Vandalised Policeman!
26 November 2002, 06:35 PM
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Just heard a newsclip on Classic FM.... this guy has got so p*$$*d off with the noise made by Lorries going over the speedbump outside his house, that he's dug it up with a JCB. Class!!!
Not only that, the conversation with the Council Official was just like the Hitchhiker's Guide (TV version)... even down to the fact that the official, like Mr Prosser, was Welsh.
Yessss!!
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Not only that, the conversation with the Council Official was just like the Hitchhiker's Guide (TV version)... even down to the fact that the official, like Mr Prosser, was Welsh.
Yessss!!
Phil
26 November 2002, 10:10 PM
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..and to think I get 10 requests for speed humps every day in residential areas, and people don't beleive me when I tell them they would be too noisy 
can't win eh? I'll direct them here in future 
can't win eh? I'll direct them here in future
26 November 2002, 10:23 PM
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Jen,
Do you ever mention the emmissions problems they also create? Do you guys have any data on noise and emmissions problems caused by speed bumps?
Ta,
Matt
Do you ever mention the emmissions problems they also create? Do you guys have any data on noise and emmissions problems caused by speed bumps?
Ta,
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27 November 2002, 12:34 AM
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Jen, whilst you're up, how would I go about getting some double yellows painted at the end of our street and accross an access fingmy?
Good on the guy with the JCB
Good on the guy with the JCB
27 November 2002, 09:59 AM
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Matt - yeah, we do mention the emmissions, although IIRC they don't produce a significant increase in emissions, more so at things like traffic lights etc...the transport guidance notes on hte DfT website should provide more info. I'll look 'em up at lunchtime
Bob - it'll be the Traffic Mgmt dept. of your local Borough Council who you need to contact. if it's across an entrance a white bar marking is probably all that's needed which can be put down pretty easily (subject to someone's approval), waiting restrictions however are a nightmare and acutally cost several thousand pounds to implement (they have to be made legal) as well as several months as police, fire etc. need to be consulted and there needs to be a period of public consultation (21 days)....however, if you can prove it's needed as a safety measure e.g. for access of fire/amulance etc. it can go through as a priorty... Worth a try anyway!
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[Edited by Jen - 11/27/2002 10:00:48 AM]
Bob - it'll be the Traffic Mgmt dept. of your local Borough Council who you need to contact. if it's across an entrance a white bar marking is probably all that's needed which can be put down pretty easily (subject to someone's approval), waiting restrictions however are a nightmare and acutally cost several thousand pounds to implement (they have to be made legal) as well as several months as police, fire etc. need to be consulted and there needs to be a period of public consultation (21 days)....however, if you can prove it's needed as a safety measure e.g. for access of fire/amulance etc. it can go through as a priorty...
Worth a try anyway! Jen
[Edited by Jen - 11/27/2002 10:00:48 AM]
27 November 2002, 01:32 PM
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<and to think I get 10 requests for speed humps every day in residential areas, and people don't beleive me when I tell them they would be too noisy >
heh, they are when i go over them. I make sure I sidestep the clutch at 7000rpm and paint the speedhump black just to **** off the sactamonius tosser who requested them
astraboy.
heh, they are when i go over them. I make sure I sidestep the clutch at 7000rpm and paint the speedhump black just to **** off the sactamonius tosser who requested them
astraboy.
27 November 2002, 01:38 PM
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Hmmm... how about a national campaign; honk loudly every time you encounter "traffic calming". (It's easier on the car than astraboy's suggestion )
About time we started throwing our weight around; sick to death of the anti-car lobby ruling the roost!
- M.
)About time we started throwing our weight around; sick to death of the anti-car lobby ruling the roost!
- M.
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