My idiot sister racked up nine points in six months after moving to the UK. She claimed not to have seen the 40mph sign she blew past at 50. “They’re so small!” She only started paying attention when she realised she was one ticket away from a ban.
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ohulancutash@feddit.uk 23 hours ago30 is for built up areas. Also key is that jaywalking isn’t a thing in Britain. Pedestrians always have right of way and can cross the street at any point so in urban areas motorists must be prepared to stop at any time.
MrsDoyle@sh.itjust.works 15 hours ago
catty@lemmy.world 21 hours ago
I’ve been knocked down by a car doing 5mph. My head was in the bonnet and then I was on the road staring at the grill of a fortunately stopped car before my puny human brain could figure out what happened.
Being hit, even at 20mph, is not something you’d want, let alone 38.
chuckleslord@lemmy.world 18 hours ago
In America, we give medals for that kind of gumption, not punish it
/j (but only by the barest amount)
Cherry@piefed.social 23 hours ago
Yeh you dont get a ban for the first instance. This shows repeated offences. Lucky she has the money for a driver.
I have little patience for serial speeders. Gripe all you like speed limits save lives.
RisingSwell@lemmy.dbzer0.com 22 hours ago
Particularly in populated areas, slow the fuck down. Too many people could get hurt, go speed somewhere the people aren’t.
waz@feddit.uk 12 hours ago
Oh yes you can, do 30mph over the speed limit and you will more than likely be banned for that one offence.
Horse@lemmygrad.ml 12 hours ago
good.
you are clearly not competent enough ton drive if you can’t fucking read
waz@feddit.uk 12 hours ago
Or if you’re too arrogant and self absorbed to think the rules don’t apply to you.