What are those new cameras for on Ards-Dundonald dual carraigeway?

belfast_child

i know, but in these dangerous times its really not a good idea for children to be riding horses on the road. theres too many eejits racing about in souped up scrap. :beer: :beer:

leftieM

Gingham_Ribbon wrote: »

Carrying on as if a horse isn't even there or revving/peeping your horn is incrdibly dangerous.

I have, of course, slowed and given wide berth to any of our six legged friends when driving. It is common sense if nothing else. I admit that I expect horses on country roads but I wouldn't expect them on the footpaths of busy roads so might not react appropriately in the circumstances.
A school friend broke her neck when she was twelve because her horse bolted and she fell off, so I am aware of the dangers associated with riding horses. However the rider has to take some responsibility for the possible consequences if they choose to take their animal near traffic. There is only so much a driver can do.
A bit off topic - sorry!

Robothell

leftieM wrote: »

I have, of course, slowed and given wide berth to any of our six legged friends when driving..........

Errr.....

Am I being stupid or has someone stuck two extra legs on to a horse when I haven't been paying attention?

:beer:

IvanOpinion

Robothell wrote: »

Errr.....

Am I being stupid or has someone stuck two extra legs on to a horse when I haven't been paying attention?

:beer:

I was assuming what had happend was that the farm hand had not finished and was still hanging off the back of the horse ... but being equinely challenged (horses hate me) I didn't like to comment

Ivan

Easymoney

marksimpson wrote: »

Your argument appears to be more to do with with the Highway Code than with the speed cameras.

What planet are you from, Im on your side?

The cameras are there to help 'enforce' the highway code or least help people to adhere to the limits as set out in the highway code. Subsequently if people go over then they are going to get fined as they are not obeying the highway code.

My reference to the speed limit on adjoining rural roads was appropriate due to the location of the cameras in a rural area.

Easymoney

cam8 wrote: »

Hope I don't meet you if you do 50 on the B roads. Slow down a bit. You never know when a horse and rider is just around the corner.

Even on main roads, where visibility is good, too many drivers don't even slow down when they see a horse. My 13yo daughter had a near miss when an artic flew past her as she was on the footpath, causing the horse to rear up and stray into the road in front of oncoming traffic.

Sorry, should have explained that better, You are preaching to the converted, my max speed on a rural road is 50mph, However the speed limit is 60mph.

I slow it right down on the blind corners and hidden twisty parts.

Its the other drivers who dont consider the agricultural vehicles that could pull out from gates, horse riders, cyclists, dog walkers etc

At the same time, it works both ways...... horse riders should wear high visability vests and be confident with the horse they are riding.
Whilst farmers should make sure that their slow vehicle is equipped with the warning signs flashing amber lights and operational brake lights and indicators.

leftieM

Robothell wrote: »

Errr.....

Am I being stupid or has someone stuck two extra legs on to a horse when I haven't been paying attention?

:beer:

If you combine the horse's legs with the rider's legs the total is usually 6. I haven't seen any horses meandering about the roads riderless recently - well not since I last went to North Dublin.

Robothell

leftieM wrote: »

If you combine the horse's legs with the rider's legs the total is usually 6. I haven't seen any horses meandering about the roads riderless recently - well not since I last went to North Dublin.

Surely that would be a two legged and a four legged friend together......that is unless you've got some sort of crazy human/horse hybrid (again, outside North Dublin this is unlikely)!:rotfl:

leftieM

From the back it's hard to tell where the horse ends and the human begins .

Just teasing of course. I have absolutely nothing against horses or their riders and always give them due care and attention when I encounter them on the roads.

marksimpson

Easymoney wrote: »

What planet are you from, Im on your side?

I have no idea what you're on about now.

What are your grounds for objecting to the cameras?