How to tell if you're a militant cyclist (psycholist)

On Mar 5, 10:22*am, "Partac" wrote:

Aberdeen Sheriff Court heard Maughan, whose address was given in court
papers as 20 Eigie Avenue, Balmedie, was caught with 105mcg of alcohol
in 100ml of breath – exceeding the legal limit of 35mcg.

Sheriff Graeme Napier disqualified Maughan from driving for two-and-a-
half years and ordered him to pay a £900 fine for the drink driving
offence

http://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/Article.aspx/2645729

--
Simon Mason

I expect he was relying on a cheap Chinese breath testing device to keep
within the law, after drinking 12 pints a few hours before.

What do you think about this new law then?
The Frog plod seem to think they are OK - $2 can't buy much in the way
of accuracy.

QUOTE:
Starting July 1, you'll have to carry a portable blood-alcohol test
kit with you if you want to drive in France. You'll be fined 11 euros
-- about $15 -- if you can't produce one when the gendarmes ask.

Who knew such a thing even existed?

Turns out they're about the size of a cigarette, available in the U.S.
and are much cheaper when purchased in bulk. Expect to pay as much as
$7 at a retail counter but as little as $2 when you buy a bunch. We
found them at Walmart and suggest you read the instructions before
your first drink, just to be safe.

The chemically coated crystals inside these single-use devices react
to concentrations of alcohol in the user's breath, turning colors
above a certain threshold. Most manufacturers sell the devices tuned
for “zero tolerance” situations (such as school, they note), 0.05
percent (the legal blood-alcohol level in France), or 0.08 percent,
the limit in the U.S. (See “Calculate your limit: Avoid a DUI
disaster.”)

Friends in Europe suggest carrying two: One to use and one to show the
police.

Back in the good ol' U.S. of A, while the devices are strictly
optional, the $2 gizmo strikes us as cheap insurance if you've had one
more than you had planned. They won't tell you anything you didn't
already know, but maybe you'll pay attention to the result based on
sheer novelty value.

Or you could ignore it and get a fancy, state-mandated electronic
model that will ruin your life for the next three years. (See “You
can't drive drunk if the car won't start.”)

By the way, if your gadget disagrees with a roadside breath test
administered by your favorite law enforcement professional, you lose.
None of them will bail your butt out of jail, back you up in court or
help you dance the SR-22 paperwork shuffle

Read mo
http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-...#ixzz1oFecR4IF


--
Simon Mason

On Mon, 5 Mar 2012 06:12:04 -0800 (PST)
wrote:
I expect he was relying on a cheap Chinese breath testing device to keep
within the law, after drinking 12 pints a few hours before.

What do you think about this new law then?
The Frog plod seem to think they are OK - $2 can't buy much in the way
of accuracy.

QUOTE:
Starting July 1, you'll have to carry a portable blood-alcohol test
kit with you if you want to drive in France. You'll be fined 11 euros
-- about $15 -- if you can't produce one when the gendarmes ask.

Frankly who's going to bother. You're supposed to keep a flourescent vest
on the back seat too amongst other things but I've never bothered in all the
times I've driven in france. If the french police are going to stop you
its going to be for something a bit more serious that not having some
mickey mouse breathalyser and you at that point you won't be worrying about a
measly 15 euro fine. So long as you stick to the speed limits the french
police will leave you alone. The italian police are apparently another matter
but I've never driven in italy so it could just be hearsay.

B2003

wrote in message
...
What do you think about this new law then?
The Frog plod seem to think they are OK - $2 can't buy much in the way
of accuracy.

They are single-use chemical-based breathalysers, not electronic
breathalysers. The £10 one you have wasted your money on is a silicon
semiconductor-based sensor, known for their lack of accuracy and
repeatability - plus I bet yours is not calibrated. The semiconductor
sensor also requires replacement after a short period of time.

You should have bought a fuel-cell-based breathalyser which is more accurate
(although considerably more expensive).

On Mon, 5 Mar 2012 15:11:29 -0000
"Mr Benn" wrote:
You should have bought a fuel-cell-based breathalyser which is more accurate
(although considerably more expensive).

Better yet just don't drink if you're going to drive.

B2003

On Mar 5, 10:04*am, "Mr Benn" wrote:
"thirty-six" wrote in message

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On Mar 5, 9:27 am, "Mr Benn" wrote:
"JNugent" wrote in message

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On 04/03/2012 19:05, Just zis Guy, you know? wrote:
On Sun, 4 Mar 2012 10:46:32 -0800 (PST), Bret Cahill
*wrote:

WARNING SIGNS

If three or more of the following ring true, you may be a militant
cyclist:

(1) *You obsessively follow competitive cycling events and try to
emulate
your professional heroes by wearing garish-coloured Lycra clothing
when
cycling to the local shop.
(2) *You believe that it is acceptable to break road laws if done
"carefully".

