Oh look a puddle and a pedestrian. Lets get him wet., Idiotic drivers Options

[TallDarkAndHands...]

Why oh why do some idiotic drivers think it funny to drive through puddles at high speed next to pedestrians on pavements. Some even sweve to make sure they get the maximum spray and then you see them laughing as they drive away...

Well to the guy who thought it funny this morning to spray me with muddy water. Revenge is a dish served cold. I have your number plate and I hope you are a local.

[Guest_xjay1337_*]

£500 is cheap. I'm eyeing up a set of BBS's which are £900 without tyres to buy in a couple of months..add £450 on a set of tyre's we're looking at £1500. Doesn't really make you daft, but it depends on how you look at it. At least I'd have something to show for it and could sell them later. Where as if you go to the pub and spend £20-£25 on a few pints 3 times a week that's daft, what do you have to show for it other than a bunch of receipts and some man boobs?

Well, even at 20mph a puddle can splash enough to get you wet if you're stood at the roadside. For example on the Bath Road near Henwick fields, even in the rain that's fine to do 40mph. Sometimes there are some massive puddles and unless you drive practically in the middle of the road you do get a lot of spray.

Speed isn't strictly related to size of splash. Most people who soak others don't do it on purpose...how about take the initiative and if you know it's raining why not step BACK from the edge of the curb and stand BEHIND the bus stop or at least away from the side of the road.. Problem solved.

[blackdog]

Just had a quick look online - can get a set of wheels (inc spare) for my car for under £300. Still seems a bit pricey - but luckily my car came with wheels (I consider them an essential accessory when I'm buying a car) and I haven't needed to replace any of them yet.

Splash size is related to speed - if all other conditions are the same the splash will be bigger if the car is moving faster.

Anyone who thinks it's clever, or fun, to deliberately splash some innocent bystander deserves to do a bit of community service, preferably having to stand at bus stops while he/she serves out a driving ban.

[Guest_xjay1337_*]

Just had a quick look online - can get a set of wheels (inc spare) for my car for under £300. Still seems a bit pricey - but luckily my car came with wheels (I consider them an essential accessory when I'm buying a car) and I haven't needed to replace any of them yet.

You miss the point It's a hobby for me, an interest. Besides yes steel wheels are cheap

Anyone who thinks it's clever, or fun, to deliberately splash some innocent bystander deserves to do a bit of community service

Yup that's fair....

preferably having to stand at bus stops while he/she serves out a driving ban.

Where as that's not. Talk about knee jerk reaction.

[blackdog]

You miss the point It's a hobby for me, an interest. Besides yes steel wheels are cheap

To me it's daft, to you it's a hobby - such is life.

Yup that's fair....

But I think it's only available as a punishment if the offence falls under criminal law - such as an assault.

Where as that's not. Talk about knee jerk reaction.

People who drive that badly should realise that a car licence is a privilege, not a right. A month or two without their car would serve to reinforce this message.

But it's interesting that you seem to think that a driving ban is worse than a community service - perhaps some thought should be given to imposing driving bans for criminal offences - instead of (or as well as) community service orders.