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DarrenG:
--- Quote from: "Toppa" ---And they knicked the guy that pulled over on the motor way, yes i know it is illegal to stop on the hardshoulder, but the poor guy did what he thought was right because he was tired, the [ed - prod with a sharp implement] could have cautioned him and moved him on....Cheers
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A family friend was killed on the M27. He'd had the misfortune to break down and was mowed down by a HGV that drifted onto the hard shoulder.
With experiences like that it is not surprising that they reported the driver for sleeping there. If you are that tired you shouldn't be driving at all, he'd only come from Bournemouth, less than 40mins away! At the very least come off at an exit and then stop!
Bush Tucker Man:
--- Quote from: "griffog" ---
--- Quote from: "Toppa" ---And they knicked the guy that pulled over on the motor way, yes i know it is illegal to stop on the hardshoulder, but the poor guy did what he thought was right because he was tired, the [ed - prod with a sharp implement] could have cautioned him and moved him on....Cheers
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A family friend was killed on the M27. He'd had the misfortune to break down and was mowed down by a HGV that drifted onto the hard shoulder.
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It's not the place to intentionally stop
Whilst not knowing anyone who's been killed on the 'hard-shoulder', I've seen the Police & Ambulance service polaroids of the aftermath & it's not nice
--- Quote from: "griffog" ---With experiences like that it is not surprising that they reported the driver for sleeping there. If you are that tired you shouldn't be driving at all, he'd only come from Bournemouth, less than 40mins away! At the very least come off at an exit and then stop!
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As the guy pulled away, you could see signs for an exit in the distance :roll:
Bush Tucker Man:
Last episode next week
They're currently repeating the last couple of series (22:00 - 23:00) on UK Documentary (TeleWest name, don't know what station it's called on SKY)
Toppa:
Oh i fully understand the dangers or of it..
I have had the pleasure of working on motorway's and other main roads throughout the course of my job, and i fully understand how nasty it can be out there.. Even with signs, no one gives a toss and very rarley slow down....
Cheers
Bush Tucker Man:
Last episode in the series this evening
BBC1 @ 21:00
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Pushing Their Luck.
In Hampshire a significant minority of drivers push their luck with some reckless driving, and the Traffic Cops' patience with their lies and excuses is wearing thin
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