Supposing you can see several miles in all directions and no
motorists
are around to see you go cruise through an interesction?

Isn't that like, "if a tree falls in the woods . . ."

Mr Benn is just trying to demonise an "out group" to avoid the
cognitive dissonance brought on by the vile behaviour of himself and
his friends. It's rather sad.

Guy

In what "vile behaviour" do you say he indulges?

I would like to know that as well.

What about the helmet (bowler), shield (briefcase) and sword
(umbrella), Mr Benn, you ARE the urban warrior. *The threat is always
there, which is why the uniform of the old clerical army got some
respect, the threat of violence. *The menace of the uniform in almost
as bad as the government paid monkies. *Oh, hold on, are tyou a civil
servant anyway?

Err... *yes.

Are you temporarily employed or signed for life?

On Mar 5, 2:51*pm, wrote:
On Mon, 5 Mar 2012 06:12:04 -0800 (PST)

wrote:
I expect he was relying on a cheap Chinese breath testing device to keep
within the law, after drinking 12 pints a few hours before.

What do you think about this new law then?
The Frog plod seem to think they are OK - $2 can't buy much in the way
of accuracy.

QUOTE:
Starting July 1, you'll have to carry a portable blood-alcohol test
kit with you if you want to drive in France. You'll be fined 11 euros
-- about $15 -- if you can't produce one when the gendarmes ask.

Frankly who's going to bother. You're supposed to keep a flourescent vest
on the back seat too amongst other things but I've never bothered in all the
times I've driven in france

In Germany you have to have a vest for *each* person in the car AND
they all have to be inside the vehicle, otherwise that is another
offence you are committing.

--
Simon Mason

On Mon, 5 Mar 2012 08:05:35 -0800 (PST)
Simon Mason wrote:
In Germany you have to have a vest for *each* person in the car AND
they all have to be inside the vehicle, otherwise that is another
offence you are committing.

I'm sure they'll let you out of the car, if its on fire for example.
Anyway , its all just a moneymaking scam. No one needs a flourescent vest
unless they plan on repairing the vehicle themselves. Best thing is just to
get out and climb up the verge until the breakdown truck arrives. If I have
to pay a fine so I'm not killed by some albanian truck driver who's just
driven 12 hours without a break thats fine by me.

B2003

In message
,
Simon Mason writes
On Mar 5, 2:51*pm, wrote:
On Mon, 5 Mar 2012 06:12:04 -0800 (PST)

wrote:
I expect he was relying on a cheap Chinese breath testing device to keep
within the law, after drinking 12 pints a few hours before.

What do you think about this new law then?
The Frog plod seem to think they are OK - $2 can't buy much in the way
of accuracy.

QUOTE:
Starting July 1, you'll have to carry a portable blood-alcohol test
kit with you if you want to drive in France. You'll be fined 11 euros
-- about $15 -- if you can't produce one when the gendarmes ask.

Frankly who's going to bother. You're supposed to keep a flourescent vest
on the back seat too amongst other things but I've never bothered in all the
times I've driven in france

In Germany you have to have a vest for *each* person in the car AND
they all have to be inside the vehicle, otherwise that is another
offence you are committing.

In order to avoid falling foul of the law when driving in western
Europe, does anyone have a list of all the things you need to carry? The
way things seem to be going, there's going to be little actual room in
the car for passengers.
--
Ian

On Mar 4, 8:18*pm, "Mr. Benn" wrote:
"Paul - xxx" *wrote in ...

How come in an earlier discussion you suggested I might be a psycholist
"Denying there is a problem is not a solution. *But I wouldn't expect
anything else from psycholists." in the reply you made to dr6092, which
referenced my replies to your thread. *Your own ruleset seems to negate
this view ..
================================================== ===

Paul, you passed the test with flying colours, that's the main thing. *You
are definitely not a militant cyclist. *Sorry for any inference that you
were. *It was directed at Doctor 6092.

And I notice that instead of spending time thinking about your poor
logic and fixing it, you just carry on spraying assorted newsgroups.

d wrote:
On Mon, 5 Mar 2012 08:05:35 -0800 (PST)
Simon Mason wrote:
In Germany you have to have a vest for *each* person in the car AND
they all have to be inside the vehicle, otherwise that is another
offence you are committing.

I'm sure they'll let you out of the car, if its on fire for example.
Anyway , its all just a moneymaking scam. No one needs a flourescent
vest unless they plan on repairing the vehicle themselves. Best thing
is just to get out and climb up the verge until the breakdown truck
arrives. If I have to pay a fine so I'm not killed by some albanian
truck driver who's just driven 12 hours without a break thats fine by
me.

B2003

The AA don't list hi viz, but for Spain it is a requirement if you exit the
vehicle.

The rules for locals are not the same as visitors.

The AA have a list of stuff for Spain he
http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice...o.x=67&go.y=11
or for the rest of Europe:
http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/overseas/atoz.html