shull Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 To warn speeding drivers of a speed trap. Was doddering along Brockburn Road earlier at my usual 29 mph. A car overtook me at a very fast pace , maybe over 50 mph. At least 5 drivers on oppostite lanes flashed to warn him of speed trap ahead. Is this the correct procedure ? Shouldn't we let the maniacs get caught and punished and ultimately banned from the Queens highways. 30 mph and sometimes 20 mph is plenty speed for housing schemes and built up areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Who cares! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastBuddie Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 The relatives of people the brainless twat will crash into one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TPAFKATS Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 The relatives of people the brainless twat will crash into one day.Shull can be annoying, but that a bit harsh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidg Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 It's actually a good point by the Shullster. Should we flash them, save them a fine and 3 points. They then speed again and run a child over. Had they not been flashed they may think twice after the fine? Who knows they may even be taken over the points limit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 The relatives of people the brainless twat will crash into one day. Wow, since you can see into the future gives 6 numbers for Saturdays lottery. FFS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TPAFKATS Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 It's actually a good point by the Shullster. The amount of posts he makes, he's bound to get lucky now and again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted September 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 The maniac speedster may also have been under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Maybe already a banned driver. Possessing a car boot of ill gotten gains. Aye, dinnae flash the cnut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 The maniac speedster may also have been under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Maybe already a banned driver. Possessing a car boot of ill gotten gains. Aye, dinnae flash the cnut. Thanks Mystic Meg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 I drove into Houston at 40 and got done by the cops. Not one of the b*stards I passed beforehand flashed me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddieinEK Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 I drove into Houston at 40 and got done by the cops. Not one of the b*stards I passed beforehand flashed me. That, i WOULD flash... a maniac overtaking i might even stop to watch get their ticket! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddiecat Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 I drove into Houston at 40 and got done by the cops. Not one of the b*stards I passed beforehand flashed me. i drove into houston when i was 40 and nothing happened to me,seems a bit harsh that they done you - ageist besterts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddiecat Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 To warn speeding drivers of a speed trap. Was doddering along Brockburn Road earlier at my usual 29 mph. A car overtook me at a very fast pace , maybe over 50 mph. At least 5 drivers on oppostite lanes flashed to warn him of speed trap ahead. Is this the correct procedure ? Shouldn't we let the maniacs get caught and punished and ultimately banned from the Queens highways. 30 mph and sometimes 20 mph is plenty speed for housing schemes and built up areas. don't flash them - grass them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomsons dropped it Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 If you are willing to speed then you should be up for the consequences if you get caught. There is no defence..... In my 40 years of driving,speeding rarely makes much difference other than wondering if plod is behind you......... Just my opinion folks. Mobile phones............ Probably my pet hate, see lots of idiots on them in their cars while I am alongside on my motorbike.Especially young women. Should be 1 month ban for 1st offence. 1 year ban for second offence and Jail for any more. Only my opinion ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E=Mc2 Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Wow, since you can see into the future gives 6 numbers for Saturdays lottery. FFS. 12, 33, 34, 38, 42, 46 Remember you read them here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 (edited) 12, 33, 34, 38, 42, 46 Remember you read them here. You dafty, now lots of wahoos will copy them and I'll need to share the money. Edited September 10, 2014 by faraway saint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceblink Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 You can be fined for misuse of headlights, so not advisable: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/law-and-order/9324722/Police-fine-motorists-who-flashed-headlights-near-speed-traps.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickMcD Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 You can be fined for misuse of headlights, so not advisable: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/law-and-order/9324722/Police-fine-motorists-who-flashed-headlights-near-speed-traps.html Quite interesting and it's a bit of a turnaround from what the position once was. I suppose I'm talking forty years ago or more but I recall that the police in Scotland were powerless to do anything about warning headlight flashing as it was deemed that it contributed to reducing criminal acts. Or was it tort? Speeding is indefensible but I do have a bit of sympathy with the driver doing 35-40 MPH on a straight road with very little traffic. But it's a fair cop if they catch them. I never once got done for speeding which was a bloody miracle. Looking back I shudder at some of the things I did behind the wheel of a car. Has anyone not done a ton on a motorway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted September 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Aye, the speedfanny might also be a Tailgater. DINNAE FLASH - JAIL THEM !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSS Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 I don't flash for speed traps and I don't flash dafties who drive about in the dark with no lights on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 i drove into houston when i was 40 and nothing happened to me,seems a bit harsh that they done you - ageist besterts I wish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 I don't flash for speed traps and I don't flash dafties who drive about in the dark with no lights on. I, but they can see you because you've got yours on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingscot Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Quite interesting and it's a bit of a turnaround from what the position once was. I suppose I'm talking forty years ago or more but I recall that the police in Scotland were powerless to do anything about warning headlight flashing as it was deemed that it contributed to reducing criminal acts. Or was it tort? Speeding is indefensible but I do have a bit of sympathy with the driver doing 35-40 MPH on a straight road with very little traffic. But it's a fair cop if they catch them. I never once got done for speeding which was a bloody miracle. Looking back I shudder at some of the things I did behind the wheel of a car. Has anyone not done a ton on a motorway? Some of the cars I've driven could not get near a ton on the motorway! Some right poor cars I saw the police out on Brockburn Road again this morning at the fire station. It's pointless speeding in the morning rush hour as you'll get stuck in the queue anyway for Pollok Roundabout but they had caught an Astra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Some of the cars I've driven could not get near a ton on the motorway! Some right poor cars I saw the police out on Brockburn Road again this morning at the fire station. It's pointless speeding in the morning rush hour as you'll get stuck in the queue anyway for Pollok Roundabout but they had caught an Astra. Wasn't me this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopCat Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 It annoys me when someone is turning right from a carriage way and giving way to cars travelling in the opposite direction on the same road before making the turn... Then one of the cars coming in the opposite direction randomly stops and flashes them to go... FFS. Overly courteous driving like that causes accidents IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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