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Breakdown Recovery Vehicles Increase Dangers on the Road

I have recently noticed how dangerous breakdown recovery trucks can be. Driving along a local 'A' road the other night I was suddenly blinded by the headlights of a breakdown recovery vehicle. Not only was the vehicle on the wrong side of the road; but had it's headlights on main beam. I have no problem with recovery vehicles using their yellow flashing lights; that are visible from some distance; but do object to being blinded by headlights on main beam. We all have a duty of care and being responsible for our actions; this practise with headlights on main beam makes the situation more dangerous for other road users. I can see no real benefit for the recovery vehicle operative either; if anything it makes the problem worse.

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Speed Cameras Equals Gridlock

Following on from our earlier blog; if the government does introduce widespread speed cameras we can expect delays and gridlock to follow. Anyone who has travelled on the M25 by Heathrow Airport will know that every time they turn on the variable speed limits; the traffic grinds to a halt shortly afterwards. The ultimate aim of the government would appear to be reduction of the number of vehicles on the road; this being achieved by high fuel prices, high road taxes, congestion charges and congestion. If they achieve their aims the economy will suffer; due to delays in movement of passengers and goods; many businesses will become unprofitable. We need to have a planned road building programme that meets the demands of a 21st century economy.

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More Speed Cameras on the Way?

Not content with fuel prices at record highs, parking and parking fines going up; the government now wants to get every spare penny from us. New Speed Cameras that calculate driver's speeds over several miles are being introduced. Not only will they work out average speeds they can cope with lane changing as well. The net outcome will be lots of motorists losing their licence and extra revenue to the treasury. The A13 in East London from Canning Town to the Gorsebrook interchange has been selected for trials; 34 cameras are being tested on this stretch of road. They are also being tested in a 20mph residential zone in Camden; Scotland and Nottingham have pilot schemes. The Department of Transport claims that the introduction of the speed traps would be at the discretion of of Safety Camera Partnerships across the country. This is another attack on our freedoms; there should be an open and frank debate on speed limits and speeding; not some back door stealth encroachment. You have been warned.

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Headlights out of Alignment

There are a number of people driving around with either faulty headlight bulbs, bulbs out of alignment and no headlight bulbs at all. Driving at night is always more of a hazardous experience than daylight driving; this is due in part to drivers having to concentrate more and to be able to follow the road when faced with oncoming traffic. This is becoming harder as a fair proportion of drivers either have no headlights on one side of their vehicle or have fitted a new bulb out of alignment. The no headlight drivers risk being mistaken for a motorbike and risk a head on collision as other drivers cannot see it is a car or van until very close to them. The out of alignment headlights are dazzling to other drivers and just as dangerous; it is simple to fit headlight bulbs as they either have a locating lug or are cut away one side; so that they only fit correctly only one way. A little more care taken when replacing bulbs would improve road safety. Remember to carry spare bulbs at all times; be seen on the road.

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Speed Bumps Before Roundabouts?

The speed at which a number of motorists approach roundabouts is quite frightening. They seem to work on the hypothesis that the road is always clear; but unfortunately for them it is not. In the last few days I have been forced to brake hard on roundabouts; this was due to vehicles approaching from my left at speed; in most cases I was not certain they were going to stop in time. If we installed speed bumps; one vehicle length back from the roundabouts; approaching motorists would have to slow down. This would make it safer for all users and may even improve the flow rate; as motorists wouldn't be able to rush onto the roundabout. In general it makes sense to go back to our initial driving lessons and skills; driving a little more slowly and giving ourselves more braking time and distance.

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Hand Held Cameras Being Used on the Heathrow Airport Perimeter Road

Recently on leaving Terminal 1 Heathrow Airport I used the perimeter road to get to the M25; on passing the new Terminal 5 I noticed a Metropolitan Police Car parked up; the driver was using a hand held speed camera to check speeds of vehicles. With rising costs in fuel prices; margins on travelling to the airports is being squeezed dramatically for taxi operators. It is vital that taxi drivers do not get caught in a speed trap if they are going to protect their profits; you've been warned.

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Speed Cameras at Night on the M25

Driving home from the M25 the other day there were road works being done between the Leatherhead and Reigate junctions. The obligatory 50 mph speed limit was in place and the carriageway was reduced to two lanes. On one of the bridges was a camera set up to monitor vehicles in the overtaking lane; this was being operated by a police car. The assault on motorist's wallets is getting worse; no only do we have to contend with dearer fuel prices but government attempts to catch us speeding. The road works in question were on the bank to the left of the hard shoulder; I believe they are installing more information boards. The amount of protection afforded the work force meant it was perfectly safe to travel at the national speed limit of 70 mph. We seem to be blighted by Health and Safety every where we go; some good old common sense wouldn't go amiss.

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M25 Speed Cameras Going Digital

I have just received this email which gives disturbing news about the Variable Speed Limit Cameras from Junction 10 - 15 on the M25

From a friend......... 

     All

     I have just been informed by my dad who works for the Metropolitan
     Police Service (for those of you who didn't know) that as from the
     15th
     February 08 all the Speed Cameras in the Variable Speed Limit section
     of
     The M25 near Heathrow Airport (JCT 10-15) are going digital, and the
     Activation limit is being lowered.

     They are currently the older film type cameras and Set at 90mph when
     The
     Variable Limit Signs are not in operation.

     The new digital cameras are going to be set at the normal speed limit
     +
     10%
     + 2mph (80mph + and you're taking a risk basically) when the signs
     Are
     Not in use I.e. National speed limit. I can't confirm the activation
     Limit
     When the signs are set (variable limits showing) but believe  it
     Would
     Be the same 10% + 2mph of the speed shown by the sign at that time.

     Please pass this on to anyone you know.

     I hope this saves a few of you getting points on your licence!!!

     Regards,

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Red Lights?

Driving is becoming more hazardous each day; with more and more vehicles on the road; the amount of space for driving is reducing daily. Keeping safe when driving is a priority for most people; it doesn't help when drivers jump red lights. Recently I have had a few close encounters with kamikaze drivers coming across the junction in front of me; when our lights had changed to green. It is quite risky driving these days with standards dropping all the time; it is not improved by reckless driving from a selfish few. The red lights are there for a reason; it means traffic on the other road know it is safe to proceed through the junction. Road anarchy appears to be on the increase; which in turn will mean accidents will be on the increase. The only way we can all be relatively safe is if everyone complies with the law and follows the 'highway code' to the letter.

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Are Indicators a thing of the Past?

It would appear indicators are a thing of the past; every day whilst driving I am forced to guess which way vehicles are going. Is it asking too much to flick a switch inside the car to let other motorists know when you are changing direction or turning off. It is nearly as dangerous as using a mobile phone whilst driving; other motorists need to know where the car in front of them is going especially at roundabouts. It is always advisable to indicate before any change in direction; this allows vehicles following to either adjust their speed or their line of travel. Remember when turning right on a roundabout it is imperative to indicate; otherwise vehicles travelling from the opposite direction think you are going straight on. Indicate more and make it safer for all of us.

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