Re: Watch out, watch out, there's a copper about : Thu Apr 15, 2010 4:11 pm  

The All New Chester Wire wrote:

I would say everybody has committed a speeding offence at some time. However, I know it's wrong and I understand why the speed restrictions are what they are. If the police feel that Long Lane needs extra vigilance, then good, let them do it. If I get caught, then I'll just accept it.

very true but it is very easy just to go that 2 mph over and only realise when its to late..these people are treated like criminals by the law

Re: Watch out, watch out, there's a copper about : Thu Apr 15, 2010 5:43 pm  

Les Boyd Is God wrote:

very true but it is very easy just to go that 2 mph over and only realise when its to late..these people are treated like criminals by the law

I was told there's a 10% tolerance, i.e 33 mph in a 30 zone wouldn't get you a ticket. Could well be a load of cobblers, I concede - it was told to me by some random drunkard in the pub a few months back.

Re: Watch out, watch out, there's a copper about : Thu Apr 15, 2010 6:06 pm  

worthing wire wrote:

I was told there's a 10% tolerance, i.e 33 mph in a 30 zone wouldn't get you a ticket. Could well be a load of cobblers, I concede - it was told to me by some random drunkard in the pub a few months back.

it's true, the reason is because speedo's are not 100% accurate and vary very slightly between manufacturers. So they compensate for it.

Re: Watch out, watch out, there's a copper about : Thu Apr 15, 2010 7:25 pm  

Most Police Forces use 10% plus 2 mph. It's a bit like the Breathalyser. The limit is actually 35, but most Forces only charge on 40+.

Re: Watch out, watch out, there's a copper about : Thu Apr 15, 2010 9:20 pm  

Teessidewire wrote:

Most Police Forces use 10% plus 2 mph. It's a bit like the Breathalyser. The limit is actually 35, but most Forces only charge on 40+.

where did you get that from? the threshold for alcohol roadside is 35, if your near that they will take you to the police station for a follow up test, the roadside test is just an indication that you may need a follow up test and is not admissable in court.

Re: Watch out, watch out, there's a copper about : Thu Apr 15, 2010 9:25 pm  

In the ultimate in stupidity I was overtaken by a bloke on a push bike with no helmet on whilst crawling down Long Lane today behind a stream of fecking idiots who have probably read this thread. 20 means 20, not hovering between 15 and 20. 2nd gear all the way, so harmful to the environment it's untrue.

Re: Watch out, watch out, there's a copper about : Thu Apr 15, 2010 9:30 pm  

I read somewhere (i'll try and find it) that driving your car in top gear at 50 mph was the most efficient way of driving. Lets raise it to 50mph everywhere, it'll keep the Greens happy http://auto.howstuffworks.com/fuel-effi ... on4771.htm

I read somewhere (i'll try and find it) that driving your car in top gear at 50 mph was the most efficient way of driving. Lets raise it to 50mph everywhere, it'll keep the Greens happy http://auto.howstuffworks.com/fuel-effi ... on4771.htm

Re: Watch out, watch out, there's a copper about : Thu Apr 15, 2010 9:35 pm  

Wire_Yed wrote:

I read somewhere (i'll try and find it) that driving your car in top gear at 50 mph was the most efficient way of driving.

Lets raise it to 50mph everywhere, it'll keep the Greens happy

Or they could come up with a proper public transport system so that I don't have to drive behind idiots who drive far too slowly and have no spacial awareness.

Re: Watch out, watch out, there's a copper about : Thu Apr 15, 2010 9:39 pm  

Saddened! wrote:

Or they could come up with a proper public transport system so that I don't have to drive behind idiots who drive far too slowly and have no spacial awareness.

This public transport stuff is hocum. I prefer my car because I can come and go when I please. The best public transport system in the world cannot, by definition, give me that. Yes, it is selfish but that is the nature of the universe. An awesome public transport system would help massively, but you'd still get people like me preferring his car.

Re: Watch out, watch out, there's a copper about : Fri Apr 16, 2010 5:27 am  

was this brought up at woodys testimonial dinner ?