traf pol (paging the daily mailisti?)

Discussion in 'UK Motorcycles' started by cat, Jun 1, 2007.

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    cat Guest

    Would they make a difference?

    I've been driving my tin can for a few years now, and I remember the good
    old days of driving round the country lanes at 1:30 am in the sure and
    certain knowledge that apexing a few corners and jumping over a bridge
    once in a while wasn't likely to end in tears. I've grown up rapidly since
    then though, and am now happy to bimble around my commute like any flat
    cap chap you could expect to change lanes on you with no warning
    whatsoever.

    I know that the pressures on the roads have increased somewhat. I can only
    put this down to loan shark companies allowing too many poor people access
    to vehicles, and damn women going to work for a living. Driving standards
    do seem to be in the toilet and still sinking.

    They have, seemingly given up entirely on traffic policing beyond the
    automatic fine for speed system, it's certainly been a while since I've
    had to break sharpish after spotting plod in a side street. Noone gives a
    toss about low speed mentality.

    There seems to be a bit too much of this disregard for politeness. I
    enjoy a little lane changing, a little road strategy and planning to make
    sure that good progress is made, and of course it *is* satisfying to know
    that you're making somewhat better progress than some of the fat suits.

    I've just got home, making small noises inside my head (there's noone here
    to complain out loud to, you see) about the obese whore who just pulled
    out on me, and then (having been overtaken) had the audacity to race me
    to the point where two lanes become one, and shove me into oncoming
    traffic. It's not my fault that her and her fat mate get her bhp down to
    about 30.

    Anyway, point being (my pmt aside)... Didn't traf pol used to keep this
    sort of bollocks down to a minimum? I can't get home without getting
    sliced up at least a couple of times, it's making me a bit nervous about
    trying to commute on a bike.

    How does one, maturely, deal with cars trying to fit into gaps that aren't
    there, the genuinely insane and the mild desire to race stuff. Or is this
    all moot since all bikers get off the line before the filament in the
    yellow light has warmed up all the way, and they always bloody speed?

    cat.
     
    cat, Jun 1, 2007
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    Ace Guest

    No.

    HTH.

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    Ace, Jun 1, 2007
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    Doki Guest

    Kick their fucking doors in?
     
    Doki, Jun 1, 2007
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    Danny Guest

    -snip-

    I've had two instances in one journey, in the pouring rain, this week.
    On both occasions someone pulled directly into my lane, with no
    indication or appearing to have even looked to see if it was clear. I
    sounded my horn both times, and each time resulted in them behaving
    like a possessed demon - driving along slowly, braking hard, swerving
    across lanes in case I should try and overtake them (silly, since I
    was in an Isuzu Trooper diesel that has no chance of overtaking
    anything at short notice). Both instances were not me over-reacting,
    they were near misses in heavy rain, causing me to take avoiding
    action. Why can't people just give an apologetic wave for their
    sillyness and move on? I've had to do the same when I've
    inadvertently cut someone up whilst on the bike. I know I'm not
    perfect and am happy to surrender when I'm in the wrong.
     
    Danny, Jun 1, 2007
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    DR Guest

    SNIP

    title altered to reflect reality
     
    DR, Jun 1, 2007
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    Frotfrott' Guest

    Because that wave would mean for the driver to aknowledge his poor
    ability to drive. NO ONE likes to be told they can't drive, so
    admitting it... dream on!

    Eric,
     
    Frotfrott', Jun 1, 2007
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    Pip Guest

    It's bloody compulsory, wumman!
     
    Pip, Jun 1, 2007
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    MikeH Guest

    I'm sticking with dancelion and burdock.
     
    MikeH, Jun 1, 2007
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    MikeH Guest

    Sometimes it's better if they don't post them, imagination is probably
    so much better.

    <waits for subtle trick to succeed>
     
    MikeH, Jun 1, 2007
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    Pikey Joe Guest

    If you think a cager's in a position where there's a possibility he/she
    could do the above, then *make* a gap. You can always overtake the
    clown later, if you think it's important.
    Ride a barge like mine. The desire to race stuff goes away after enough
    people have pointed and laughed.


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    Pikey Joe, Jun 1, 2007
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    MikeH Guest

    Maturely? Bikers?

    I stay on my bike purely to avoid any form of maturity
    <tries to cover up sig>
     
    MikeH, Jun 1, 2007
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    Beav Guest

    After first making sure your reg number is obscured. If you don't....


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    Beav, Jun 1, 2007
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    Lozzo Guest

    MikeH says...
    Oh I dunno so much, there's at least a couple of girlies here who
    outshone my expectations upon meeting them, and they hadn't posted
    nekkid photos.

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    Triumph Daytona 955i SE (Black with added black bits)
    Suzuki SV650 K3
    Suzuki GSX-R750L - For Sale £600
    Yamaha SR250 SpazzTrakka
    I ride way too fast to worry about cholestorol.
     
    Lozzo, Jun 1, 2007
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    Lozzo Guest

    Bear says...
    I had a burd like that once upon a not so long ago.

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    Lozzo
    Triumph Daytona 955i SE (Black with added black bits)
    Suzuki SV650 K3
    Suzuki GSX-R750L - For Sale £600
    Yamaha SR250 SpazzTrakka
    I ride way too fast to worry about cholestorol.
     
    Lozzo, Jun 1, 2007
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  15. A) There is no substitute for cubes
    B) Having got A sorted there is no substitute for observation.
    C) Enjoy the synergy gained from A+B.
     
    steve auvache, Jun 1, 2007
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    Lozzo Guest

    Antony Gelberg says...
    I think not.

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    Lozzo
    Triumph Daytona 955i SE (Black with added black bits)
    Suzuki SV650 K3
    Suzuki GSX-R750L - For Sale £600
    Yamaha SR250 SpazzTrakka
    I ride way too fast to worry about cholestorol.
     
    Lozzo, Jun 1, 2007
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    cat Guest

    I'll find my niche, I'm sure.
    I had a couple of karate lessons once, and I own my own bathrobe. I don't
    think I look much like splinter either, I could be onto a winner.
    It's the grubby elite I'm aiming for, although a solution to stop my hair
    tangling up at speed would be nice.
    Pfft, I'll be posting my clothing needs shortly, I fear it's going to be
    a pain in the arse finding gear to fit, too many chubbys around.
    How about a pipe?
     
    cat, Jun 1, 2007
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    deadmail Guest

    Hmm. I had a recent altercation which ended with me shouting "get out
    of the car you ****". He did. I then stood eyeball to adams apple.
    The **** was fucking huge. Not really sure if I've learnt anything.
     
    deadmail, Jun 2, 2007
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    Hog Guest

    Well that's always the risk, isn't it!!

    If you are *really* serious get to the car door before they start to
    exit, as they do so throw your weight against it, the cutting edge of
    footwell sill will inflict great pain, during the resultant confusion
    one good kick in the guts will reduce even a professional boxer to a
    wheezing wreck. You can then give them a couple of good taps in the
    kidneys, they will think of you for days while pissing blood and broken
    glass. You might consider stamping on their face a few times in childish
    rage before leaving.

    Some things to think on though:
    A hard kick in the guts will sometimes kill, are you still prepared to
    do 12 for spite.
    There are usually witnesses.
    You, me, Bear and many others on here are just too fucking old for this
    kind of thing.
    It's not really very nice.
    You will get negative Karma points.
     
    Hog, Jun 2, 2007
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