SnailyBoy Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Can we now put spindrift's trolling to rest,it has gone on long enough. If I am driving along at 30 mph and in the distance I see a car indicating to make a turn I flash my lights,he/she does not slow down thinking there is a speed trap he/she turns.No problem. The problem here is flashing (lights) is used for all sorts of reasons,so what is the answer make it a criminal offence? A bit OTT that. Why are you flashing your lights because someone is indicating to turn, are you warning them of your presence? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NahmeanUhear Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 trust me its a uk ting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matsalleh Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Why are you flashing your lights because someone is indicating to turn, are you warning them of your presence? Yes, and also giving them time to cross my path if they want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindrift Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 So trying to prevent it should be seen as crime prevention. I'm glad we agree. There's a road with a history of street muggings. You see a man approach an old lady and warn him the cops are around. You have no idea if he's a mugger. The police fine you for obstruction. Would you complain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnailyBoy Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Yes, and also giving them time to cross my path if they want to. Wouldn't it be better to just let them decide for themselves when it it's appropriate to turn and leave the flashing alone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matsalleh Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Wouldn't it be better to just let them decide for themselves when it it's appropriate to turn and leave the flashing alone? Whatever... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
convert Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I see a cyclist about to run a red light and I shout [Harry Enfield] 'Oi, driftstick, NO!' [/Harry Enfield] Am I obstructing the police in doing their duty, or am I helping a person of lower than average brainpower to avoid a fine, or even death as if they run the red light they could be killed by a nasty car driver? (albeit at a safe legal speed, which when added to the speed of the cyclist could provide a closing speed in excess of 50mph) Troll on cycle boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mj.scuba Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 There's a road with a history of street muggings. You see a man approach an old lady and warn him the cops are around. You have no idea if he's a mugger. The police fine you for obstruction. Would you complain? Yes of course I would, since I may have prevented a crime. You on the other hand would rather see the old lady mugged, because you'd rather see the offence take place for the simple reason that the police can fine the criminal a few quid, never mind the old lady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindrift Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Whatever... http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Highwaycode/DG_070289 110 Flashing headlights. Only flash your headlights to let other road users know that you are there. Do not flash your headlights to convey any other message or intimidate other road users. Always worth obeying the Highway Code. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Let's go back to basics. Do you accept that what you call "minor" and "irrelevant"- driving at 35mph instead of the limit- 30mph, massively increases the risk to pedestrians? It's basic physics, I can't see how you can argue that it isn't true. In the event that there is a pedestrian and there is an accident and it actually happens at that speed then yes it increases the risk. which is a lot of ifs. The risk might be equally high from an older vehicle at 30 though as a new one at 35. The risk is significantly reduced when there are no pedestrians around. Hence why slightly exceeding the speed limit is not a major cause of accidents or deaths. You might try to stuck closer to the case in question which presumably has a 60 limit being an A road as well . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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