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With reference to the email about the variable speed signs on the M42, I have always understood these to be legally enforceable. However whilst obeying them I seem to get passed by a lot of vehicles clearly...
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As a long-time reader I have seen many emails appear over the years about speed humps, their effectiveness, and the side effects of their imposition, not only car drivers and their vehicles, but upon residential...
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I am a law-abiding elderly lady, except for when I can see no reason for a restriction. I use the M42 a lot and am frequently frustrated by the seemingly unnecessary speed controls. Yesterday morning was...
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Having recently visited Australia, driven from Melbourne to Sydney and driven around Perth and within rural areas, it was a welcome return to pleasurable driving. There was no aggressive driving and everyone...
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I wonder how many millions must have been spent on the countless number of 20mph signs now blighting roads in built up areas, many in little-used rural roads. From what I have seen this ridiculous limit...
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Last week your correspondent (SD, London) complained about a pinch point and speed humps and the effect they were having on his property. However, he did say they slowed the traffic. I'm sure you will...
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Our vehicle was recorded at 70mph on the A14 at Catforth on 31/10/12. I subsequently supplied a copy of the vehicle V5 showing that its taxation class is 'Diesel Car', and vehicle catagory is 'M1'.
It...
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Every time I venture onto the M25 I drive at a good speed of up to 70mph from junction 21A for miles past Watford, Rickmansworth and the M40 junction without any speed restriction, amidst lots of equally...
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The strange thing is about satnavs warning of speed camera locations is that a French gendarme only has the right to investigate your GPS if you give permission, so I suggest a firm but polite Non. The...