August 27th M25 54mph in a 40 - Clackett Lane
Discussion
All that jazz said:
anonymous said:
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What a drama queen! HA should've told him to f
k off and to learn how to accelerate properly using the hard shoulder before rejoining the carriageway - you know, like everyone else has to do. It was quite lucky I was near one tbf otherwise would have been stopped in L1
When I drove that stretch both ways in rush hour, long before the cameras, the traffic every morning and most evenings would stop at clacketts for no apparent reason.
I have no idea why, as not that high a percentage of traffic is pulling off/on, but it seems to be bottleneck nonetheless.
I have no idea why, as not that high a percentage of traffic is pulling off/on, but it seems to be bottleneck nonetheless.
Hol said:
When I drove that stretch both ways in rush hour, long before the cameras, the traffic every morning and most evenings would stop at clacketts for no apparent reason.
I have no idea why, as not that high a percentage of traffic is pulling off/on, but it seems to be bottleneck nonetheless.
It's always been a pinch point as you get a lot of traffic joining/leaving the M26, they've been 'improving' it for a couple of years but its made no real difference. I have no idea why, as not that high a percentage of traffic is pulling off/on, but it seems to be bottleneck nonetheless.
anonymous said:
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also my post above when I broke down, as I say if you had come along after we had rejoined you could be forgiven for thinking there was no reason for the limit. I'm not of the theory that they just do this for s
ts and giggles, there will generally be a reason even if it isnt immediately apparentAll that jazz said:
anonymous said:
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What a drama queen! HA should've told him to fk off and to learn how to accelerate properly using the hard shoulder before rejoining the carriageway - you know, like everyone else has to do. All that jazz said:
anonymous said:
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What a drama queen! HA should've told him to fk off and to learn how to accelerate properly using the hard shoulder before rejoining the carriageway - you know, like everyone else has to do. slk 32 said:
the problem is that the hard shoulder has been turned into another lane so people who break down either have to use lane 1 or one of the refuges. I foresee these fines becoming more commonplace as these incidences become a more regular occurrence
Why would fines become more commonplace? They light up the gantries with big red speed limit signs, just slow down?anonymous said:
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Because 99% of drivers don't read the signs as they can only see as far as the end of their bonnet. You can see in action this for yourself whenever one or more lanes are coned off for roadworks. They will drive right up to the cones at 80mph then suddenly veer across the road in utter shock when they suddenly realise their bit of tarmac has run out. The fact that they had at least 16 signs warning them of the closure over the past 3/4 of a mile seems to escape them... All that jazz said:
anonymous said:
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Because 99% of drivers don't read the signs as they can only see as far as the end of their bonnet. You can see in action this for yourself whenever one or more lanes are coned off for roadworks. They will drive right up to the cones at 80mph then suddenly veer across the road in utter shock when they suddenly realise their bit of tarmac has run out. The fact that they had at least 16 signs warning them of the closure over the past 3/4 of a mile seems to escape them... 
anonymous said:
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In congested traffic sure, but on a quiet motorway, as in the example above, slowing from 70 to 40 in lane 3 makes me feel very vulnerable to anyone who has not read, or chooses to ignore, the sign. Still at least the ensuing accident will be their fault and insurance will cover the costs.speedking31 said:
anonymous said:
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In congested traffic sure, but when the motorway looks clear, as in the example above, slowing from 70 to 40 in lane 3 makes me feel very vulnerable to anyone who has not read, or chooses to ignore, the sign. Still at least the ensuing accident will be their fault and insurance will cover the costs.As said, there are many reasons for putting it in place, one I explained earlier, I have also recently had an incident whereby the warning signs were in place for no apparent reason, so I slowed, then they had a L3 shut sign, of course Mr Audi 2.0 TDI knew better, I am sure the repair bill for hitting the ladders that had fallen off a van won't ruin his day
anonymous said:
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I drive 30k miles/year most of which are on motorways and I have never been in a situation where I have not been able to slow to the speed limit or less at a gantry sign in any lane.Where are the motorways that present drivers with these threatening and speedy situations?
Maybe the driving test should be a lot harder.
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