Nearly bought it

[PAH]

If you are going to do it then putting your foot down and completing the maneuver in the shortest time is the safest way of doing so.

I'm sure I read in the Highway Code years ago that it's ok to break the speed limit while overtaking, as it reduces the time you're exposed to danger on the other side of the road.

If it's not there now then it's probably another thing changed when the Matrix had a service pack applied.

[Spacecadet]

I'm sure I read in the Highway Code years ago that it's ok to break the speed limit while overtaking, as it reduces the time you're exposed to danger on the other side of the road.

If it's not there now then it's probably another thing changed when the Matrix had a service pack applied.

Matrix glitch I'm afraid, speeding whilst overtaking has never been condoned

[DimPrawn]

Matrix glitch I'm afraid, speeding whilst overtaking has never been condoned

It is true you can stop and park anywhere, no matter how dangerous, as long as you put your hazards on.

I know this as I've seen thousands of motorists do it.

[Spacecadet]

It is true you can stop and park anywhere, no matter how dangerous, as long as you put your hazards on.

I know this as I've seen thousands of motorists do it.

Or if you're a van, park normally by the side of the road in a line of parked cars, then put your hazards on so that passing motorists will think you want to pull out and low down for no fecking reason

[BoredBloke]

That is exactly what old people say. It is the same mentality as those that whine about other people earning more money than they are, or the neighbour peering at next doors new car and checking that it does'nt cost more than theirs. People can leave their petty envies and egos at home and if they are not intending to overtake stop behaving like a flock of selfish sheep and leave gaps between themselves and the car in front.

I have no problem with people overtaking, but this idiot was trying to do a truck and 6 cars. That's a hell of a long line of traffic and the result was nearly an accident. Perhaps the others didn't try to overtake because it wasn't safe to do so.

[DimPrawn]

This is how you do it!

[Spacecadet]

This is how you do it!

check out the maniac driving through the lot and carrying on! Obviously a contractor on his way to invoice/work

[BrilloPad]

I'm sure I read in the Highway Code years ago that it's ok to break the speed limit while overtaking, as it reduces the time you're exposed to danger on the other side of the road.

If it's not there now then it's probably another thing changed when the Matrix had a service pack applied.

Sounds unlikely to me. I know for certain that if you break the law while making way for an emergency vehicle then you are still guilty. Even entering a bus lane. Apparently you must pull over when safe to do so without breaking the law.

IMO that is stupid. But there we go.

[PAH]

I know for certain that if you break the law while making way for an emergency vehicle then you are still guilty.

Yep, seen a few reports where people have been done for 'jumping a red light' when they tried to move forward to let an ambulance through.

So you're supposed to just sit there and shrug your shoulders while someone may be dying somewhere.

Don't think I could just sit there. I'd rather risk a fine then contest it in court, and if the judge upholds it I'd call him a then get sent down for contempt. Then I'd get really pissed off and it would end in a murder charge.

[BrilloPad]

Don't think I could just sit there. I'd rather risk a fine then contest it in court, and if the judge upholds it I'd call him a then get sent down for contempt. Then I'd get really pissed off and it would end in a murder charge.

If its a red light then you will get your chance in front of a judge - and I can't see a judge upholding it. But bus lanes don't need a judge. You will get a fine then baliffs round.

Its an area of the law that needs changing.