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Amazed that she thought
Amazed that she thought leaving a note in the car window (she had pen and paper to hand, but no ‘phone) was going to achieve anything…
Devon woman stung by parking fine despite leaving a friendly note
Janice Bailey parked in the city centre and claims the meter was broken – but despite leaving a friendly note still received a fine and has been forced to pay up after her appeal was rejected
“I just feel very cross and inflamed,” said Janice. “Apparently I should have scanned a barcode but I didn’t have my phone on me, and I don’t have internet on my phone anyway. People older than myself in their 70s and 80s must not know what to do; I wouldn’t have a bloody clue even if I did have my phone.”
Janice parked her red Citreon at Derrys Cross, near The Athenaeum, on January 11 at 12.05pm. She had change with her, but after noticing the meter was not working – and not having any other form of payment – she left a note to explain. Just 30 minutes later she received the penalty charge notice and on returning to her car was left scratching her head.
https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/devon-woman-stung-parking-fine-8135588
Speeding, overtaking sports
Speeding, overtaking sports car driver smashed into family on A39 near Truro
Goryl has no previous convictions but has been caught for speeding – both before and after the crash. His barrister Rupert Taylor said: “This tragedy is entirely his fault and he has to live with that. In this case there was no racing, no evasion and no intoxication. The vehicle was properly maintained.
“He is unable to move on and relives this moment over and over again. He is ashamed and seeks through me to make an abject apology.
“He is industrious and runs a successful business and accepts full responsibility for driving too fast.” Making a plea for a suspended sentence, Mr Taylor said: “This moment of madness cost everyone nearly everything.”
oh, very nice but
Mrs Taylor remained in hospital for three weeks for injuries including broken ribs, a spinal fracture, a broken wrist, lacertated liver and lungs, a broken arm, a broken hip, two broken femurs and damaged tendons and nerves. She required multiple operations and her left leg is damaged permanently.
Her 21-year-old daughter suffered minor injuries, but the eight-year-old was left with life-changing injuries. She suffered a broken neck with her head detached from her spine, an injury which is usually fatal. She also suffered many fractures and spent a total of 11 weeks in hospital. She has made a recovery but still suffers physically and psychologically.
Indeed – but we all seem
Indeed – but we all seem happy accept this.
The Somerset Live account
The Somerset Live account says a woman, the older of the two, has died.
“An investigation is underway to establish the full circumstances of the incident and I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed what happened, as well as anyone who may have captured the collision or moments leading up to it on dashcam footage, to please come forward.”
i,m tEliifng te pollice abut u filming me Its my privAcy
https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/local-news/mosterton-police-a3066-woman-dies-8131599
Remember folks – lights, hi
Remember folks – lights, hi viz, helmet (or crash cushion).
I think helmet advocacy is
I think helmet advocacy is from the same drawer as photo ID at polling stations. A risk is cited, but the “solution” doesn’t address it; the system you’re in isn’t going to operate safely, you have to make yourself safe.
“its just a precaution”
“it’s no hassle”
“oh, you’ve decided not to bother?”
Thinking of the New Forest car parks I sometimes pas through, when does
“Put your valuables out of sight”
“take your valuables with you”
change from crime prevention advice to “you’re on your own, we can’t help you”?
To answer the question,
To answer the question, drivers want to assuage their conscience: (I) “well if I end up hitting him, it won’t be that bad” and (ii) “oh he wasn’t wearing a helmet, well clearly he’s at least half to blame, officer/m’lud.” See also hi viz.
HawkinsPeter is being very modest, because he has had the brainwave that we don’t need crash barriers – just string some bike helmets along where you want to protect from being damaged by cars.
Bell and Crown, Salisbury:
Bell and Crown, Salisbury: Pavement barricaded after lorry crash
‘Tis but a scratch.
there’s a video clip which seems to confirm the story
Combe Martin in uproar over
Combe Martin in uproar over crumbling roads and parking fines
They say there are parking bays available but not for visitors
Uproar, I tells ya. This is a long, somewhat rambling piece with, apparently, two protagonists – a bit like the drive into Britain’s longest village. At least there’s a good picture of some locals pointing at a pothole.
Huh? “Ms Lewis said that the parish council had made some parking spaces for visitors in the summer, but that residents aren’t allowed to park in them.”
“There are parking bays out there all year round, but they are for 30minutes only, so we know it’s nothing to do with safety; there’s nobody even here in the winter. A lot of time you’ll see two or three cars parked in an empty bay with a ticket on them where it’s safe to do so. No matter where you park, you get a ticket.
“She explained that the council banned the use of residents parking overnight for ten years between 2006 and 2016, and they were forced [forced, I tells ya] to park and receive fines for using Hollands Car Park, which they were not allowed to use at weekends due to football matches.” Huh?
https://combemartin-pc.gov.uk/car-park-charges-2/Maybe a pattern is starting to form now: ““The locals and Resident’s Association who have parking, phone the district council to get them to send traffic wardens, and they put it on Facebook telling us we deserve them for parking on double yellow lines; but where else are we supposed to park?
“Residents are fed up with parking fines in safe zones and it’s all year round. We have nowhere to park because they say emergency vehicles can’t get through, even though the road is wide enough for three vehicles and then tell us that Chapel Lane is not a priority. Then they continue to fine us for parking on the High Street.”
https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/combe-martin-uproar-over-crumbling-8122140
“What’s that stupid idiot
“What’s that stupid idiot doing walking in the road? He deserves to have my 2 tonne car pass him with inches to spare at a full 30 mph”
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Since we’re on 1678 comments,
Since we’re on 1678 comments, I assumed it was a case of “Cap’n, she cannae take any more”, but Lo! here we are without having to select newest first. Long May it continue to 2,000 posts.
Villagers call for action to
Villagers call for action to stop HGVs crashing into their homes
Fed up Bill Frappell, 79, who has lived in his cottage since 1994 said his home was hit by vehicles three times in the eight weeks before Christmas. “I’ve had to fix broken tiles, fascia boards and roofing felt,” said Bill, a retired builder.
https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/villagers-call-action-stop-hgvs-8102998
Here’s Before. After looks
Here’s Before. After looks like it could go to Tate Modern.
‘An incredible crash followed
‘An incredible crash followed by a wave of crashes’ – boss recalls moment car ploughs into shop
The vehicle crashed through a glass window and came to a halt at the counter
https://www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/news/lincoln-news/an-incredible-crash-followed-wave-8101012
