Calls for SUVs to be BANNED from towns and cities to reducepedestrian and cyclist deaths

On Sunday, 9 February 2020 22:08:38 UTC, Mr Pounder Esquire wrote:
Mike Collins wrote:
On Sunday, 9 February 2020 20:42:12 UTC, Mr Pounder Esquire wrote:
Mike Collins wrote:
On Sunday, 9 February 2020 17:52:02 UTC, Mr Pounder Esquire wrote:
TMS320 wrote:
On 09/02/2020 00:10, JNugent wrote:
On 08/02/2020 18:24, TMS320 wrote:
On 08/02/2020 17:39, Simon Mason wrote:
QUOTE: A European safety council wants SUVs banned from towns
and cities as part of efforts to cut the number of pedestrians
and cyclists being killed.

Lovely idea. But what is a the definition of an SUV?

However, crash test experts at Euro NCAP and Thatcham have hit
back at the suggestion, stating that whilst SUVs are generally
heavier, they 'do not necessarily present a greater threat to
pedestrian and cyclist safety'.

Based on tests with dummies...

...otherwise known as militant cyclists?

What's a militant cyclist?

Those that come blasting towards me on the footpath and tell me to
**** off when I obstruct them. Not one of the cowards has dared to
face me down.

Is your mobility scooter pavement legal and do you have insurance
for it?

Have you always been a prat?

Just answer the question.

I don't have one.
Please answer my question.

Have you stopped beating you wife?

Mike Collins wrote:
On Sunday, 9 February 2020 22:08:38 UTC, Mr Pounder Esquire wrote:
Mike Collins wrote:
On Sunday, 9 February 2020 20:42:12 UTC, Mr Pounder Esquire wrote:
Mike Collins wrote:
On Sunday, 9 February 2020 17:52:02 UTC, Mr Pounder Esquire
wrote:
TMS320 wrote:
On 09/02/2020 00:10, JNugent wrote:
On 08/02/2020 18:24, TMS320 wrote:
On 08/02/2020 17:39, Simon Mason wrote:
QUOTE: A European safety council wants SUVs banned from towns
and cities as part of efforts to cut the number of
pedestrians and cyclists being killed.

Lovely idea. But what is a the definition of an SUV?

However, crash test experts at Euro NCAP and Thatcham have
hit back at the suggestion, stating that whilst SUVs are
generally heavier, they 'do not necessarily present a
greater threat to pedestrian and cyclist safety'.

Based on tests with dummies...

...otherwise known as militant cyclists?

What's a militant cyclist?

Those that come blasting towards me on the footpath and tell me
to **** off when I obstruct them. Not one of the cowards has
dared to face me down.

Is your mobility scooter pavement legal and do you have insurance
for it?

Have you always been a prat?

Just answer the question.

I don't have one.
Please answer my question.

Have you stopped beating you wife?

She has been dead for the best part of two years. Have you any more
questions you would like to ask me, ****.

On Sunday, 9 February 2020 23:28:13 UTC, Mr Pounder Esquire wrote:
Mike Collins wrote:
On Sunday, 9 February 2020 22:08:38 UTC, Mr Pounder Esquire wrote:
Mike Collins wrote:
On Sunday, 9 February 2020 20:42:12 UTC, Mr Pounder Esquire wrote:
Mike Collins wrote:
On Sunday, 9 February 2020 17:52:02 UTC, Mr Pounder Esquire
wrote:
TMS320 wrote:
On 09/02/2020 00:10, JNugent wrote:
On 08/02/2020 18:24, TMS320 wrote:
On 08/02/2020 17:39, Simon Mason wrote:
QUOTE: A European safety council wants SUVs banned from towns
and cities as part of efforts to cut the number of
pedestrians and cyclists being killed.

Lovely idea. But what is a the definition of an SUV?

However, crash test experts at Euro NCAP and Thatcham have
hit back at the suggestion, stating that whilst SUVs are
generally heavier, they 'do not necessarily present a
greater threat to pedestrian and cyclist safety'.

Based on tests with dummies...

...otherwise known as militant cyclists?

What's a militant cyclist?

Those that come blasting towards me on the footpath and tell me
to **** off when I obstruct them. Not one of the cowards has
dared to face me down.

Is your mobility scooter pavement legal and do you have insurance
for it?

Have you always been a prat?

Just answer the question.

I don't have one.
Please answer my question.

Have you stopped beating you wife?

She has been dead for the best part of two years. Have you any more
questions you would like to ask me, ****.

So your answer would be Yes.

