Here’s a case for fines (From York Press)
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Here’s a case for fines
9:55am Tuesday 16th October 2012 in Letters By Reader's letter
Here’s a case for fines CITY of York Council has a virtually untapped source of income available thanks to the ignorance of the Highway Code by a growing number of drivers.
I refer to the lack of action taken in Acomb and others areas of York on speeding and illegal parking.
Recently, on picking up a friend in Front Street, Acomb, my view to the main road was obscured by a taxi which regularly parks across the double yellow lines.
I was assured by my passenger, and by my own vigilance, that the road was clear and so inched out only to be struck by a speeding vehicle. Both my friend and I, who suffered heart attacks in the past year, were left in a state of shock.
The day before, an elderly disabled woman was taken to York Hospital due to a fall caused by a van blocking the entire pavement.
A traffic warden could earn their weekly wage in an hour’s work. Abuse of disabled facilities and parking on double yellow lines is a permanent feature in Acomb.
I suggest drivers take some much-needed exercise by walking from Morrisons car park to Acomb shops, before someone is killed by their selfishness.
Liz Edge, Parkside Close, York.
Comments(8)
Mr Udigawa
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1:02pm Tue 16 Oct 12
Sillybillies wrote:Not sure about the law on this one but if the van was parked too close to the junction then I believe the driver could be prosecuted for contributing towards the accident. Hope you're both ok. This again only serves to highlight the consequences of the me me me attitude of a lot of people in society these days.
I was assured by my passenger, and by my own vigilance, that the road was clear and so inched out only to be struck by a speeding vehicle.Your fault entirely for pulling out carelessly, you should never rely on a passenger. How do you know the vehicle was speeding?
Thank goodness there were no cyclists involved eh sb? that could have put a whole different angle on your response.
Sillybillies
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3:58pm Tue 16 Oct 12
Recently, on picking up a friend in Front Street, Acomb, my view to the main road was obscured by a taxi which regularly parks across the double yellow lines.
What van? There's no mention of a van parking too close to a junction, or a junction for that matter the letter isn't very clear.
Any vehicle parking on the pavement should be crushed.
Back and Beyond
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7:12pm Tue 16 Oct 12
How about sorting the growing problem of mobility scooters using the main roads and the many who abuse the blue badge system? could we then filter off the elderly drivers who are no longer fit to drive but wont declare it to the DVLA.
pedalling paul
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8:59pm Tue 16 Oct 12
Mr Udigawa wrote:My heart was pounding when I read the printed Press this evening before opening the web version. Yabba dabba do...another opportunity for a PP riposte. But Mr Udigawa has stolen my thunder. Drat and double drat!!
Sillybillies wrote:Not sure about the law on this one but if the van was parked too close to the junction then I believe the driver could be prosecuted for contributing towards the accident. Hope you're both ok. This again only serves to highlight the consequences of the me me me attitude of a lot of people in society these days.
I was assured by my passenger, and by my own vigilance, that the road was clear and so inched out only to be struck by a speeding vehicle.Your fault entirely for pulling out carelessly, you should never rely on a passenger. How do you know the vehicle was speeding?
Thank goodness there were no cyclists involved eh sb? that could have put a whole different angle on your response.
Magicman!
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12:31am Wed 17 Oct 12
Mr Udigawa
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10:58am Wed 17 Oct 12
pedalling paul wrote::-)
Mr Udigawa wrote:My heart was pounding when I read the printed Press this evening before opening the web version. Yabba dabba do...another opportunity for a PP riposte. But Mr Udigawa has stolen my thunder. Drat and double drat!!Sillybillies wrote:Not sure about the law on this one but if the van was parked too close to the junction then I believe the driver could be prosecuted for contributing towards the accident. Hope you're both ok. This again only serves to highlight the consequences of the me me me attitude of a lot of people in society these days. Thank goodness there were no cyclists involved eh sb? that could have put a whole different angle on your response.I was assured by my passenger, and by my own vigilance, that the road was clear and so inched out only to be struck by a speeding vehicle.Your fault entirely for pulling out carelessly, you should never rely on a passenger. How do you know the vehicle was speeding?
Sillybillies
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11:57am Wed 17 Oct 12
Nor, pedalling idiot, does anyone mention cyclists so comment sensibly or shut up.
Your Flintstone/Dick Dastardly impersonations make you appear even more stupid, grow up.
Sillybillies says...
12:02pm Tue 16 Oct 12
Your fault entirely for pulling out carelessly, you should never rely on a passenger. How do you know the vehicle was speeding?