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Just signed up for a speed awareness course by zoom meeting never heard it done that way before. Still cost £90 though,
So doing 70 on a three lane dual carriageway (2 lanes on my side and one on the other) is dangerous is it?serves you muppets right speed kills learn your lesson
So doing 70 on a three lane dual carriageway (2 lanes on my side and one on the other) is dangerous is it?
You've never gone over the speed limit?
Self righteous Prick!
So you were over the speed limit.60 and I wasn't going to kill anyone on my motorbike as there was no one else around but you clearly are special and never speed.
So answer the question: have you never gone over the speed limit?
60 and I wasn't going to kill anyone on my motorbike as there was no one else around but you clearly are special and never speed.
So answer the question: have you never gone over the speed limit?
That escalated quickly...
I've always said I don't drive over the limit. At my age I just love cruising along in a large comfortable car. I was caught on a smart motorway near Bradford doing 59 in what I thought was a 60 zone but it was a 50 zone. I am guilty as charged. My license is clean and the only reason I am doing the course is that I need my license to hire cars on my holiday in two weeks time. The hire companies will not accept photo copies, if I accepted the fine and points I would have to send my license off within 28 days and the return of the license could be up to six weeks at the moment.Good luck with the course Neil, I hope it proves useful for you.
I've always said I don't drive over the limit. At my age I just love cruising along in a large comfortable car. I was caught on a smart motorway near Bradford doing 59 in what I thought was a 60 zone but it was a 50 zone. I am guilty as charged. My license is clean and the only reason I am doing the course is that I need my license to hire cars on my holiday in two weeks time. The hire companies will not accept photo copies, if I accepted the fine and points I would have to send my license off within 28 days and the return of the license could be up to six weeks at the moment.
Used to get pulled occasionally but back then it was often dealt with by a friendly chat or a 7 day wonder/producer to check that the bike (and rider!) was taxed, insured etc.. Speed cameras are less friendly than traffic plod!
These days, I'm a bit slower and pick the time and place more carefully.
Low tax, austerity spend and full accountability for law enforcement officers seems to be what the country wants, which means far fewer police available to dawdle about keeping an eye on driving law-breakers.It's all about time, place, and appropriate speed. I stopped a few years ago on the M40 by a copper who actually said to me "I can see you're safe, and you weren't going silly speeds, but my Sergeant is in the car so I had to pull you over." He let me off and I was on my way. Like you say, speed cameras are just black or white, you get a ticket even if there's no other cars on the motorway.
Low tax, austerity spend and full accountability for law enforcement officers seems to be what the country wants, which means far fewer police available to dawdle about keeping an eye on driving law-breakers.
After a short while of riding motorcycles you very soon get to understand "what's happening next" especially in traffic. Seeing a head make a definite move to a mirror, or the stationary wheels start to point in a different direction tell you that somebody is contemplating a "move". On the elevated section of the M4 I used to take a lot of notice of how people were driving before filtering between them. I refused to use the A40, it was just so bloody dangerous first thing in the morning.Doesn't specifically tackle speed but a whole lot of other safety related issues, and road user behaviour.
Is there scope to do a speed awareness course even if you haven't been caught? I admit I do see the speed limit as a target rather than a limit..
I suggest folk check out the Ashley Neal videos on t'tube, very educational and thought provoking. Doesn't specifically tackle speed but a whole lot of other safety related issues, and road user behaviour.
Is there scope to do a speed awareness course even if you haven't been caught? I admit I do see the speed limit as a target rather than a limit..
I suggest folk check out the Ashley Neal videos on t'tube, very educational and thought provoking. Doesn't specifically tackle speed but a whole lot of other safety related issues, and road user behaviour.
i take it you haven't come across Heddlu... welsh police...99% gobs***esTotally agree, but with less interaction with the police, people seem to fear them more, when most of them are decent people doing a job.
I think that is true for any vulnerable road user - walking ,motorcycling, cycling, horse riding - I heard someone say once that they assumed that motor vehicle drivers were trying to kill them, and so were suitably wary of them. It's quite good, if sobering advice.After a short while of riding motorcycles you very soon get to understand "what's happening next" especially in traffic. Seeing a head make a definite move to a mirror, or the stationary wheels start to point in a different direction tell you that somebody is contemplating a "move". On the elevated section of the M4 I used to take a lot of notice of how people were driving before filtering between them. I refused to use the A40, it was just so bloody dangerous first thing in the morning.
i take it you haven't come across Heddlu... welsh police...99% gobs***es
Yup, that's how to ride for sure (can't say I've ridden a horse but I expect it's no different).I think that is true for any vulnerable road user - walking ,motorcycling, cycling, horse riding - I heard someone say once that they assumed that motor vehicle drivers were trying to kill them, and so were suitably wary of them. It's quite good, if sobering advice.
The signs you mention are good, also being aware of general behaviour - it is often easy to tell if a driver is paying attention properly.
Why would you have a problem though?I have, I tend to go to North Wales about once a year. Never had a problem.
Why would you have a problem though?
I've always said I don't drive over the limit. At my age I just love cruising along in a large comfortable car. I was caught on a smart motorway near Bradford doing 59 in what I thought was a 60 zone but it was a 50 zone. I am guilty as charged. My license is clean and the only reason I am doing the course is that I need my license to hire cars on my holiday in two weeks time. The hire companies will not accept photo copies, if I accepted the fine and points I would have to send my license off within 28 days and the return of the license could be up to six weeks at the moment.