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Caught Speeding - New Rules? Any Advice/Experience?
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Would that be THIS Finstock?The village of Finstock, 10 miles North West of Oxford is 30 mph througout, based on the signs as you enter ; but it has neither streetlights nor repeater signs.
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Yes it is, but my reply has to be at least 10 characters.Would that be THIS Finstock?
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Quite a few 30 repeaters through the village...0
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BeenThroughItAll wrote: »Ah, but the reason I don't get caught speeding is because I pay attention to the speed limits. I actually was caught last June, and since then I've been paranoid about speeding - something the OP seems to struggle with due to basically not being aware of the limit or their speed.
I know what the speed limit is and when it comes to those that are (and should be) rigorously enforced in urban areas, at accident blackspots, and the like, I stick religiously to them (benefit of a superbike with cruise control).
Sure, out of town I may occasionally stray over 60MPH, but the main reason I own the bike I own is because I WANT to, not because I can ride around at 150MPH everywhere. There's tracks for that - my road riding is pretty sedate; that's why I tend to do most of my riding alone, no pressure to 'perform' that way.
@BeenThroughIt All You cannot educate the uninitiated. Your average car driver would never be able to appreciate the level of skill (and restraint!) required to ride a big capacity motorcycle. My father always held the opinion that that all those wanting a car license should spend a year on two wheels first. Of course, that's completely unworkable but it's easy to understand why he held that view.0 -
Buy or get your company to supply a BMW, round here they seem to be immune from normal traffic rules and regulations - speeding, overtaking on the inside, tail gating all allowed by your friendly BMW. Aggressive driving - even better!!0
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Buy or get your company to supply a BMW, round here they seem to be immune from normal traffic rules and regulations - speeding, overtaking on the inside, tail gating all allowed by your friendly BMW. Aggressive driving - even better!!
You want those open or wrapped? Salt and vinegar?0 -
BeenThroughItAll wrote: »Ah, but the reason I don't get caught speeding is because I pay attention to the speed limits. I actually was caught last June, and since then I've been paranoid about speeding - something the OP seems to struggle with due to basically not being aware of the limit or their speed.
I know what the speed limit is and when it comes to those that are (and should be) rigorously enforced in urban areas, at accident blackspots, and the like, I stick religiously to them (benefit of a superbike with cruise control).
Sure, out of town I may occasionally stray over 60MPH, but the main reason I own the bike I own is because I WANT to, not because I can ride around at 150MPH everywhere. There's tracks for that - my road riding is pretty sedate; that's why I tend to do most of my riding alone, no pressure to 'perform' that way.
I know mate and completely understand. I'm like you and I'm watching out for cameras/vans all the time. Paranoid as hell. I've always been into my bikes but the wife won't let me have one due to an unfortunate family incident 10 years ago. The car I do have though is pretty insane (summer use only). We find that it suits both my mate and I (he has the same car as me) if we meet up on a weekend morning at about 5am and we drive till about 7am where the only thing up at that time with a heartbeat are birds and rabbits. 0 -
I know mate and completely understand. I'm like you and I'm watching out for cameras/vans all the time. Paranoid as hell. I've always been into my bikes but the wife won't let me have one due to an unfortunate family incident 10 years ago. The car I do have though is pretty insane (summer use only). We find that it suits both my mate and I (he has the same car as me) if we meet up on a weekend morning at about 5am and we drive till about 7am where the only thing up at that time with a heartbeat are birds and rabbits.
Early mornings this time of year are about the best time to be on the roads. Not too hot, fewer idiots about and good way to relieve stress before work :-)0 -
As MPs would say, "I withdraw".Quite a few 30 repeaters through the village...
Anyone know where I can get a Braille version of the Highway Code ?0
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