It's coming - EU cross-border exchange of information
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TooMany2cvs said:
Devil2575 said:
So what was all that waffle about pedestrians bicycles and not understanding the priority then?
It was a total red herring.Apparently, it's OK to run people on bikes over if you aren't sure if they're pedalling or not, because they probably shouldn't be there. But only if they're foreign. I think.
t.TooMany2cvs said:
Devil2575 said:
So what was all that waffle about pedestrians bicycles and not understanding the priority then?
It was a total red herring.Apparently, it's OK to run people on bikes over if you aren't sure if they're pedalling or not, because they probably shouldn't be there. But only if they're foreign. I think.
FiF said:
TooMany2cvs said:
Devil2575 said:
So what was all that waffle about pedestrians bicycles and not understanding the priority then?
It was a total red herring.Apparently, it's OK to run people on bikes over if you aren't sure if they're pedalling or not, because they probably shouldn't be there. But only if they're foreign. I think.
t.By the way FiF, you posted "rest my case. Out" on the last page and then posted another three times. Mind you, if you think you've made an unassailable case with the position you've outlined so far you're going to be as disappointed as the prosecution team was in the Shrien Dewani case
RedSwede said:
This is most definitely a bad thing, and not just because I like going abroad and doing what the hell I like.
Although not specifically part of this directive, if, as AGT says, bans and other penalties do get "carried home", then we are governed by things we have no democratic control over.
I may have a quick half with lunch in a zero-tolerance country. Fair enough, ignorance is no defence, and I get a ban in that country. However, such a small ammount would not be an offence here. Furthermore, if a zero-tolerance approach to alcohol were proposed, the country (and me) has some scope to change it through democracy. That is not the case for another country.
Of course there are cross border trials and justice now, but not without a court and propper legal consideration. To have cross border punishment of offences that often never go to court and which are potentially due to breaking detail rules that it may be understandable to have overlooked, seems a gross infringement.
You want to drive abroad, then abide by the law of the land. You have absolutely no right to do what the hell you like.As for alcohol, why would you even risk 'a quick half with lunch'?? Far too many arrogant fAlthough not specifically part of this directive, if, as AGT says, bans and other penalties do get "carried home", then we are governed by things we have no democratic control over.
I may have a quick half with lunch in a zero-tolerance country. Fair enough, ignorance is no defence, and I get a ban in that country. However, such a small ammount would not be an offence here. Furthermore, if a zero-tolerance approach to alcohol were proposed, the country (and me) has some scope to change it through democracy. That is not the case for another country.
Of course there are cross border trials and justice now, but not without a court and propper legal consideration. To have cross border punishment of offences that often never go to court and which are potentially due to breaking detail rules that it may be understandable to have overlooked, seems a gross infringement.
ks think as soon as theyre off the train or ferry the law doesnt apply to them anymore. Pricks..
agtlaw said:
Looks we need to 'Brexit' ASAP. 
bad company said:
agtlaw said:
Looks we need to 'Brexit' ASAP. Article said:
The rules were introduced in 2015 across much of the EU, although the UK, Ireland and Denmark were given a two-year exemption. They must now be brought in by May 7, despite Britain’s vote to leave the EU, because the UK is forced to implement European policy until Brexit is enacted.
So what is the EU going to do if we have a sudden attack of forgetfulness or the legislation suffers from some unaaccountable procedural delay?It's what the French would do (cue Gallic shrug of shoulders) if it was something they didn't like...
I think there are far more important issues which will occupy the negotiation teams on both sides.
agtlaw said:
Oh, so I can still drive like an arse when I come back to the UK 
Vaud said:
Red Devil said:
It's what the French would do (cue Gallic shrug of shoulders) if it was something they didn't like...
It's what the French do when it comes to enforcement. They put the law in place. And then don't police it.TooMany2cvs said:
bad company said:
agtlaw said:
Looks we need to 'Brexit' ASAP. Well being a French "local" I've been done for speeding 3 times in two month period and all the infringements were very minor, one came down to 51km/h in a 50 limit after adjustment and one was by hidden radar gun in someones driveway and two were by cameras due to my own stupid inattention and just last week was pulled for a document check and told sternly by the Gendarme that I had to convert my UK license to French to receive the points for my past speeding infractions!!
Perik Omo said:
Well being a French "local" I've been done for speeding 3 times in two month period and all the infringements were very minor, one came down to 51km/h in a 50 limit after adjustment and one was by hidden radar gun in someones driveway and two were by cameras due to my own stupid inattention and just last week was pulled for a document check and told sternly by the Gendarme that I had to convert my UK license to French to receive the points for my past speeding infractions!!
They have gotten very strict over the last 5 years...
Mill Wheel said:
That is why back in the day, we used to have "Motorail"...
You just put your car on the train and went and had a slap up meal and a good nights kip, waking up in Edinburgh!
Autotrain. https://autotrain.uk.voyages-sncf.com/en/You just put your car on the train and went and had a slap up meal and a good nights kip, waking up in Edinburgh!
Sadly no longer from Calais.
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