DT Ralge Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 A bigger fine than I would have expected for this. A bit of an OTT comment... "Drivers had to brake and swerve". If someone travelling at 10 mph below the speed limit causes other drivers any great concern, then I hope those same drivers never come across a vehicle which is legally limited to 60 or even less, let alone anyone who has broken down. It is inconsiderate to hog the lane, and should be stopped, but it hardly the crime of the century. I commented as much on another forum. I'm not going to defend someone middle lane hogging (mlh'g) but I'd be ready to criticise the other drivers that had to "brake and swerve". I feel someone has been made an example of to get the headline. For me, mlh'g is driving in a lane other than lane1 for no good reason and with no knowledge of or not caring about what is behind you. So a strict reading of the HC's "drive in lane1 unless you are overtaking" is not necessary in my book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timeh Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 so this bad driver is about 90? ( the youngest he could be would be 85 to have been anywhere near old enough to have fought in World War Two. ( born circa 1929 To be 16/17 in 1945) Your maths is infallible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eater Sundae Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 I commented as much on another forum. I'm not going to defend someone middle lane hogging (mlh'g) but I'd be ready to criticise the other drivers that had to "brake and swerve". I feel someone has been made an example of to get the headline. For me, mlh'g is driving in a lane other than lane1 for no good reason and with no knowledge of or not caring about what is behind you. So a strict reading of the HC's "drive in lane1 unless you are overtaking" is not necessary in my book. As I see it, the issue is whether or not it is inconveniencing somebody else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikki-red Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 If you wish to discuss 'middle lane hoggers', theres a big thread all about them here... http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=664587 Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattleonard Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 All these threads about bad driving makes me think that cars should have compulsory insurance, registration and taxation. That would soon put a stop to the dozy drivers, dangerous drivers and drunken drivers How about a compulsory multiple-choice theory test on the Highway Code, followed - if they pass that - by a practical test to ensure they that they are competent to be on the road. That would ensure that you don't get any dangerous drivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyM Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 some people just drive incorrectly on the roads today Some people can't write properly too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattleonard Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Some people can't write properly too! I think you mean "either" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denlin Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 I think you mean "either" :hihi: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Ralge Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 How about a compulsory multiple-choice theory test on the Highway Code, followed - if they pass that - by a practical test to ensure they that they are competent to be on the road. That would ensure that you don't get any dangerous drivers. Pure genius. Do you think we'll ever arrive at this point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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