On 09/02/2020 20:14, TMS320 wrote:
On 09/02/2020 18:11, JNugent wrote:
On 09/02/2020 11:36, TMS320 wrote:
On 09/02/2020 00:10, JNugent wrote:
On 08/02/2020 18:24, TMS320 wrote:
On 08/02/2020 17:39, Simon Mason wrote:
QUOTE: A European safety council wants SUVs banned from towns and
cities as part of efforts to cut the number of pedestrians and
cyclists being killed.

Lovely idea. But what is a the definition of an SUV?

However, crash test experts at Euro NCAP and Thatcham have hit back
at the suggestion, stating that whilst SUVs are generally heavier,
they 'do not necessarily present a greater threat to pedestrian and
cyclist safety'.

Based on tests with dummies...

...otherwise known as militant cyclists?

What's a militant cyclist?

Someone has given you an example.

Someone else's experience of the effect of deliberate provocation. Is
that the best you can manage?

Probably not. But I'm not descending into another of your silly downward
spirals. You are well aware of the existence of militant cyclists.
Saying or implying that they don't exist just makes you look siller.

As I said:

There are more [examples] of which you already are well aware, Polly.

Remind me (as a driver and pedestrian with a few years experience) about
some of the things I should have noticed on my travels by now.

If you aren't observant, that's not my fault.

Do you never read news reports either?

On 10/02/2020 07:54, Simon Mason wrote:
On Sunday, February 9, 2020 at 5:52:02 PM UTC, Mr Pounder Esquire wrote:
TMS320 wrote:

What's a militant cyclist?

Those that come blasting towards me on the footpath and tell me to **** off
when I obstruct them. Not one of the cowards has dared to face me down.

Maybe they spot your hidden offensive weapon?

You mean his little doggie?

On 10/02/2020 09:41, Mr Pounder Esquire wrote:
Mike Collins wrote:
On Sunday, 9 February 2020 17:52:02 UTC, Mr Pounder Esquire wrote:
TMS320 wrote:
On 09/02/2020 00:10, JNugent wrote:
On 08/02/2020 18:24, TMS320 wrote:
On 08/02/2020 17:39, Simon Mason wrote:
QUOTE: A European safety council wants SUVs banned from towns and
cities as part of efforts to cut the number of pedestrians and
cyclists being killed.

Lovely idea. But what is a the definition of an SUV?

However, crash test experts at Euro NCAP and Thatcham have hit
back at the suggestion, stating that whilst SUVs are generally
heavier, they 'do not necessarily present a greater threat to
pedestrian and cyclist safety'.

Based on tests with dummies...

...otherwise known as militant cyclists?

What's a militant cyclist?

Those that come blasting towards me on the footpath and tell me to
**** off when I obstruct them. Not one of the cowards has dared to
face me down.

Is your mobility scooter pavement legal and do you have insurance for
it?

Have you always been a prat?


I love being a prat. Just for you.

On 10/02/2020 11:08, Mr Pounder Esquire wrote:
Mike Collins wrote:
On Sunday, 9 February 2020 20:42:12 UTC, Mr Pounder Esquire wrote:
Mike Collins wrote:
On Sunday, 9 February 2020 17:52:02 UTC, Mr Pounder Esquire wrote:
TMS320 wrote:
On 09/02/2020 00:10, JNugent wrote:
On 08/02/2020 18:24, TMS320 wrote:
On 08/02/2020 17:39, Simon Mason wrote:
QUOTE: A European safety council wants SUVs banned from towns
and cities as part of efforts to cut the number of pedestrians
and cyclists being killed.

Lovely idea. But what is a the definition of an SUV?

However, crash test experts at Euro NCAP and Thatcham have hit
back at the suggestion, stating that whilst SUVs are generally
heavier, they 'do not necessarily present a greater threat to
pedestrian and cyclist safety'.

Based on tests with dummies...

...otherwise known as militant cyclists?

What's a militant cyclist?

Those that come blasting towards me on the footpath and tell me to
**** off when I obstruct them. Not one of the cowards has dared to
face me down.

Is your mobility scooter pavement legal and do you have insurance
for it?

Have you always been a prat?

Just answer the question.

I don't have one.
Please answer my question.


I have.

On 10/02/2020 12:27, Mr Pounder Esquire wrote:
Mike Collins wrote:
On Sunday, 9 February 2020 22:08:38 UTC, Mr Pounder Esquire wrote:
Mike Collins wrote:
On Sunday, 9 February 2020 20:42:12 UTC, Mr Pounder Esquire wrote:
Mike Collins wrote:
On Sunday, 9 February 2020 17:52:02 UTC, Mr Pounder Esquire
wrote:
TMS320 wrote:
On 09/02/2020 00:10, JNugent wrote:
On 08/02/2020 18:24, TMS320 wrote:
On 08/02/2020 17:39, Simon Mason wrote:
QUOTE: A European safety council wants SUVs banned from towns
and cities as part of efforts to cut the number of
pedestrians and cyclists being killed.

