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Fault

You said earlier "we collided when I pulled out", and now - regarding mirrors and blindspot - "Yes which was when saw him and stopped". That seems... see more

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Ran a red light and feel guilty as sin

Red light cameras are NOT mounted on the lights. They are placed several metres before the lights, usually quite high and looking down, so as to... see more

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Caught out by red light camera - around 10 seconds after it went red

The OP, who was confused, posted two years ago! The lady (Debs) who hi-jacked the thread a few days ago doesn't seem to be confused, just... see more

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Caught out by red light camera - around 10 seconds after it went red

Agreed. When I said "There are no summonses any more,", I should have added" ... for minor motoring offences". Anyway, this must be getting... see more

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Caught out by red light camera - around 10 seconds after it went red

I linked to the Met only because it came up first on Google! However, the process they now follow is the same as every other (territorial) force... see more

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Caught out by red light camera - around 10 seconds after it went red

I think we may both be a wee bit out-of-date. There are no summonses any more, since the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015. Instead, the... see more

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Caught out by red light camera - around 10 seconds after it went red

How would that work? If the OP pleads NG and goes to court won't it be far too late to charge him with something else? see more

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Caught out by red light camera - around 10 seconds after it went red

Clearly not ... see more

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Most embarrassing vehicle you’ve driven?

@Drivingforfun When my Audi A3 had to go in twice for a software update (which took a week each time), they lent me an A5 cabrio. Lovely... see more

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Why do vans have central rear-view mirrors?

Exactly. Vans are built either as panel vans (with rear windows and without bulkhead as standard) or as chassis-cab units, on which you can mount any... see more

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Death of the Handbrake

These have been fitted to the majority of cars, probably for the last 10 years. Probably worldwide. If this were a significant serious risk I'm... see more

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Accident whilst overtaking

OK, "50/50 is probably fair" was perhaps a poor choice of words, I should have said OP has partly at fault. In the circumstances he described, the... see more

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Fault

So you were also moving into the oncoming lane when the collision occurred? Had you checked your mirrors and blindspot? see more

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What a doofus

That depends entirely on where the stalk is. It used to vary between L and R on different makes/models. see more

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Fault

So, if I've understood you, you changed lane into the path of the overtaking vehicle. Is that correct? see more

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Need advice

Why not just claim through your own insurance, and let them do all the work? That's what you pay them for. see more

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Accident whilst overtaking

@Skripa50/50 is probably fair. Lack of observation by TP, but you should have anticipated that and sounded you horn. see more

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Did I make a mistake at the traffic lights?

No need to thank me three times! "some part of me told me was good decision to stop when lights changed for amber"- that part was right, amber... see more

by Beelzebub
- 21-05-24 14:51
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Did I make a mistake at the traffic lights?

@MagicGentlemanThe offence is committed if any part of your vehicle crosses the line on red. If it was entirely over the line, or if you didn't move... see more

by Beelzebub
- 21-05-24 13:51
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Speed limits, traffic lights and HS2

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

by Beelzebub
- 18-05-24 17:40
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Speed limits, traffic lights and HS2

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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Using passing places

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

by Beelzebub
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Red light

@Ethan24 No, red light cameras are positioned to capture the rear of the car together with the red light. see more

by Beelzebub
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NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution)

Yes, but there is nothing there to confirm that it was the first NIP. see more

by Beelzebub
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Waiting after the stop line due to car turning right not positioning well

OP, if the whole of your car had cleared the stop line when the lights turned read, you're in the clear. If any part crossed the line on red, an... see more

by Beelzebub
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EV Footprint facts

Vehicles are indeed different from phones, tablets etc. With vehicles, there is a realistic choice to be made between different power sources... see more

by Beelzebub
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Out of vehicle, to use mobile phone.

Eh? He was "Stuck in standstill traffic on the m2." see more

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NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution)

Section 1 of the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 (which is mentioned) requires a NIP to be sent in certain circumstances. Careless or... see more

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Out of vehicle, to use mobile phone.

You're right. There are some exceptions, but I don't think any of them apply. see more

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09:18 - Debs mentioned Beelzebub in post Caught out by red light camera - around 10 seconds after it went red
Beelzebub I am since that happ...
05:13 - Beelzebub mentioned Drivingforfun in post Most embarrassing vehicle you’ve driven?
Drivingforfun When my Audi A3 had...

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15:57 - JGM79 mentioned Beelzebub in post Need advice
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15:56 - Skripa mentioned Beelzebub in post Accident whilst overtaking
Beelzebub Thanks for answer.

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14:29 - MagicGentleman mentioned Beelzebub in post Did I make a mistake at the traffic lights?
Beelzebub Thanks mate , you're...
14:29 - MagicGentleman mentioned Beelzebub in post Did I make a mistake at the traffic lights?
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14:42 - NMNeil mentioned Beelzebub in post ROW with parked car and oncoming / turning car
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09:50 - Beelzebub quoted Drivingforfun in post Accident whilst overtaking
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09:34 - Beelzebub quoted Mac13 in post Fault
Not as such, we were in a ...
09:30 - Beelzebub quoted Drivingforfun in post What a doofus
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14:51 - Beelzebub quoted MagicGentleman in post Did I make a mistake at the traffic lights?
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22:41 - TC1474 quoted Beelzebub in post Speed limits, traffic lights and HS2
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[QUOTE=Drivingforfun;140148] I've read (...
16:27 - TC1474 quoted Beelzebub in post Speed limits, traffic lights and HS2
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