Current Affairs 2023

[screwy]

I rather liked the German system (as much as anyone can like being caught). The crafty little blighters used to park unmarked police cars at the roadside with speed measuring equipment on a tripod in front of them. A little further down the road was another marked car who pulled you in and took the fine off you. All very polite and friendly, pay up and off you go on your way. No waiting for a letter to drop through your letter box, no points on your licence (at least not for a minor offence), no additional premium on your car insurance, just the sting of having to pay, all very simple.
They also used to place a police motorbike up the road in the opposite direction who was watching out for those who were flashing lights to warn of the speed camera. Very crafty!!!
I only got caught once out there and that was on the autobahn for not slowing down enough on a border crossing. The process was all very civilised and relatively painless apart from the fine I had to pay.
It did slow you down because you never knew which parked car may have a camera hidden in front of it. Similar happens with average speed cameras although how some on the motorway avoid fines on motorways in particular I never know as they clearly ignore the speed restrictions within average camera sections.

Not forgetting the cop with the little green and white lollipop waving you to stop.

[Manoverboard]

Speed cameras warn folk who are speeding to slow down, if they don't slow down ... £££££

Have a drive along the A435 between Studley and Alcester (Warwickshire) and you might have a different perspective on the fairness of where speeding cameras are placed and their purpose other than to rake in the ££££

Many, if not all, of the roads going north from Salisbury for example are exactly the same, usually manned by ' little helpers ' with a radar gun. Once you know then one slows down.

ps ... 20 / 30mph signs and road markings can also be of assistance to the flashy types

[Stephen]

And anyone who says they never speed is a liar. We all do it probably every day even if we don’t realise it.

I wouldn’t be without my satnav when going on long trips or unfamiliar areas, which not only tells me the speed limit for the road I’m on but warns me for all types of speed/average camera that may be around.

[Onelife]

I’m not so sure the constant audible warnings/interruptions would be very welcome for most drivers

It's not - that's why you slow down!

Can't argue with that David

[Mervyn and Trish]

I see the SNP finally have a leader not named after a fish.....

[Onelife]

I see the SNP finally have a leader not named after a fish.....

Not so sure about that Sir Merv, from what I’ve seen of them they all appear to be damp squids.

[Mervyn and Trish]

I can't plaice any of them.

[Manoverboard]

He may even be able to work miracles ... within his name is the mystic word ' S H A Z A M '

[Onelife]

He will certainly need superpowers to turn the SNP fortunes around but I feel they are destined to Flounder.

[screwy]

Not to be disturbed at 1 O’clock on Fridays.

[Onelife]

You'll need to be a little more explicit on that one Screwy?

[screwy]

Busy with Friday prayers.

[towny44]

I am keen to know how he is going to be a first minister for all Scotland, when half the voters dont support Independence?

[oldbluefox]

52% vs 48%, are they not going to demand a rerun? I presume not when the outcome suits them.

[Onelife]

Busy with Friday prayers.

Thanks Screwy….you were way in front of me with that one

[david63]

When is the US going to do something about their gun laws? Another school shooting yesterday, the 12th this year and well over 100 other mass shootings so far.

Would all of those who oppose more restrictive gun laws hold the same views is it was their children/grandchildren who were being killed?

[Onelife]

When is the US going to do something about their gun laws? Another school shooting yesterday, the 12th this year and well over 100 other mass shootings so far.

Would all of those who oppose more restrictive gun laws hold the same views is it was their children/grandchildren who were being killed?

I don’t know what the solution is David but when you hear suggestions that school teachers need to carry guns then you know something is dreadfully wrong.

[barney]

52% vs 48%, are they not going to demand a rerun? I presume not when the outcome suits them.

I had exactly the same thought when that was announced Foxy
I’m surprised that the loser accepted the result.
Maybe the people who voted for the winner didn’t really understand what they were voting for ???

[Mervyn and Trish]

It was only Daily Mail readers who voted for the winner.

[Ray B]

Re the shooting again in America. Years ago when it happened we were saddened and horrified, now, I just say "oh, another shooting, will they ever learn"
It's still sad to hear but the feeling you get is the gun lobby don't care so long as they can keep their arsenal.

[Stephen]

And they wonder why. Just plain crazy.

https://youtu.be/32l_EKaEbzo

[Ray B]

Sad to see we have an habitual driver, constantly ignoring the speed limits in place for a particular road, oblivious to the added danger to other road users, pedestrian or motorised. A few miles over the speed limit may not seem a lot but it increases the chance of a more serious injury. Speed limits are the maximum you may proceed along a road, not the minimum and in some circumstances road conditions it may be dangerous to even achieve the maximum.
Having had so many tickets, is it now the time to confiscate his lawn mower.

[screwy]

Take it off him,replace it with the old ‘ Qualcast’ push mower.!

Sorry,didn’t mean to advertise.

[Onelife]

Sad to see we have an habitual driver, constantly ignoring the speed limits in place for a particular road, oblivious to the added danger to other road users, pedestrian or motorised. A few miles over the speed limit may not seem a lot but it increases the chance of a more serious injury. Speed limits are the maximum you may proceed along a road, not the minimum and in some circumstances road conditions it may be dangerous to even achieve the maximum.
Having had so many tickets, is it now the time to confiscate his lawn mower.

Our local council wouldn’t think of doing that Ray…my eyesight is that bad I often end up cutting the grass verges while driving to the bookies.

[Mervyn and Trish]

I've recently had a cataract removed (other eye due on Friday). It made a huge difference to my vision. Mind you the cataract didn't really affect my driving. I could see anything bigger than a bike.