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PostPosted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 18:49 
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There was a discussion on here a while ago where Paul suggested putting a sign in the back window of your car saying 'nine points please pass' to encourage people to pass you whilst you sit on the speed limit.

Well i havent got any points and am trying to avoid getting any by absolutely anal concentration on speed limits and i was getting the usual loads of hassle all the time from people wanting to go faster (tailgating/light flashing etc). Most of its on a nice straight bit of road reduced a few months ago from NSL to 40 (and a prime scamera zone i would have thought).

Well i put the sign in the back window and it actually works..... three times now people have screamed up to my back bumper then actually pulled back a bit and passed me when the road gets clear (one with a cheery wave)....(makes driving in the gutter all the time so much more worthwhile :) )

I can only assume that your average tailgater feels sympathy for you if it looks like you cant risk going any faster.

So am i being a sad bastard or is this sign a good idea (my only worry would be attracting the attention of the BiB.....that said you dont ever see Bib in Kent so its not a big problem :D )


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PostPosted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 19:15 
I think it's a load of crap and testament to the fact that there are so many people out there whom do have 9 points.


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PostPosted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 21:20 
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How about "Zero points and a SNOOPER try and keep up"

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How about "if yor can read this then F**K off and die"? or is not PC? :D

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Gizmo wrote:
How about "Zero points and a SNOOPER try and keep up"


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Sixy_the_red wrote:
How about "if yor can read this then F**K off and die"? or is not PC? :D


Ah yes, because the average tailgater is blessed with patience and a sense of humour and would appreciate the subtle warning you are trying to convey, and drop back....


I think not.

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mike[F] wrote:
Sixy_the_red wrote:
How about "if yor can read this then F**K off and die"? or is not PC? :D


Ah yes, because the average tailgater is blessed with patience and a sense of humour and would appreciate the subtle warning you are trying to convey, and drop back....


Which is why a speed vs distance activated harpoon aimed at puncturing their radiator is a much less subtle, but potentially far more satsifying solution :twisted:


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RigPig I like it! :twisted:

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Or you could fit something like this, which is not technically legal on the road...

http://www.modzdirect.com/proddetail.asp?prod=REZ91440&cat=31
http://www.racerheaven.co.uk/acatalog/Flamer_Kits.html

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PostPosted: Fri Aug 26, 2005 12:28 
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the idea of a generic sticker is ridiculed elsewhere on the forums:

http://www.safespeed.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3727

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PostPosted: Fri Aug 26, 2005 13:18 
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How about this one for SCP communications officers...

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Nice one Gizmo. :lol:

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:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:


Gizmo! :lol: I have to admit - a nice one!

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Though it could also do with being given to all CPS wallies! :roll: :wink:

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