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Forum: Road Safety, Speed Camera and Policy News Topic: Stop relying on speed cameras say the Conservatives |
| Davepeers |
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Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2005 09:04
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| Of course those wishing to avoid road tax, insurance, congestion charging, speed scameras, parking tickets need only nip over the channel, buy a cheap motor, return to Blighty and drive with impunity! :x I noticed someone parking just such a vehicle regularly in my road for nearly 2 years. When he w... |
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Forum: Campaigning Topic: police Break traffic laws again |
| Davepeers |
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Posted: Wed May 18, 2005 14:26
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Replies: 3
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Forum: Pages Topic: Notso Accurate? |
| Davepeers |
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Posted: Mon May 16, 2005 06:45
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Replies: 48
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| :gatso2: The latest from David Edgar http://www.notsoaccurate.com/Page%2020.htm It would appear that our legal rights really don't matter when being accused of speeding. David successfully uses the Human Rights Act & Data Protection Act here to force disclosure of scamera 'evidence' arguing that... |
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Forum: Campaigning Topic: What am I doing wrong? |
| Davepeers |
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Posted: Wed May 04, 2005 05:53
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Replies: 39
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| Hi Paul, Can't pay just now as I'm no longer gainfully employed following redundancy last September :oops: I had a few quid in my pocket the other day mind you but when it came to a choice between donating or buying an old tyre, petrol and a box of matches...!!! :twisted: :gatso3: No contest really!... |
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Forum: Campaigning Topic: Propaganda |
| Davepeers |
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Posted: Tue May 03, 2005 00:06
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Replies: 14
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| Hi Peter, Yep, I'm aware there are moves afoot to stop smoking in public places! Hoewever, the Exchequer rakes in £10 billion per annum from tobacco excise duty. If 1 in 10 quits smoking as a result of the ban the Exchequer loses £1 billion in revenue... Coincidently, speeding fines amounted to £0.7... |
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Forum: Campaigning Topic: The next M4 protest |
| Davepeers |
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Posted: Mon May 02, 2005 23:54
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Replies: 24
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What about the south western section of the M25? On second thoughts no-one would notice!  |
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Forum: Campaigning Topic: Propaganda |
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Posted: Mon May 02, 2005 23:29
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| :gatso2: But Saira Khan, from the Wiltshire Safety Camera Partnership, said More than 200 people had died or were seriously injured on the M4 in the past year , and defended the use of the cameras. 'If those 240 people had been wiped out in one day, there would have been an outcry ,' Khan said. Acco... |
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Forum: Campaigning Topic: The next M4 protest |
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Posted: Mon May 02, 2005 22:00
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| :gatso2: the bike riders looked like they were doing ti-chi. My left thumb earned overtime on the horn! :lol: idea: convertable car, driver dressed as tony blair in the lead of the protest! Perhaps some black & white stills of Michael Howard sprinting past some scameras on his hustings! :twisted: |
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Forum: Campaigning Topic: Press Coverage |
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Posted: Mon May 02, 2005 21:19
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Replies: 27
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| :gatso2: http://www.epost.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=145176&command=displayContent&sourceNode=144906&contentPK=12352560 Fail to see how it was down to us as the accident occured in the 3rd lane! Inspector Wayne Smith, of Wiltshire police, said the event passed without any major inciden... |
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Forum: Campaigning Topic: Press Coverage |
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Posted: Mon May 02, 2005 05:00
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| :gatso2: Article in The Sun about Brunstrom's 'Fleecing, not policing' policy! http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2005200511,00.html OK Brunstrom; Now you've finally cottoned on to the fact your beloved scameras are not reducing accidents when are you going to get rid of them? Arrive deprived in B... |
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Forum: Campaigning Topic: How many protesters killed? |
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Posted: Sun May 01, 2005 23:00
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Replies: 21
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| :gatso2: A Troll wrote: I've read on this site - and elsewhere where speedophiles gather to serenade each other with mind-numbing bollocks - that motorway speed limits are too low 'cos they (and not impatient/stupid drivers) cause bunching and dangerous inattention. 90mph is often quoted as a minimu... |
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Forum: Campaigning Topic: Press Coverage |
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Posted: Sun May 01, 2005 16:44
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| :gatso2: Ok, I know it's the Mail on Sunday, whose politics are somewhat slightly to the right of Atilla the Hun, but we are mentioned there on page 22. Coincidentally, the article also mentions Tony Bliar (Misspelled intentionally!) being driven at 75mph in a 40 zone on his way to RAF Northolt on t... |
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Forum: Campaigning Topic: Well done, what next? |
| Davepeers |
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Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2005 23:27
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| Well I was one of the lead bikes heading out from Membury. Where were the ruddy police when a French coach driver decided he didn't like the speed at which we were driving (56-60) and began tailgaiting a few feet from a BMW GS bike in front??! Not content with his inability to pass this motorist he ... |
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Forum: Campaigning Topic: BBC Coverage |
| Davepeers |
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Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2005 22:49
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Replies: 17
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The best footage was on ITV news.
we were on it, so was Patch and Mrs Patch!
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Forum: Campaigning Topic: Well done, what next? |
| Davepeers |
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Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2005 22:32
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Check this news item out!
huge long link
Edited to avoid horizontal scroll bar {sysop} |
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Forum: Campaigning Topic: Speed governers |
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Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2005 18:40
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Replies: 2
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| :gatso2: If you thought speed cameras were bad enough read this. It'll send a chill down your spine. Speed governers. Imagine the carnage when you try to increase your speed to escape from a dangerous situation and your on board policeman prevents you doing so. Result: = Carnage. Be afraid. Be VERY ... |
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Forum: Campaigning Topic: Telegraph |
| Davepeers |
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Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2005 07:10
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| :gatso2: Mornin' all... Just had a quick trawl through the on-line papers and found this article in the Telegraph. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/main.jhtml?xml=/motoring/2005/04/30/mfcam30.xml&sSheet=/motoring/2005/04/30/ixmot.html Right, time to stand up and be counted... see you there! D... |
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Forum: Campaigning Topic: Protest roll call |
| Davepeers |
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Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2005 23:18
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Replies: 15
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OK, I'm aiming to get to Memsbury early to take pictures and video.
See you guys there!
Ride/Drive safe and plug your Road Angel's in! |
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Forum: Campaigning Topic: M4 Protest |
| Davepeers |
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Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2005 22:57
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Replies: 337
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| :gatso2: Falcon wrote: I think you'll find I've made a pretty good case in my earlier posts as to why the 70mph limit should be more strictly enforced and people driving at silly speeds should be punished -Twaddle! THE DEBATE ISN'T ABOUBT DRIVING "AT SILLY SPEEDS" It's about safety! Read the ruddy f... |
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Forum: Campaigning Topic: M4 Protest |
| Davepeers |
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Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2005 22:47
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Replies: 337
Views: 188222
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NickGee wrote: The planet Common Sense?
Isn't that the one they have cloud nine on?  |
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