Fine, let's stop innovation because it might be dangerous. Let's do things the way we've always done them because it works and nothing can be improved upon. Let's let the governement decide what's "safe" and "roadworthy". Why should the government decide what's "roadworthy" when they can't even keep their roads carworthy?

Also, paramotoring is the safest form of aviation due to the fact that you literally have your parachute open at all times, and you have a backup, just in case.

I'm willing to look at all methods of transport and weigh up the cost, complexity and safety of them all. You can sit there, complacent, and I'll be the innovator, making the headlines.

I wanted this thread to be a lighthearted jab at the smothering regulations of the government, while also thinking outside the box and inspiring innovation. You have a valid point, but you didn't have to share it so aggresively. You could've just said "Safety First" or "Have you considered the danger involved?"

Also, just because I'm entertaining the idea of building it myself, why does it have to be a "bodge"? I already said I was an engineer, anything I make to transport myself will likely be overengineered to keep me safe (I'm thinking overalls with airbags attached).

Don't insult me by bringing my proficiency as an engineer and father into question. Just drive your stupid normal car and shut up.

Bearing in mind that 'hoverboards' are illegal for use on the pavement or on the highway, I imagine 'powered rollerblades' will be exactly the same.

In case you were interested, 'hoverboards' are banned on the pavement under S72 of the Highways Act, and banned on the roads under S170(2) of the Road Traffic Act.

Nothing to stop you riding an electric bike above 15mph, the speed restriction is only when driven on the motor alone.

Motorcycles cost more to run than most car drivers think - especially once you start to add in the cost of helmets, decent riding suits etc. I wouldn't want to do 30 miles each direction each day on a small bike or scooter. Something like Suzuki's DL650 (V-Strom) would be my choice - less than 3000 second hand, about 60MPG and simple enough to service yourself.
Some motorcycles are astonishingly expensive to service (eg Ducatis) and home-service can destroy the value.
Personally, I'd buy a 2nd-hand i10 or Picanto and just rack up the miles.

Flying sounds good - but you need to fly under Visual Flight Rules, and you're going to get too many days when that doesn't work.

Being fired out of a canon would be good - but I doubt that 30 mile range is available; and you'd need one either end. Quite quick though.

Perhaps this thread was posted a day early?

You do actually get electric bicycles which can do 50km/h (just over 31mph), you just cant 'legally' ride them on public roads or pavements. look up cyclotricity dual power bikes.

At least Colin had his safety tie on!

How about building a large monowheel? I think a gyro in the bottom for stability would be good, although i'm not sure how this would affect the weaving through traffic bit.

Don't suppose you know anyone with a tunnel boring machine?

You could also do your own version of Hyperloop and beat the Americans at their own game.

Edited by Oli rag on 01/04/2017 at 08:57

Thinking even more outside the box - do you have the kind of job where you could work at home 1 or 2 days a week? If so that would save a bit of money and you'd have 2-4 extra hours of free time!