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The regulations actually changed in 2012. The general rule is that motorists are supposed to be aware that they are in a 30 mph area because the... see more
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I've read (might have been here) that these signs aren't actually "legal" because there aren't repeater signs. /QUOTE] AFAIK there used to be a... see more
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To be a legal sign and for it to be enforceable it has to be a round sign with a red border and a white background such as shown here. If it is... see more
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Not always the case, rules changed some time ago and many councils now also get to keep some of the revenue from speed enforcement cameras see more
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Interesting lesson there, thanks for the info We seem to have some temporary roadworks-style "40" signs on a road near where I live. It seems to... see more
- Yesterday 15:15
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If that was the case they were sadly misinformed. Revenue from speeding fines and FPs goes to the Treasury. Speed awareness course fees are split... see more
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Well firstly a quick history lesson regarding speed limits. Until about 12 years ago, if the council wanted to change a speed limit they would... see more
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Not sure about HS2 but I often drive in the area where some new train line is supposed to be being laid - Oxford to Cambridge I suppose - and there... see more
- Yesterday 13:17
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Since HS2 work started in my general area, there has been a marked increase in reduced speed limits. NSLs reduced to 20 and 30mph and a noticeable... see more
- Yesterday 11:15
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Sorry, should have clarified. The last comment was meant to be sarcastic, in the sense that there are those who will sit for extended periods of... see more
- Yesterday 10:49
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Agree 100%. I have many tales to tell of the ignorance of cyclists, and how they completely ignore traffic signs and lights. Unfortunately, as with... see more
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Just to clarify, I’m not upset by this and it’s a bit of a tongue in cheek post, but I do stand by the point I’ll make… When I’m in my car... see more
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We had the old MiniMax conical fire extinguishers in our school and they could be opened up. Inside was a colourless liquid and a bag of a red... see more
- 17-05-24 15:18
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As Mark07 said, white phosphorus at 34C, add to that; Silane at 21C and Triethylborane at -20C (Triethylborane was used to start the engines on... see more
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Rather naive. Does the fact that child labour is used to mine the platinum and palladium that goes into a catalytic convertor enter into your buying... see more
- 17-05-24 14:44
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It will take decades before the last ICE car is off the road and in that time the politicians will have changed and so will the laws. But on the... see more
- 17-05-24 14:33
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I do whatever's easiest providing it doesn't constitute a danger to myself or others. I have gone into passing places on the right to allow buses and... see more
- 17-05-24 11:43
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There's a single track with passing places not far from me. Save going into details, it is in constant use by artics, cars, tractors, vans etc. But... see more
- 17-05-24 11:03
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I was there for work, collecting an Elise and delivering it to Scotland. Because I had to wait, I was offered a go around their track in an Elise.... see more
- 17-05-24 10:22
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A few weeks ago, I called out the RAC to my home as my car would not start. The patrolman quickly diagnosed the problem as a worn out starter motor... see more
- 17-05-24 09:18
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The Rule (155) says: "If you see a vehicle coming towards you, or the driver behind wants to overtake, pull into a passing place on your left, or... see more
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It's important to think about the environmental and ethical issues of making EV batteries, especially with mining and labor practices. These factors... see more
- 17-05-24 04:42
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As a retired driver of long lorries, frequently on narrow roads, I will say that the main thing in these circumstances is to do something positive.... see more
- 16-05-24 22:25
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