WTF Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 unbelievable Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omobono Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 the way things are going there will be a permanent police and rescue service stationed at the Bungalow , only thing to stop this madness on the mountain road is hefty fines and driving bans , either drive sensibly or suffer major consequences , 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blade Runner Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 3 minutes ago, Omobono said: the way things are going there will be a permanent police and rescue service stationed at the Bungalow , only thing to stop this madness on the mountain road is hefty fines and driving bans , either drive sensibly or suffer major consequences , Or, Shock Horror, a National Speed Limit of 60mph........................... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightening McQueen Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Blade Runner said: Or, Shock Horror, a National Speed Limit of 60mph........................... Would need to introduce speed cameras then, as there aren’t the bodies or political will/backbone to enforce the speed limits we have. Even on de restricted roads, vans, wagons, L and R platers show scant regard for the limits. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omobono Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 2 hours ago, Lightening McQueen said: Would need to introduce speed cameras then, as there aren’t the bodies or political will/backbone to enforce the speed limits we have. Even on de restricted roads, vans, wagons, L and R platers show scant regard for the limits. Don't need the speed limit just hit the lunatics hard in the pocket and let them use the bus for 12 months and retake driving test ,! why should everyone else who drives within their capability have to suffer , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 11 hours ago, Omobono said: the way things are going there will be a permanent police and rescue service stationed at the Bungalow They can be accompanied by DOI engineers who will now have to resurrect the tram warning lights pole that somebody's demolished on the Laxey side of the crossing too; snapped clean in two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omobono Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 3 hours ago, Non-Believer said: They can be accompanied by DOI engineers who will now have to resurrect the tram warning lights pole that somebody's demolished on the Laxey side of the crossing too; snapped clean in two. surely that can be replaced when the road is closed for the TT work I drove out past Glen Duff on Thursday what a mess the road surface in between there and Ramsey ,not fit for normal vehicles never mind high speed motorcycle racing , 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 On 1/26/2023 at 6:28 PM, Blade Runner said: ETA. TVOR should not take the above as a way of removing cyclists from the roads BTW Why not? Anyway I was driving over the mountain shortly after lunchtime on Wednesday, I think it was. It was foggy in places. In one such place I came behind a slow moving police car. Sure enough in front of him was a cyclist dressed totally in black ( except for a white helmet).When the road was clear the cyclist beckoned with his hand for the police car to overtake him. Happily for me it was at this point the police car put his flashing lights on and pulled him over. I was grinning all the way to Douglas! ( True story before anyone accuses me of making it up) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 I’ve been watching the Island’s close every road at the slightest sighting of a snow flurry policy, and comparing with what happens here. Last week everything was gritted and salted, and plowed if required, with demountable equipment attached to the local authority 4x4 pick ups. Today on the road up to the French border at Puigcerda/Bourg Madame the police are standing by to assist if anyone gets stuck. Im not saying it’s better. Just that there are different ways of tackling the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellanvannin2010 Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 The newly laid surface on the coast road between the Rest and be Thankful and the Hibernia is already breaking up. Ramsey could be isolated soon😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightening McQueen Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 18 hours ago, Omobono said: Don't need the speed limit just hit the lunatics hard in the pocket and let them use the bus for 12 months and retake driving test ,! why should everyone else who drives within their capability have to suffer , Whilst I agree that is the preferred option, I can’t see us ever having (as already stated) the police numbers/budget, and political gumption to do it. As usual, the vast majority of law abiding motorists will have all the fun taken out of motoring due to the actions of a few d*******s😡 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crash Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Well I didn't realise Ronnie Pickering had moved to the Island but apparently he (or his twin brother?) has and I upset him on this evenings commute home on the ballanard/johhny watersons roundabout when he dithered for a couple of milliseconds too long for my impatient liking.. and it was highly entertaining listening to him beep me repeatedly and race up behind me and sit on my towbar! Then when my foot accidently slipped sharply onto the brake pedal his bitter tactics turned to high beaming me all the way back to the tholty turning at the bungalow 🤣 he did provide me with a good chuckle ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTeapot Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 I saw this gent myself (unless he's got very similar siblings on the same day), just the top side of Guthrie's, those who brought it to the Plod's attention were doing him a favour before he got wiped out. Thick, swirling mist and a rear light with the candle power of a glow-worm's armpit. You couldn't see him until you were nearly on top of him. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallMeCurious Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 7 minutes ago, Non-Believer said: I saw this gent myself (unless he's got very similar siblings on the same day), just the top side of Guthrie's, those who brought it to the Plod's attention were doing him a favour before he got wiped out. Thick, swirling mist and a rear light with the candle power of a glow-worm's armpit. You couldn't see him until you were nearly on top of him. Darwinism in action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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