RE: Court for 100mph
Thursday 25th July 2002
Court for 100mph
Motorists caught doing over 100mph in South Wales can expect to be chastised even more quickly thanks to special hearings that will be held to deal with them. There's been a dramatic rise in the number of drivers caught on camera driving at over 100mph. It seems that the authorities may be missing the point that this is merely due to the deployment of more cameras?
The penalty for exceeding 100mph can include up to six points, disualification for up to two months and fines of up to £2,500. Local authorities are looking at options for concentrating speeding hearings in one session and location in order to improve the efficiency of dealing with those that are caught.
AA road safety spokesman Andrew Harris said, "No-one would have sympathy for a motorist who has been driving at such a ridiculous speed and seriously putting other lives at risk."
Discussion
AA road safety spokesman Andrew Harris said, "No-one would have sympathy for a motorist who has been driving at such a ridiculous speed and seriously putting other lives at risk."
Would 100mph be a ridiculous speed in Germany on derestricted autobahns which coincidentally have lower crash rates than our motorways? No.
What lives are being put at risk on empty motorways? None.
Mr Harris's statement is thus a pile of PC twaddle. I would have thought someone with a career in road safety matters would be more aware of speed related issues, basing his opinions on evidence rather than socially engineered PC spin.
DAZ
Would 100mph be a ridiculous speed in Germany on derestricted autobahns which coincidentally have lower crash rates than our motorways? No.
What lives are being put at risk on empty motorways? None.
Mr Harris's statement is thus a pile of PC twaddle. I would have thought someone with a career in road safety matters would be more aware of speed related issues, basing his opinions on evidence rather than socially engineered PC spin.
DAZ
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AA road safety spokesman Andrew Harris said, "No-one would have sympathy for a motorist who has been driving at such a ridiculous speed and seriously putting other lives at risk."
Would 100mph be a ridiculous speed in Germany on derestricted autobahns which coincidentally have lower crash rates than our motorways? No.
What lives are being put at risk on empty motorways? None.
Mr Harris's statement is thus a pile of PC twaddle. I would have thought someone with a career in road safety matters would be more aware of speed related issues, basing his opinions on evidence rather than socially engineered PC spin.
DAZ
yep[ the aa are just a bunch of w*nkers thes days.
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AA road safety spokesman Andrew Harris said, "No-one would have sympathy for a motorist who has been driving at such a ridiculous speed and seriously putting other lives at risk."
Would 100mph be a ridiculous speed in Germany on derestricted autobahns which coincidentally have lower crash rates than our motorways? No.
What lives are being put at risk on empty motorways? None.
Mr Harris's statement is thus a pile of PC twaddle. I would have thought someone with a career in road safety matters would be more aware of speed related issues, basing his opinions on evidence rather than socially engineered PC spin.
DAZ
yep[ the aa are just a bunch of w*nkers thes days.
Why do AA sell house insurance ?????
There is nothing wrong with doing a 100mph do it every time when im on the bike
I reckon that statements like these should be put out to response platform by the f
wits that make them, maybe in the form of a public forum such as this, allowing us the people (the culprits and affected) an educated democratic debate about issues which affect us the plebs who pay their salaries, even more, put them into power… simply, a chance to put our thoughts to them, instead of their thoughts being forced upon us!!!
wits that make them, maybe in the form of a public forum such as this, allowing us the people (the culprits and affected) an educated democratic debate about issues which affect us the plebs who pay their salaries, even more, put them into power… simply, a chance to put our thoughts to them, instead of their thoughts being forced upon us!!!
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AA road safety spokesman Andrew Harris said, "No-one would have sympathy for a motorist who has been driving at such a ridiculous speed and seriously putting other lives at risk."
Perhaps the numpties are putting themselves at risk by stubbornly refusing to look in their mirrors before changing lanes?
Taking Daz' point about the autobahns, slower cars get out of the overtaking lanes pretty quick smart when they see something faster approaching, leading to smoother traffic flow, less 'bunching' and hence fewer accidents (regardless of the high speeds).
Lets get plod to concentrate on lane discipline rather than speed.
Just sent this....I imagine carzee (aided by a coupla beers) could be more eloquent
Could someone please explain to me why Andrew Harris is allowed to make such sweeping generalisations and innaccurate public statements Quote "AA road safety spokesman Andrew Harris said, "No-one would have sympathy for a motorist who has been driving at such a ridiculous speed and seriously putting other lives at risk." Unquote" I was under the impression that the AA was a friend to the motorist and such knee jerk statements merely give fuel to an anti motorist government.
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Could someone please explain to me why Andrew Harris is allowed to make such sweeping generalisations and innaccurate public statements Quote "AA road safety spokesman Andrew Harris said, "No-one would have sympathy for a motorist who has been driving at such a ridiculous speed and seriously putting other lives at risk." Unquote" I was under the impression that the AA was a friend to the motorist and such knee jerk statements merely give fuel to an anti motorist government.
>> Edited by apache on Friday 26th July 16:37
Add some more fuel to the fire - just sent this:
Dear Sir/Madam,
I have just read an article quoting one of your employees -
"AA road safety spokesman Andrew Harris" and he is quoted in
an article about Motorists caught doing over 100MPH in South
Wales - he says:
"No-one would have sympathy for a motorist
who has been driving at such a ridiculous speed
and seriously putting other lives at risk."
I have always held your organisation in high esteem as championing motorists rights - indeed I have been a member on & off for the last 19 years, however if this is the sort of inaccurate generalisation & sweeping statement that you are now spouting, I don't think I will stay a member for much longer.
In the right conditions & on a motorway, it is perfectly safe to drive a modern performance car safely at over 100MPH (as any traffic cop will tell you - they do it!). Speed isn't the issue per se, driver training is!
Drivers should be tought to drive to the conditions, not a notional number on a sign that was decided when the MK1 Cortina ruled the roads.
This is the sort of spin devoid of substance that I would expect
from a government spokesman, not one of your employees.
No doubt this email will be binned, but I thought I should at least
let you know that your stance is diverging from many of your members
Any response is eagerly awaited....
yours sincerely
--
Craig Alsop
AA Member #6356 0155 ..........
Dear Sir/Madam,
I have just read an article quoting one of your employees -
"AA road safety spokesman Andrew Harris" and he is quoted in
an article about Motorists caught doing over 100MPH in South
Wales - he says:
"No-one would have sympathy for a motorist
who has been driving at such a ridiculous speed
and seriously putting other lives at risk."
I have always held your organisation in high esteem as championing motorists rights - indeed I have been a member on & off for the last 19 years, however if this is the sort of inaccurate generalisation & sweeping statement that you are now spouting, I don't think I will stay a member for much longer.
In the right conditions & on a motorway, it is perfectly safe to drive a modern performance car safely at over 100MPH (as any traffic cop will tell you - they do it!). Speed isn't the issue per se, driver training is!
Drivers should be tought to drive to the conditions, not a notional number on a sign that was decided when the MK1 Cortina ruled the roads.
This is the sort of spin devoid of substance that I would expect
from a government spokesman, not one of your employees.
No doubt this email will be binned, but I thought I should at least
let you know that your stance is diverging from many of your members
Any response is eagerly awaited....
yours sincerely
--
Craig Alsop
AA Member #6356 0155 ..........
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Not me, I'm not talking to them. They took £1000 out of my bank account over 14 years and I didn't even know I was a member, then they wouldn't give it back. Bastids.
the rac tryed that one with me but i got it back.
Might be stupid - but don't you check your statements??? How can they get that much off you without you knowing........ :getnewglasses:
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