel Harris wrote:

It seems perfectly obvious that the driver’s view of the 60 foot tall tree would’ve been almost totally obscured by the small bush in the foreground and therefore no further action should be taken.

The tree should have moved to one side to let the driver go past

[Rendel Harris]

It seems perfectly obvious

It seems perfectly obvious that the driver’s view of the 60 foot tall tree would’ve been almost totally obscured by the small bush in the foreground and therefore no further action should be taken.

[Hirsute]

The Met’s Inspector Ray Jones

The Met’s Inspector Ray Jones told the Mail: “Specialist officers are investigating this collision and, whilst it would not be appropriate to speculate about the cause, colleagues are keen to hear from witnesses who can corroborate that the tree had no lights on.”

[AlsoSomniloquism]

Imagine what the driver would

Imagine what the driver would have been doing if it wasn’t heavy animals that could have seriously damaged their car, but lighter cyclists.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-66084182

Edit: I was looking for local newspaper reports of the incident for some BTL comments when I noticed this story. Why isn’t it bigger news in the major press.

There were 3,552 equine related road incidents, with 68 horse deaths, 125 injured and 139 human injuries last year. The reports show a notable 21 per cent increase in spite of the new rules.
“I am getting regular reports from customers of all ages about the frightening regularity of drivers speeding past and making dangerous overtakes. This is unacceptable,” she said.”We are all road users and should be working to make it as safe as possible. As riders, we do as much as is physically possible and other road users not doing their part makes it 100 times more dangerous for all.”It takes less than 30 seconds to slow down to 10 mph and give as much room as possible. Horses riding double is becoming a necessity for safety, so please be patient; it is not just for our safety but for yours.

[David9694]

New plans for ‘car free’

New plans for ‘car free’ homes next to Exeter Morrisons

It is the second phase of the major development on land next to Exeter’s Morrisons supermarket

Gotta love the comments on this one: 

“Has the thought occurred to anyone that this idea will restrict those living in this apartment potentially freedom of travel? Where does mental health come into this”

Schrodinger’s flat dweller simultaneously able to afford / not able to afford one / run a car

….and with house prices how they are, if these are even remotely affordable, somebody will end up having to live in them and have this assault on personal transport rammed down their throat.

https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/new-plans-car-free-homes-8635780

[David9694]

Imagine using taxpayer

Imagine using taxpayer resources p to try to take legal action against the ULEZ extension. 

[hawkinspeter]

Can’t park there mate!

Can’t park there mate!

https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/local-news/crashed-car-parks-bmw-idyllic-8638180?int_source=nba

[hawkinspeter]

David9694 wrote:

Drivers hit by ‘price penalty’ to meet Ulez rules

“While the overall used car market is in good health nationally, drivers are having to pay a price penalty to follow the rules in London.” ?

Transport for London estimates that more than 200,000 drivers of non-compliant vehicles will be affected.”

https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/national/23685346.drivers-hit-price-penalty-meet-ulez-rules/

I’d rather consider that there’s now a cost to going around polluting and ruining people’s air and health.

[David9694]

Drivers hit by ‘price penalty

Drivers hit by ‘price penalty’ to meet Ulez rules

“While the overall used car market is in good health nationally, drivers are having to pay a price penalty to follow the rules in London.” ?

Transport for London estimates that more than 200,000 drivers of non-compliant vehicles will be affected.”

https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/national/23685346.drivers-hit-price-penalty-meet-ulez-rules/

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