 Another car 'bollarded', Oops |
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 May 6 2010, 06:10 PM
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QUOTE (x2lls @ May 6 2010, 06:49 PM)  People don't suddenly pop up from under a car... neither do the bollards. and there are umpteen warning signs stating that there are bollards & drivers need to beware. A driver who fails to spot all of these would just as likely not spot a pedestrian. |
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May 6 2010, 06:35 PM
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QUOTE (dannyboy @ May 6 2010, 07:10 PM) neither do the bollards. and there are umpteen warning signs stating that there are bollards & drivers need to beware. A driver who fails to spot all of these would just as likely not spot a pedestrian. I suspect even people that have spotted warning signs in their time, have 'managed' to hit pedestrians in the road (and perhaps even off it). |
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May 7 2010, 08:30 AM
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Is this another bollard thread or the same one...................or am I stuck in "Groundhog Day"?
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May 7 2010, 10:00 AM
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QUOTE (Biker1 @ May 7 2010, 09:30 AM) Is this another bollard thread or the same one...................or am I stuck in "Groundhog Day"? I see some lady has impaled themselves on a bollard this morning in Bartholomew Street. They really should be shooting those p0rn films in private studios...... |
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May 7 2010, 10:31 AM
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QUOTE (TallDarkAndHandsome @ May 7 2010, 11:00 AM) I see some lady has impaled themselves on a bollard this morning in Bartholomew Street. They really should be shooting those p0rn films in private studios...... When you say 'impaled', are you saying they came up underneath the vehicle? -------------------- There their, loose loser!
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May 7 2010, 10:38 AM
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QUOTE (x2lls @ May 7 2010, 11:31 AM) When you say 'impaled', are you saying they came up underneath the vehicle? OH No! not this one again!!!!! 
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May 7 2010, 11:49 AM
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QUOTE (x2lls @ May 7 2010, 11:31 AM) When you say 'impaled', are you saying they came up underneath the vehicle? Yes he is...  QUOTE (Biker1 @ May 7 2010, 11:38 AM) OH No! not this one again!!!!! Yeah, I know. Great, innit... 
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May 7 2010, 05:27 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,933 Joined: 14-May 09 From: Newbury Member No.: 55 |
Technically they do...
But only if you time it right. |
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May 10 2010, 04:27 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,933 Joined: 14-May 09 From: Newbury Member No.: 55 |
“The rising bollards have once again prevented a driver from putting shoppers who would not be expecting vehicles to be using the route at risk.”
Quoted from Phil Spray Does he not realise that shoppers are expecting vehicles because buses, council vehicles, taxis and the emergency services all still drive down there regularly. |
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May 10 2010, 04:37 PM
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QUOTE (Strafin @ May 10 2010, 05:27 PM) “The rising bollards have once again prevented a driver from putting shoppers who would not be expecting vehicles to be using the route at risk.” Quoted from Phil Spray Does he not realise that shoppers are expecting vehicles because buses, council vehicles, taxis and the emergency services all still drive down there regularly. Not forgetting the lunatic cyclists & kamikaze mobility scooter drivers. 
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May 10 2010, 05:05 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,138 Joined: 13-May 09 From: Newbury Member No.: 20 |
QUOTE (Strafin @ May 10 2010, 05:27 PM) “The rising bollards have once again prevented a driver from putting shoppers who would not be expecting vehicles to be using the route at risk.” Quoted from Phil Spray Does he not realise that shoppers are expecting vehicles because buses, council vehicles, taxis and the emergency services all still drive down there regularly. Quite! More baloney from the creators of spin and mirth. |
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May 10 2010, 05:57 PM
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QUOTE (Strafin @ May 10 2010, 05:27 PM) “The rising bollards have once again prevented a driver from putting shoppers who would not be expecting vehicles to be using the route at risk.” Quoted from Phil Spray Does he not realise that shoppers are expecting vehicles because buses, council vehicles, taxis and the emergency services all still drive down there regularly. Drivers of the 'buses, council vehicles, taxis and emergency services' know they are in a pedestrian area so will be aware of pedestrians, they are also professional drivers. Doubt if somebody who missed all the signage, didn't see the bollards or wondered why there were no other cars on the road just loads of pedestrians was aware he was in a pedestrian area or professional. |
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May 10 2010, 06:02 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,138 Joined: 13-May 09 From: Newbury Member No.: 20 |
QUOTE (Jayjay @ May 10 2010, 06:57 PM) Drivers of the 'buses, council vehicles, taxis and emergency services' know they are in a pedestrian area so will be aware of pedestrians, they are also professional drivers. Being professional doesn't mean good. Some taxi and bus drivers in the restricted zone have received criticism before now. The other thing is, I would imagine people that run the bollards, would probably be following a bus, or the like, so wouldn't necessarily be that much of a risk anyway. |
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May 10 2010, 06:54 PM
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I see in "The Advertiser" that this incident has erroneously been reported as the bollards "rose up underneath" the car.
This must be an error in their facts or a typo. What they, of course, should have said was rose up IN FRONT OF ! 
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May 10 2010, 07:37 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 6,056 Joined: 14-May 09 From: Bouvetøya Member No.: 51 |
QUOTE (Biker1 @ May 10 2010, 07:54 PM) I see in "The Advertiser" that this incident has erroneously been reported as the bollards "rose up underneath" the car. This must be an error in their facts or a typo. What they, of course, should have said was rose up IN FRONT OF ! Who cares where they rose. The driver should pay attention to roadsigns! |
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May 10 2010, 07:39 PM
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QUOTE (dannyboy @ May 10 2010, 08:37 PM) Who cares where they rose. The driver should pay attention to roadsigns! I suspect the driver realises that now. Oh well, at least that's another potential pedestrian killer removed from the road for a few days. |
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May 10 2010, 08:06 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,933 Joined: 14-May 09 From: Newbury Member No.: 55 |
Well if I see someone doing something wrong in their car should I lob a brick through the window then?
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May 10 2010, 09:15 PM
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QUOTE (Strafin @ May 10 2010, 09:06 PM) Well if I see someone doing something wrong in their car should I lob a brick through the window then? Only if you work for Highways at West Berkshire Council. -------------------- Know your place!
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May 11 2010, 09:24 AM
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QUOTE (Strafin @ May 10 2010, 09:06 PM) Well if I see someone doing something wrong in their car should I lob a brick through the window then? No. |
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May 11 2010, 07:32 PM
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QUOTE (dannyboy @ May 10 2010, 08:37 PM) Who cares where they rose. Rather a lot of people so it seems going by previous posts and claims by errant drivers! |
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