Lovely idea. But what is a the definition of an SUV?

However, crash test experts at Euro NCAP and Thatcham have
hit back at the suggestion, stating that whilst SUVs are
generally heavier, they 'do not necessarily present a
greater threat to pedestrian and cyclist safety'.

Based on tests with dummies...

...otherwise known as militant cyclists?

What's a militant cyclist?

Those that come blasting towards me on the footpath and tell me
to **** off when I obstruct them. Not one of the cowards has
dared to face me down.

Is your mobility scooter pavement legal and do you have insurance
for it?

Have you always been a prat?

Just answer the question.

I don't have one.
Please answer my question.

Have you stopped beating you wife?

She has been dead for the best part of two years. Have you any more
questions you would like to ask me, ****.


I love being a ****. Just for you and your little doggie.

On 10/02/2020 02:01, JNugent wrote:
On 09/02/2020 20:14, TMS320 wrote:
On 09/02/2020 18:11, JNugent wrote:
On 09/02/2020 11:36, TMS320 wrote:
On 09/02/2020 00:10, JNugent wrote:
On 08/02/2020 18:24, TMS320 wrote:
On 08/02/2020 17:39, Simon Mason wrote:
QUOTE: A European safety council wants SUVs banned from towns and
cities as part of efforts to cut the number of pedestrians and
cyclists being killed.

Lovely idea. But what is a the definition of an SUV?

However, crash test experts at Euro NCAP and Thatcham have hit back
at the suggestion, stating that whilst SUVs are generally heavier,
they 'do not necessarily present a greater threat to pedestrian and
cyclist safety'.

Based on tests with dummies...

...otherwise known as militant cyclists?

What's a militant cyclist?

Someone has given you an example.

Someone else's experience of the effect of deliberate provocation. Is
that the best you can manage?

Probably not. But I'm not descending into another of your silly downward
spirals.

Shrug. By all means stop your habit of changing the subject, twisting
meaning and putting loaded questions in your replies.

You are well aware of the existence of militant cyclists.

The dictionary has a definition for militant but you apply the label
subjectively.

Saying or implying that they don't exist just makes you look siller.

It is beyond you to stop twisting. Asking a question about something
does not say or imply the thing does not exist.

There are more [examples] of which you already are well aware, Polly.

Remind me (as a driver and pedestrian with a few years experience)
about some of the things I should have noticed on my travels by now.

If you aren't observant, that's not my fault.

Unobservant road users usually suffer consequences so your reply has a
logical flaw.

Do you never read news reports either?

I often look at the links in Mr Cheerful's posts, if that's what you
mean. You should have noticed this by the number of times I have flagged
them off topic.

On 11/02/2020 09:22, TMS320 wrote:

On 10/02/2020 02:01, JNugent wrote:
On 09/02/2020 20:14, TMS320 wrote:
On 09/02/2020 18:11, JNugent wrote:
On 09/02/2020 11:36, TMS320 wrote:
On 09/02/2020 00:10, JNugent wrote:
On 08/02/2020 18:24, TMS320 wrote:
On 08/02/2020 17:39, Simon Mason wrote:

QUOTE: A European safety council wants SUVs banned from towns and
cities as part of efforts to cut the number of pedestrians and
cyclists being killed.

Lovely idea. But what is a the definition of an SUV?

However, crash test experts at Euro NCAP and Thatcham have hit back
at the suggestion, stating that whilst SUVs are generally heavier,
they 'do not necessarily present a greater threat to pedestrian and
cyclist safety'.

Based on tests with dummies...

...otherwise known as militant cyclists?

What's a militant cyclist?

Someone has given you an example.

Someone else's experience of the effect of deliberate provocation.

That sounds about right.

Is that the best you can manage?

Probably not. But I'm not descending into another of your silly
downward spirals.

Shrug. By all means stop your habit of changing the subject, twisting
meaning and putting loaded questions in your replies.

You are well aware of the existence of militant cyclists.

The dictionary has a definition for militant but you apply the label
subjectively.

Such definitions are bound to be subjective.

Saying or implying that they don't exist just makes you look siller.

It is beyond you to stop twisting. Asking a question about something
does not say or imply the thing does not exist.

So we agree that the "militant cyclist" exists.

Excellent.

There are more [examples] of which you already are well aware, Polly.

Remind me (as a driver and pedestrian with a few years experience)
about some of the things I should have noticed on my travels by now.

If you aren't observant, that's not my fault.

Unobservant road users usually suffer consequences so your reply has a
logical flaw.

Do you never read news reports either?

I often look at the links in Mr Cheerful's posts, if that's what you
mean. You should have noticed this by the number of times I have flagged
them off topic.

Really?