Local police 'safety purge' - Page 6

Neil · 03-10-2008, 22:12

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Originally Posted by pussycat

its just what i think , i would rather loss my money then my phone, my life is on my phone , ,and rather givin a driver 2-3 points for him or her just to do it again , i,d ban them from havin a phone and its warning , for other ,

I struggled reading that but if your phone is so important to you and you drive then get yourself a proper fully fitted car kit.

All I do is turn the ignition key and the car kit and phone become one. It is so simple and not much more than a fine.

Eric · 04-10-2008, 16:23

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Originally Posted by MargaretR

this is a clamp

Strange .... why not just tow the vehicle to the impound

derekgas · 04-10-2008, 16:54

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Originally Posted by accyman

anyone driving without insurance should have their car crushed with them in it

anyone caught talking on a mobile while driving should rightly get points and a fine

anyone caught texting and driving should be dragged out of their car and severely beaten then fined and 3 points on their licence

to drive a transit van you shoud have to take an extra test as it is clear the majority of them think they are in a micra and think just because they dont have a rear window they dont need to check whats behind them or along side them

It helps when people stay far enough back that they can be seen in the wing mirrors.
Most car drivers seem to think my sprinter is a micra, and expect it to stop as quickly, so they just pull out in front of me on a regular basis, car drivers should have tests in a car, a van, a motorbike and a truck, they may then appreciate how car drivers affect others.

jambutty · 05-10-2008, 03:37

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Originally Posted by Eric

Strange .... why not just tow the vehicle to the impound

The “Denver Boot” immobilises the vehicle whilst the tow truck gets round to it.

It also gives the luckless driver the opportunity to pay out loads of money to have it removed and thus saves on the expense of towing it away.

Neil · 05-10-2008, 06:34

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Originally Posted by derekgas

wing mirrors.

You old fart

Not seen a wing mirror on a car made since before the early 80's

derekgas · 05-10-2008, 07:16

haha, cheeky! I still call them wing mirrors, and I bet most other people over 25 do too!

katex · 05-10-2008, 10:33

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Originally Posted by derekgas

haha, cheeky! I still call them wing mirrors, and I bet most other people over 25 do too!

Well, what else are they called ....

derekgas · 05-10-2008, 11:02

Dont know Katex, was afraid to ask in case I showed my age again!

lancsdave · 05-10-2008, 11:08

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Originally Posted by katex

Well, what else are they called ....

Most modern cars have them on the doors, so I reckon they are called door mirrors

Benipete · 05-10-2008, 11:24

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Originally Posted by lancsdave

Most modern cars have them on the doors, so I reckon they are called door mirrors

Or door mounted rear view mirrors.

But they are still wing mirrors to me.

lancsdave · 05-10-2008, 11:31

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Originally Posted by Benipete

Or door mounted rear view mirrors.

If I had a Bentley or Jag I might give them the full title, on my Vectra they are door mirrors

katex · 05-10-2008, 11:36

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Originally Posted by lancsdave

If I had a Bentley or Jag I might give them the full title, on my Vectra they are door mirrors

Well, small report in Observer re. vandals causing £100 damage to a 'wing mirror' on a Vauxhall Astra. So, perhaps Neil will inform them that this is not the correct title ...

derekgas · 05-10-2008, 11:45

If thats the one on dill hall lane katex, it wasnt vandals, it was passing cars that struggle because of the way that the homeowners park both sides of the road (even the ones with drives), and park at stupid angles, have seen a few damaged cars over there lately.

Benipete · 05-10-2008, 11:46

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Originally Posted by lancsdave

If I had a Bentley or Jag I might give them the full title, on my Vectra they are door mirrors

Forgot you were common

katex · 05-10-2008, 11:51

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Originally Posted by derekgas

If thats the one on dill hall lane katex, it wasnt vandals, it was passing cars that struggle because of the way that the homeowners park both sides of the road (even the ones with drives), and park at stupid angles, have seen a few damaged cars over there lately.

No, Peel Park Avenue Derek.