Driving Standards

[mauvais]

They still have to show that the actual driving fell below the required standard which in this blokes case, it didn't apparently. If he's not over the limit and not driving badly it's no different (legally) to having a swig from a bottle of water and I think we've all done that, haven't we?

Below the standard of a competent & careful driver, I think it goes, and I doubt many would find it to be that.

 

[hash tag]

They still have to show that the actual driving fell below the required standard which in this blokes case, it didn't apparently. If he's not over the limit and not driving badly it's no different (legally) to having a swig from a bottle of water and I think we've all done that, haven't we?

NO. My car is not a bar or cafeteria!

There are a few instances of things like this making the news Woman driver fined £100 for eating banana in traffic jam

 

[Spymaster]

I've had a motorcycle cop tap on the window whilst I was stationary in traffic and putting a postcode into my satnav (iPhone). He just pointed at it and mouthed "put it down".

 

[hash tag]

Twice the drink drive limit, kids in the back and answers the phone before crashing, class Mother crashed into five cars after drinking wine at birthday party

 

[Spymaster]

There are a few instances of things like this making the news Woman driver fined £100 for eating banana in traffic jam

Well that's an example. The copper said she wasn't in control because she was peeling a banana without both hands on the wheel. If she was moving then fair enough, but if she was stationary the copper's a fucking idiot and she should have challenged it in court. There's probably usually a bit more to these cases than gets reported.

 

[Spymaster]

My car is not a bar or cafeteria!

Mine has 4 cup holders in it that fold neatly away when I'm not getting pissed.

 

[not-bono-ever]

Twice the drink drive limit, kids in the back and answers the phone before crashing, class Mother crashed into five cars after drinking wine at birthday party

Neck shot and shallow grave for that, Fucking despicable behavior

 

[Bahnhof Strasse]

Neck shot and shallow grave for that, Fucking despicable behavior

Really? Thought she'd be more welcome here...

City property executive: check
her 4x4 Land Rover: check
who is a director at BNP Paribas Real Estate: check
Hewes was arrested at the £1.15 million home in Southfields: Bingo!

 

[not-bono-ever]

her linkedin is still up and running, I think that will be down before the day is out.

 

[High Voltage]

Nope, taking a drink from a bottle of water

BBC News | UK | Driver booked for sipping water

 

[Spymaster]

Nope, taking a drink from a bottle of water

BBC News | UK | Driver booked for sipping water

Ludicrous. Hopefully the court told the OB not to be so bloody silly.

 

[Bahnhof Strasse]

hash tag, Get Surrey's website has an article about drivers caught using mobiles, thought you'd appreciate the picture used to demonstrate this behaviour:

Spoiler: GET SURREY

 

[hash tag]

I wonder, was that car chosen deliberately?
It's not you, is it?
BTW I love Audi and Beemer drivers, most are so easy to wind up!

 

[Bahnhof Strasse]

I wonder, was that car chosen deliberately?
It's not you, is it?
BTW I love Audi and Beemer drivers, most are so easy to wind up!

That car has an inbuilt bluetooth phone, so not sure why the driver has his phone out? Probably to take a picture of the Alfa on the hard shoulder, steam pouring from under the bonnet...

 

[hash tag]

Wot? Bit like this

 

[Bahnhof Strasse]

The R8 is possibly the shittiest 'supercar' going. Just why on earth would anyone spend that much money on one of those when you compare to what else you can get for the same dosh? So they deserve to break down, preferably on a level crossing.

 

[hash tag]

You have the gall to speak about Alfa's, besides, I thought they were supposed to be Lamborgini's in disguise?

 

[Bahnhof Strasse]

You have the gall to speak about Alfa's, besides, I thought they were supposed to be Lamborgini's in disguise?

Audi's are Lambo's in disguise? Nope, Audi are the car which has saved the Italian car's bacon. No more, no less.

 

[T & P]

Well that's an example. The copper said she wasn't in control because she was peeling a banana without both hands on the wheel. If she was moving then fair enough, but if she was stationary the copper's a fucking idiot and she should have challenged it in court. There's probably usually a bit more to these cases than gets reported.

It's bullshit of the highest order, and if the Highway Code actually stipulates anywhere that if one does not have both hands at the wheel when the car and traffic around it is stationary it amounts to not being in control of your vehicle, then the Highway Code is a worthless piece of crap not fit for wiping your arse with.

 

[mauvais]

The R8 is possibly the shittiest 'supercar' going. Just why on earth would anyone spend that much money on one of those when you compare to what else you can get for the same dosh? So they deserve to break down, preferably on a level crossing.

Ideally not. Might damage a perfectly good train.

 

[DownwardDog]

You have the gall to speak about Alfa's, besides, I thought they were supposed to be Lamborgini's in disguise?

The R8 and Gallardo are about 70% the same car sharing the platform, engine and transmission. There are loads of parts on them with both Audi and Lambo logos.

I doubt either of them are the last word in reliability.

 

[DownwardDog]

The R8 is possibly the shittiest 'supercar' going. Just why on earth would anyone spend that much money on one of those when you compare to what else you can get for the same dosh? So they deserve to break down, preferably on a level crossing.

I wouldn't have one personally but I reckon they're pretty good value in their price bracket (120-140k). What else are you going to get for that money? A Mc540C might be alright but the residuals are terrible. A 911 Turbo would be a decent proposition if you took it easy on the options I suppose.

 

[Bahnhof Strasse]

Vantage V12

It will break down, but will do so outside a lap dancing joint.

 

[sleaterkinney]

Why have they started offering these driver awareness courses instead of prosecuting people?

Witcham horse crash driver will not be prosecuted - BBC News

 

[Saul Goodman]

Why have they started offering these driver awareness courses instead of prosecuting people?

Witcham horse crash driver will not be prosecuted - BBC News

For people with money, who might live in the same village as the judge.

 

[BigTom]

Why have they started offering these driver awareness courses instead of prosecuting people?

Witcham horse crash driver will not be prosecuted - BBC News

better than taking no action at all, not sure if speed awareness courses have evidence showing they are more effective at producing behaviour change within the group of low level speeders which may influence the growth of driver awareness courses. I'd be happy with drivers who are getting caught in the close pass operations (where they put out plains clothes police on bicycles and pick up anyone who passes too close) being sent on these rather than prosecuted, aside from the worst/seriously dangerous offenders - as now they get a short roadside educational intervention and no prosecution as long as they show willing/understanding.

 

[weltweit]

How many of you pay extra to protect your no claims bonus?

 

[mojo pixy]

I did a 20mph speed awareness course once. It cost 75 quid and took 3 hours of one day, which was a bargain compared to a £100 fine and 3 points.

Can only do one every 3 years though iirc.

Courses | National Driver Offenders Rehabilitation Scheme

 

[hash tag]

That clip is really horrible. It was appalling driving. The driver was certainly not driving with due care and consideration.

 

[mauvais]

Way too fast for the conditions combined with target fixation.