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http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/Conte...me=21+Feb+2004 +11%3A28&tbrand=ENOnline&tCategory=NEWS&category=N ews&brand=ENOnline&itemi d=NOED21+Feb+2004+11%3A28%3A48%3A113 or http://tinyurl.com/2mngt "Danger warning to speeding cyclists February 21, 2004 11:28 CITY cyclists have been warned not to risk their lives hurtling down Grapes Hill trying to set off the speed camera. The warning follows reports that people have been reaching breakneck speeds descending the steep hill, in the hope that they can cross the 30mph barrier and get a flash from the camera. The cameras are designed to catch motorbikes and mopeds as well as cars and so would be triggered by pedal bikes travelling at more than 30mph. But because the bikes do not have license plates the riders cannot be fined and traced. Despite the reports of people trying, Bryan Edwards, Norfolk Casualty Reduction Partnership, said he was not aware that the camera had yet flashed any cyclists. But he warned them it was still an offence to exceed the speed limit on a bike and that they were putting themselves in great danger. He said: "It is a motoring offence and you can be prosecuted under the Road Traffic Act, just like you can be drunk in charge of a pushbike. "All I would say is that they would be exceptionally stupid to do those speeds down Grapes Hill. You would risk life and limb on a pushbike. It sounds like an accident waiting to happen. "Cyclists are perhaps one of the most vulnerable of road users and they have no protection around them." Inspector Jeff Anderson, from Central Area Road Policing, said: "Norfolk Constabulary would discourage cyclists from pursuing such a stupid activity which could result in a serious collision injuring both the cyclist and other road users. The speed camera has been situated on Grapes Hill in order to prevent such collisions." The camera was installed in July 2003 in an effort to prevent accidents as traffic approaches the busy crossroads at the bottom. In the three years before it was put up, there had been 56 accidents on Grapes Hill, eight resulting in death or serious injury. Mr Edwards said that the road had been made safer by the camera." Whilst I think any cyclist deliberately trying to set off the speed camera is a fool, it would be "interesting" to see what would happen if they took a cyclist to court for *speeding* as described by the RTA as opposed to the furious pedalling or pedalling furiously - or whatever the correct offence is... Cheers, helen s --This is an invalid email address to avoid spam-- to get correct one remove dependency on fame & fortune h*$el*$$e**nd***$o$ts***i*$*$m**m$$o*n**s@$*$a$$o* *l.c**$*$om$$ |
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dirtylitterboxofferingstospammers posted ...
Whilst I think any cyclist deliberately trying to set off the speed camera is a fool, it would be "interesting" to see what would happen if they took a cyclist to court for *speeding* as described by the RTA as opposed to the furious pedalling or pedalling furiously - or whatever the correct offence is... Now there's a challenge ... -- Paul |
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On 21 Feb 2004, dirtylitterboxofferingstospammers
wrote: But he warned them it was still an offence to exceed the speed limit on a bike and that they were putting themselves in great danger. He said: "It is a motoring offence and you can be prosecuted under the Road Traffic Act, just like you can be drunk in charge of a pushbike. Yet more proof that the powers-that-be are often at least as ignorant as the Daily Mail. regards, Ian SMith -- |\ /| no .sig |o o| |/ \| |
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Ian Smith wrote:
Yet more proof that the powers-that-be are often at least as ignorant as the Daily Mail. And the powers-that-be in this case is the Norfolk Casualty Reduction Partnership which comprises - Norfolk County Council Planning & Transportation Department, - Norfolk Constabulary, - Norfolk Magistrates Court, - The Highways Agency - Crown Prosecution Service (Norfolk Branch). Oh dear Tony. |
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dirtylitterboxofferingstospammers wrote:
CITY cyclists have been warned not to risk their lives hurtling down Grapes Hill trying to set off the speed camera. Where? Where? My record freewheeling naughtiness was 48mph in a 30 zone...sadly no camera. And it isn't illegal, although I'm sure there's some 19th century law aimed at horse riders which you can be charged under. Didn't some guy get done in Cambridge a few years ago for "riding furiously" at 20mph? That's cruising speed for people on racing bikes! Going up to the North Pennines in April. I reckon I should be able to join the 100km/h (62.14mph) club coming off Killhope Moor :-) |
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Just spotted this: He said: "It is a motoring offence" Hehe - anyone see the flaw in his logic? |
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Zog The Undeniable wrote:
dirtylitterboxofferingstospammers wrote: CITY cyclists have been warned not to risk their lives hurtling down Grapes Hill trying to set off the speed camera. Where? Where? My record freewheeling naughtiness was 48mph in a 30 zone...sadly no camera. And it isn't illegal, although I'm sure there's some 19th century law aimed at horse riders which you can be charged under. Didn't some guy get done in Cambridge a few years ago for "riding furiously" at 20mph? That's cruising speed for people on racing bikes! Going up to the North Pennines in April. I reckon I should be able to join the 100km/h (62.14mph) club coming off Killhope Moor :-) Maybe we should have a u.r.c meet early one Sunday morning at the top of Grapes Hill and all of us give it a go ! Wheres Killhope Moor ? BTW My all time fastest speed was 56 mph descending the Col du Tourmalet during L'Etape du Tour in '94. 49 in the UK on Holme Moss. Maybe by the time I'm 40 I can join the 100 Club. |
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super snip He said: "It is a motoring offence and you can be prosecuted under the Road Traffic Act, just like you can be drunk in charge of a pushbike. A cycling mate of mine who is still in the plod & former traffic officer assures me that the speed limit only applies to motorised vehicles & not to cycles. And as for drunk in charge it is only in the opinion of the arresting officer, you can't be breathalysed or get points on / loose your car license. -- Andrew "Look laddie, if you're in the penalty area and aren't quite sure what to do with the ball, just stick it in the net and we'll discuss all your options afterwards." |
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