RMweb Gold big jim Posted March 18 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 18 30 minutes ago, Sidecar Racer said: This is going to be hard to explain away . https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-norfolk-68598455 bloody cyclists 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyPenguin Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 32 minutes ago, Sidecar Racer said: This is going to be hard to explain away . Not really ; Man with more money than sense buys car. Man finds he's not a very good driver. Man crashes car. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete the Elaner Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 6 minutes ago, big jim said: bloody cyclists Always blame the cyclist. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Reorte Posted March 19 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 19 1 hour ago, Sidecar Racer said: This is going to be hard to explain away . https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-norfolk-68598455 The jogger in the background must be really jaded. The thing nearly hits him yet he just carries on as if nothing's happened. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium zarniwhoop Posted March 19 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 19 15 minutes ago, Reorte said: The jogger in the background must be really jaded. The thing nearly hits him yet he just carries on as if nothing's happened. Since it said the police are taking no further action, maybe it's normal there.😀 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnofwessex Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 7 hours ago, Sidecar Racer said: This is going to be hard to explain away . https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-norfolk-68598455 What I never understand is how do you 'lose control' in a 30mph limit? I can see that there might be some external factors eg oil on the road - yes I have had that, it was 'interesting' but I got through it fine but seriously? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnofwessex Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 6 hours ago, PhilJ W said: Extreme road rage. https://news.sky.com/story/man-jailed-for-ramming-motorcyclist-off-bridge-in-act-of-extreme-road-rage-13097558 Again I suggest a strong argument in favour of some sort of 'fit and proper' test for drivers, in this case having to demonstrate that you have dealt with your 'anger' issues before you get your licence back. Also of course someone who might well benefit from a spell in a NHS secure unit rather than prison 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 1 minute ago, johnofwessex said: What I never understand is how do you 'lose control' in a 30mph limit? I can see that there might be some external factors eg oil on the road - yes I have had that, it was 'interesting' but I got through it fine but seriously? A stomp on the throttle and away the back end goes… If you look on YouTube for things like ‘supercar fails’ you’ll come across people binning Ferraris pulling away from traffic lights. All the gear and no idea etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnofwessex Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Just now, 30801 said: A stomp on the throttle and away the back end goes… If you look on YouTube for things like ‘supercar fails’ you’ll come across people binning Ferraris pulling away from traffic lights. All the gear and no idea etc. In which case should they be road legal? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TheQ Posted March 19 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 19 8 hours ago, Sidecar Racer said: This is going to be hard to explain away . https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-norfolk-68598455 I've never seen that road so empty, it's the road up from Thorpe station to behind the castle, the bend he lost it on you could take at triple the speed limit without problems, its so slight. He must have stamped on the accelerator to break the grip of the tyre from the road. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium mezzoman253 Posted March 19 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 19 Look at the road surface. Recent rain. A contributory factor I think. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craneman Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 "Recent rain" should not be considered to be a contributory factor. In this country if you cannot drive safely after recent rain, or you are too stupid to realise that there has been recent rain, you should not be allowed to drive. For that matter, if you are too inexperienced (or stupid) to drive a Ferrari on a wet road, you should not be allowed to drive a Ferrari. I am surprised that the age of the driver has not been reported. For once it would be mildly interesting to know. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sidecar Racer Posted March 19 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 19 8 hours ago, Reorte said: The jogger in the background must be really jaded. The thing nearly hits him yet he just carries on as if nothing's happened. You've obviously not seen any Russian dash cam footage , cars getting t boned at city center junctions and people just duck behind a traffic light then step over the debris and keep walking . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 3 hours ago, johnofwessex said: In which case should they be road legal? Meanwhile Musk is bragging his forthcoming car will have a sub one second 0-60 time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Compound2632 Posted March 19 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 19 1 minute ago, 30801 said: Meanwhile Musk is bragging his forthcoming car will have a sub one second 0-60 time. Well, even post-X, I suppose if anyone can afford a top-end Italian sports car, he can. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted March 19 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 19 10 hours ago, PhilJ W said: Extreme road rage. https://news.sky.com/story/man-jailed-for-ramming-motorcyclist-off-bridge-in-act-of-extreme-road-rage-13097558 "Mistry previously pleaded guilty to two counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and one count of causing grievous bodily harm with intent in December last year, before being sentenced to four years and 10 months in prison at Aylesbury Crown Court, last week. He was also disqualified from driving for four years and 10 months and will need to take an extended re-test before getting his licence back." Other than the blindingly obvious fact that he won't be able to drive whilst in prison, It's hardly a severe motoring penalty, a life ban for somebody psychologically incapable of driving with a sensible thought plan would be more relevant. Mike. 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted March 19 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 19 30 minutes ago, Enterprisingwestern said: "Mistry previously pleaded guilty to two counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and one count of causing grievous bodily harm with intent in December last year, before being sentenced to four years and 10 months in prison at Aylesbury Crown Court, last week. He was also disqualified from driving for four years and 10 months and will need to take an extended re-test before getting his licence back." Other than the blindingly obvious fact that he won't be able to drive whilst in prison, It's hardly a severe motoring penalty, a life ban for somebody psychologically incapable of driving with a sensible thought plan would be more relevant. Mike. The ban will start as and when he leaves prison not before. If he gets full remission he will only serve 20 months (and for that to happen he will have to control his temper). 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted March 19 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 19 9 hours ago, zarniwhoop said: Since it said the police are taking no further action, maybe it's normal there.😀 He must have been legal then (licence, insurance etc.). Though I would like to see his reaction when he comes to renew his insurance. 🤥 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldgunner Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 11 hours ago, Sidecar Racer said: This is going to be hard to explain away . https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-norfolk-68598455 There's something to be said for the pedestrianisation of Norwich City Centre. Now if only there was a radio phone in to discuss it? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 3 hours ago, Coldgunner said: Now if only there was a radio phone in to discuss it? Please, please NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.... 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnofwessex Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 16 hours ago, Sidecar Racer said: This is going to be hard to explain away . https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-norfolk-68598455 Interesting further report on the incident here https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clkmld8zwmeo The force said two people were in the car, and that the driver, a man in his 40s, was arrested on suspicion of breaching court-imposed bail conditions which related to a separate case. He was taken into custody for questioning. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted March 19 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 19 6 hours ago, Coldgunner said: There's something to be said for the pedestrianisation of Norwich City Centre. Now if only there was a radio phone in to discuss it? Sub human scum 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted March 20 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 20 On 19/03/2024 at 15:58, johnofwessex said: Interesting further report on the incident here https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clkmld8zwmeo The force said two people were in the car, and that the driver, a man in his 40s, was arrested on suspicion of breaching court-imposed bail conditions which related to a separate case. He was taken into custody for questioning. and a further update https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8v3ryp9052o 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium kevinlms Posted March 21 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 21 8 hours ago, beast66606 said: and a further update https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8v3ryp9052o The passenger wouldn't have been happy at being brought to police attention and so arrested! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Reorte Posted March 21 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 21 The bit that bothers me there is someone at the BBC has felt that they need to write 20 mph (33 km/h). 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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