Boris Johnson Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 31 minutes ago, Gladys said: To add to the debate, this morning I was in town for a coffee and catch up with some friends who had just arrived, (joke btw, but I was in town). I stood on the pavement outside Admiral House where there is a lowered kerb, some different coloured paving and paving across the road but nothing to indicate it was a crossing, like black and white stripes like the one on the other side of Regent Street. A car did stop for me, but what is it? I am all for using your common sense, but I don't know if the car should have stopped, whether I should be using it at all or whether it was different, in road rules terms, from the other clear zebra crossing just next to it. Manx solutions to Manx problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horatiotheturd Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 48 minutes ago, WTF said: there may be now, or the road may be black again. Actually it turns out there always have been, but are attached to the actual gatepost at the crossing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Git Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 55 minutes ago, Gladys said: To add to the debate, this morning I was in town for a coffee and catch up with some friends who had just arrived, (joke btw, but I was in town). I stood on the pavement outside Admiral House where there is a lowered kerb, some different coloured paving and paving across the road but nothing to indicate it was a crossing, like black and white stripes like the one on the other side of Regent Street. A car did stop for me, but what is it? I am all for using your common sense, but I don't know if the car should have stopped, whether I should be using it at all or whether it was different, in road rules terms, from the other clear zebra crossing just next to it. That’s what a was referring to when I mentioned a crossing and not a crossing. Confusion between vehicle drivers and pedestrians / cyclists is never good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shake me up Judy Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 It was a miracle that no one was killed up at the Glencrutchery traffic lights when they had that traffic system (?) in place last year. Maybe the same jobsworth designed the St Johns crossing point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 1 minute ago, Shake me up Judy said: It was a miracle that no one was killed up at the Glencrutchery traffic lights when they had that traffic system (?) in place last year. Maybe the same jobsworth designed the St Johns crossing point. Glencrutchery still hasn't been painted out properly and is still a hazard. Around half the drivers still keep right. Only a matter of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 26 minutes ago, Albert Tatlock said: Glencrutchery still hasn't been painted out properly and is still a hazard. Around half the drivers still keep right. Only a matter of time. The blanking out of the bus and cycle lane signs has washed off, so it looks like the temporary measures are back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Git Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 (edited) I see the two in the car that crashed on the mountain are off to prison. Idiots. ETA Screenshot Edited January 18, 2021 by The Old Git Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Maybe we could expand that sentencing policy beyond lockdown periods... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoymouse Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 18 minutes ago, The Old Git said: I see the two in the car that crashed on the mountain are off to prison. Idiots. Well at least something positive came out of it, that’s two extra that are effectively self isolating from the community. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 32 minutes ago, The Old Git said: I see the two in the car that crashed on the mountain are off to prison. Idiots. ETA Screenshot But jailing them for a car journey together does seem harsh, wouldn’t a fine have sufficed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Git Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Fining people didn’t work for Jersey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 1 minute ago, The Old Git said: Fining people didn’t work for Jersey They we’re going around pubs etc, not sure if there’s more to the case but jail for driving around with someone else is harsh in my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTeapot Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 1 minute ago, Banker said: They we’re going around pubs etc, not sure if there’s more to the case but jail for driving around with someone else is harsh in my opinion They crashed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 1 minute ago, TheTeapot said: They crashed. That’s not a jailing offence normally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duck of Atholl Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 1 minute ago, Banker said: They we’re going around pubs etc, not sure if there’s more to the case but jail for driving around with someone else is harsh in my opinion Ok I might put aside my sensibilities if, on being caught, the punishment is a fine only...wouldn't dream of doing it at the prosepct of jail time though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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