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Originally posted by Big Blue Plymouth View Post
At the rise of the hand of the policeman, stop rapidly.
Do not pass him by or otherwise disrespect him.
When a passenger of the foot hove in sight, tootle the horn trumpet
to him melodiously at first. If he still obstacles your passage
tootle him with vigor and express the word of mouth the warning "Hi! Hi!"
Beware the wandering horse that he shall not take fright as you pass him.
Do not explode the exhaust box at him. Go soothingly by or stop by the roadside till he pass away.
Give big space to the festive dog that makes sport in the roadway.
Avoid entanglement of dog with your wheel spokes.
Go soothingly on the grease-mud, as there lurk the skid demons.
Press the brake of the foot as you roll around corners to save the
collapse and tie up.Comment
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Go soothingly on the grease-mud, as there lurk the skid demons.Comment
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Originally posted by stek View PostThat's where ya wrong!
British Roads FAQ | CBRD
Warning: if you go on that site, kiss goodbye to any work this afternoon, it's the go-to place for anyone interested in Motorways, A-roads, B-roads, and yes, they exist, C-roads.....
There's also a page on interesting junctions....Comment
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Originally posted by NickFitz View PostANPR cameras aren't licensed for average speed calculations. It'll take the powers that be fifteen to twenty years just to make all the existing regulations that are in some way affected by the EU Brexit-compatible, so it's unlikely that situation will change for at least a quarter of a century.
Apparently, I was doing 61 in a 50 zone ..... that was between Junction 23 and 27 of the M25, last Sunday at 13:10
Bugger. First speeding ticket in 7 years.Comment
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Originally posted by tomtomagain View PostThis morning I opened a letter that turned out to be from Essex Police.
Apparently, I was doing 61 in a 50 zone ..... that was between Junction 23 and 27 of the M25, last Sunday at 13:10
Bugger. First speeding ticket in 7 years.Comment
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Originally posted by tomtomagain View PostThis morning I opened a letter that turned out to be from Essex Police.
Apparently, I was doing 61 in a 50 zone ..... that was between Junction 23 and 27 of the M25, last Sunday at 13:10
Bugger. First speeding ticket in 7 years.Comment
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Originally posted by tomtomagain View PostApparently, I was doing 61 in a 50 zone .....
So your speedo probably read closer to 70.
I tend to stick to an indicated 60-ish in a 50 average, which is more like low to mid 50s so within tolerance. No points in 20 years, and I speed every time I drive, if only by a little bit.Maybe tomorrow, I'll want to settle down. Until tomorrow, I'll just keep moving on.Comment
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Originally posted by Hobosapien View PostSo your speedo probably read closer to 70.
I tend to stick to an indicated 60-ish in a 50 average, which is more like low to mid 50s so within tolerance. No points in 20 years, and I speed every time I drive, if only by a little bit.
Suppose I had it coming though, I well remember doing Manchester to Rhyl on a second contract I had (two at once for the only time ever) along the M63/A50-something at 110 mph (Audi 200 Quattro Turbo - C100 BNF), and East Kilbride to Carlisle on the M74 at well over 90 all the way (Ford Galaxy MPV - Can't remember reg, Y123 ABC.).Comment
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Originally posted by stek View PostOn my SAC, the tutor woman thing said you are allowed 10% speedo error, plus 3mph (I think) at the discretion if the Chief Constable. And the Chief Constables have been told not to exercise that discretion which is presumably why I was done twice for 34 in a 30. And 81 in a 70. That was 6 points plus SAC inside 6 months after 30 years of nothing. That was five years ago now.
Suppose I had it coming though, I well remember doing Manchester to Rhyl on a second contract I had (two at once for the only time ever) along the M63/A50-something at 110 mph (Audi 200 Quattro Turbo - C100 BNF), and East Kilbride to Carlisle on the M74 at well over 90 all the way (Ford Galaxy MPV - Can't remember reg, Y123 ABC.).
So if it shows 70mph, you may really be doing as little as 63mph, but if you're really doing 71mph then your vehicle isn't roadworthy and you can be prosecuted for that as well as speeding.
The ACPO thing allows 10% + 2mph, but it isn't based on any legal allowance for your speedo to be reading under; just allowing for human incompetence, so they can focus on those who are knowingly flouting the law.Last edited by NickFitz; 6 October 2017, 16:15.Comment
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