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Only got time for a quickie this morning;) so here's something that may interest you - will be back later to join in the fun you've been having:D

Friday 23 January 2004 06:48am

'Speeding laws may be changed'

Speeding law changes that could spare thousands of drivers from bans have been signalled by Home Secretary David Blunkett.

Penalty points could be cut from three to two for minor infringements, according to The Times.

Transport Secretary Alistair Darling agrees that a "sophisticated" approach is needed, Mr Blunkett told the paper.

"It should not be beyond us," he said.

The plans come after Conservatives called for points to be axed on all but the most dangerous stretches of road.

Motoring organisations then warned changes could send out "mixed messages".

At present, speeding drivers receive at least a £60 fine and three points.

They are disqualified to drive when they reach 12 points.

Shadow transport secretary Damian Green said those caught by 3,500 cameras around Britain should not receive points. Points should only apply in areas where the risk of death was greatest, covered by around 1,000 cameras.

The penalties for those breaking the limits near schools or in areas with high numbers of pedestrians would also be increased, Mr Green said. Ministers are concerned about being outflanked by the Tories who see drivers as a natural support base and are deliberately targeting them with car-friendly policies.

(c) Copyright Press Association Ltd 2004, All Rights Reserved.
 
I think it would be more fair if they stop giving point for speed camera's on duel carriage and motorways! Oh and put the motorway limit up as well :bannana:
 
Tell it to the dog!


Dog drives milk float into pensioner
23 January 2004

A pensioner was being treated in hospital today after he was hit by a milk float driven by a dog, police have revealed.

Merseyside Police said the accident happened after a dog jumped on to the accelerator of the vehicle in Wirral.

It is thought the animal had been travelling in the cab of the milk float at the time.

A spokesman for Merseyside Ambulance Service said: "A 75-year-old man was taken to hospital suffering from a grazed knee following the incident."
 
It's so obvious they are reducing the points so that people can stand a fair chance of being camera'd again without being banned! If all the speeding people get banned from driving, where will the revenue come from?
 
Shude said:
It's so obvious they are reducing the points so that people can stand a fair chance of being camera'd again without being banned! If all the speeding people get banned from driving, where will the revenue come from?

How very true .. good point Nick
 
Also David Blunket admitted on Radio 4 yesterday morning that more drivers are being sent to prison for minor traffic offences than burglars for burgling! :crazy:
 
Its only fair…

Dieselman said:
Also David Blunket admitted on Radio 4 yesterday morning that more drivers are being sent to prison for minor traffic offences than burglars for burgling! :crazy:

Well, we are all clearly a bunch of environmentally unsound killers! It's only natural that Mr Plonket should remove this threat to public safety from the streets! The guys a posturing, politically correct muppet!

Andy
 
pammy said:
Only got time for a quickie this morning;)
DOH ! Story of my life :(
 

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