| Topic: | Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Ward Forums should be very different. | |
| Posted by: | Michael Brandt | |
| Date/Time: | 15/02/11 09:14:00 |
You don't say if the vehicle being passed was stationary or not. Certainly if it was moving it is a really dangerous place to pass. Very dangerous, illegal and crazy. But it's perfectly legal for and necessary to pass a stationary vehicle If this is the section of road between the Plumbers merchants and the Zaykya Indian restaurant. then this is not uncommon to have to pass a parked delivery vehicle or builders vehicles loading. There are no service roads to the businesses there. Any further restrictions will finish the businesses off, then what? What does any one suggest be done? I have to say thanks to Mr Gregan who seemed to answer a few points for me but also how I do agree with him over the lack of any speed or hazard warning detectors. A simple slow 20mph for the curve would make a difference. I took a look down the service road to the mansions this morning. I noticed it has been spruced up since I last looked but it cannot take a standard light truck - well it can but you cant open the doors! I spoke to a few shopkeepers who say they have virtually barricaded the back doors as break ins and flash raids are a favoured method. Indeed, they do have to close the shop to deal with rubbish or rear deliveries which do happen with small deliveries. Royal Mail and a few other delivery companies wont leave vans unattended in back service roads as they are prime targets. It seems that shops with staff do use the rear as much as possible but most shops are sole traders. Forum Home |