A34 speed limit petition Options

[Berkshirelad]

All these so called solutions all seem to remove the reason for the road which was built, as we know from by-pass protest days, as a high speed link between the South Coast and the Midlands.

A bit further actually. The A34 was originally the Portsmouth-Preston trunk road

[Berkshirelad]

I don't mind them. I just set cruise control to 50 or whatever it is, and hope that those that pass me get caught.

Set at 50 mph on your speedometer - then you will be travelling at less than 50 mph and I, for one, will be one of those passing you

What amuses me about ASC is those who brake to pass the cameras, thus demonstrating their intellectual ability to understand the word average

[JeffG]

Set at 50 mph on your speedometer - then you will be travelling at less than 50 mph and I, for one, will be one of those passing you

What amuses me about ASC is those who brake to pass the cameras, thus demonstrating their intellectual ability to understand the word average

I just quoted a figure. I am fully aware that speedos underread and set my speed accordingly, e.g. in a thirty I usually drive at around 32-33 indicated (not on cc obviously). I wish my all singing all dancing dash display would show me GPS speed as an alternative.

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A34 from Chieveley North to be considered for upgrade to Expressway:

http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/14936453....dge_Expressway/

[blackdog]

A34 from Chieveley North to be considered for upgrade to Expressway:

http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/14936453....dge_Expressway/

What is an 'expressway'? What sort of standard of road are they suggesting?

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What is an 'expressway'? What sort of standard of road are they suggesting?

Presumably not the road in Newbury where the dairy is!
see:
http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/565364/Mi...echnology-Wi-Fi

[user23]

Presumably not the road in Newbury where the dairy is!
see:
http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/565364/Mi...echnology-Wi-Fi

That article is getting on for two years ago.

[blackdog]

That article is getting on for two years ago.

But interesting nonetheless - I don't suppose the concept of an expressway has changed much in two years.

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Driving Standards The Issue:

http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/14946246....ref=mr&lp=3

[Biker1]

Sgt Chris Appleby, I couldn't agree with you more.
Went up to Birmingham last Friday via "dangerous" A34.
Queue of traffic in outside lane behind slow overtaking juggernaut.
Another one pulls up alongside me on the inside and then starts to indicate right as his lane was then blocked.
Panic but what could I do so I stood my ground and he dropped back and then pulled over behind me.
This obviously p'd him off because he then spent an nerve racking 3 minutes or so about 1 metre behind me at about 60mph until the lane cleared ahead and I could pull away.
Dangerous road?
Dangerous twats more like!!

[Andy Capp]

Sgt Chris Appleby, I couldn't agree with you more.
Went up to Birmingham last Friday via "dangerous" A34.
Queue of traffic in outside lane behind slow overtaking juggernaut.
Another one pulls up alongside me on the inside and then starts to indicate right as his lane was then blocked.
Panic but what could I do so I stood my ground and he dropped back and then pulled over behind me.
This obviously p'd him off because he then spent an nerve racking 3 minutes or so about 1 metre behind me at about 60mph until the lane cleared ahead and I could pull away.
Dangerous road?
Dangerous twats more like!!

I've had similar events, including being boxed.

[Turin Machine]

This might be part of the answer

"Mobile phones could soon be blocked from working while cars are being driven to deter people from using them at the wheel.
Almost one in three motorists admitted they have used their phone while driving and 17,500 people were taken to court last year.
The Department for Transport will have an 'exploratory meeting' with mobile phone companies and network providers early next year to discuss the new technology. "

If it's true, and if it works, great!!

[JeffG]

This might be part of the answer

"Mobile phones could soon be blocked from working while cars are being driven to deter people from using them at the wheel.
Almost one in three motorists admitted they have used their phone while driving and 17,500 people were taken to court last year.
The Department for Transport will have an 'exploratory meeting' with mobile phone companies and network providers early next year to discuss the new technology. "

If it's true, and if it works, great!!

Once again the few spoiling it for the many who have proper in-built hands-free equipment.

[On the edge]

Interesting development. The safety people have never been convinced that hands free makes much of a difference, apparently it was only left out of the banning legislation because the Police felt it would be too difficult to enforce. A technical solution to what is an endemic major issue can't be a bad thing.

[Turin Machine]

Now, if they can now come up with a software solution that stops mums from turning around to talk to the kids on the back seat it would be a start!

[On the edge]

Now, if they can now come up with a software solution that stops mums from turning around to talk to the kids on the back seat it would be a start!

Your wish is our command.....driverless vehicles are in production test right now.

Personally, I'd say that's the ideal solution and I can't wait!

[Turin Machine]

You may have to, it will require amended law sets. Plus while semi autonomous cars have been here for a while there are certain problems.

[On the edge]

You may have to, it will require amended law sets. Plus while semi autonomous cars have been here for a while there are certain problems.

True of every innovation; bring it on!

[JeffG]

Interesting development. The safety people have never been convinced that hands free makes much of a difference, apparently it was only left out of the banning legislation because the Police felt it would be too difficult to enforce. A technical solution to what is an endemic major issue can't be a bad thing.

Is there much difference between using a hands free phone and listening to Radio 4 where you have to think about what's being said, or talking to a passenger? Incidentally, I prefer silence when I'm driving on my own and rarely have the radio on.

[On the edge]

Is there much difference between using a hands free phone and listening to Radio 4 where you have to think about what's being said, or talking to a passenger? Incidentally, I prefer silence when I'm driving on my own and rarely have the radio on.

Not at all sure, but certainly the safety tyros and Police claim it is. A couple of firms I deal with have 'banned' hands free in their vehicles. It's probably me, but I'd much rather be doing something else than having to look at the angry expressions and gestures from other drivers when you make some breach of the traffic code. One the other day was so bad, he almost made drop my hot pasty.