A40 London New Average Speed Cameras?

Iceweasel

konn1ch1ha wrote: »

Very well said. I see maniacs driving really dangerously, weaving in and out of cars like it's a go-kart track in the middle of the daytime. Whereas I, yes, granted, still sped, but on a 2 or 3 cars more than empty road at 2am. I was tired, I wanted to get home. At least I'm not a go-kart w****r skimming past other cars on the North Circular.

Oh my God - you need to know when to shut up. Did no-one ever tell you that "when you are in a hole stop digging"?

You give the distinct impression that you feel that you can pick and choose what rules to follow.

Not only are you continually telling us how you broke the law and are justifying it - now you tell us that you were doing it when tired.

I often drive up the M6 through Cumbria in the 'wee small hours' with hardly another vehicle in sight either in front or behind.

If I was caught speeding by any means at all, I would not try to lessen the 'crime' by pleading that there was no-one around.

No-one can choose when to obey the law or not.

Speeding has nothing to do with the situation being dangerous or not depending on the time of day.

I suggest that you write to your MP asking him to propose a bill to suspend speed limits when the roads are deserted.

RichardD1970

konn1ch1ha wrote: »

I use public transport usually, but as I said, occasionally I might have to take equipment (drums), which is clearly not viable on public transport. And no, playing I do is not a hobby; it's a (paid) job.

konn1ch1ha wrote: »

Not as of yet, as I haven't actually played a gig yet but have had rehearsals. I practice drums elsewhere other than where I live, and last night was just taking some equipment to a gig and back. It's not a 'job' per-se, not yet, anyway. My job is a part-time teaching assistant and I play drums in my spare time, joining a paid band in the next month or so.

Well make your mind up.

BigBopper

RichardD1970 wrote: »

Well make your mind up.

Does he remind you of anyone?

Car_54

konn1ch1ha wrote: »

I use public transport usually, but as I said, occasionally I might have to take equipment (drums), which is clearly not viable on public transport. And no, playing I do is not a hobby; it's a (paid) job.

So, it's a (paid) job, and you haven't told your insurer. Have you told HMRC?

konn1ch1ha

RichardD1970 wrote: »

Well make your mind up.

It WILL be a paid job from the 4th of December. The regularity of these gigs is unknown as it's not a weekly/monthly thing, but it is paid WHEN it does happen. Is that a job?

konn1ch1ha

Car_54 wrote: »

So, it's a (paid) job, and you haven't told your insurer. Have you told HMRC?

Of course. I have other incomes that they are aware, but we're going slightly off topic here.

konn1ch1ha

Car_54 wrote: »

So, it's a (paid) job, and you haven't told your insurer. Have you told HMRC?

Please understand that gigs I play may be infrequent as once a year, but when I do play, they are paid. And the band I am joining shortly will be more frequent. I hope this clears things up.

BigBopper

konn1ch1ha wrote: »

It WILL be a paid job from the 4th of December. The regularity of these gigs is unknown as it's not a weekly/monthly thing, but it is paid WHEN it does happen. Is that a job?

So as I said it just a hobby for now? Because as of yet you haven't done a gig or been paid.

konn1ch1ha

BigBopper wrote: »

So as I said it just a hobby for now? Because as of yet you haven't done a gig or been paid.

Pretty much, yes. But it slowly becoming a profession. I studied music at uni etc. and I'm gradually (hopefully) becoming more active. I do want it to become a job so I can make a living from it. And I think then it will be fair to list myself as a musician on insurance.

BigBopper

konn1ch1ha wrote: »

Please understand that gigs I play may be infrequent as once a year, but when I do play, they are paid. And the band I am joining shortly will be more frequent. I hope this clears things up.

How many have you played so far? None.