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Hanuman 16-09-13 10:14 AM

Where's the police when you need them?
 
So, it seems the old rule about using the car horn has been removed from the highway code.
Now. A taxi driver is allowed to use it as he wishes, as often as he wishes, with impunity.

According to the lazy feckers here, backed up by the police!

There used to be a law about this. Signs of the times, I guess.

SteveT63 16-09-13 11:08 AM

There still is Mark. :tup:

Sounding of vehicle horn whilst stationary Contrary to regulation 99(1) of the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986, section 42 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 and Schedule 2 to the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988.

Sound motor vehicle horn on restricted road at night (built up area, eg 30mph zone) Contrary to regulation 99(1) of the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986, section 42 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 and Schedule 2 to the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988.

And night is defined as between 1130pm and 7am..

Fixed Penalty £30 I think? Never issued one, an almighty bollocking of biblical proportion relating to the respect of others, coupled with an Armed Bstard's spontaneous roadside MOT test, normally has the desired effect to invoke shame and rapid injestion of humble pie!!!

To translate, what I clearly mean, is that friendly advice at the roadside, relating to antisocial behaviour issues, usualy promotes the required cooperation, assistance and understanding, throughout the interaction!!! :lol:

missfire 16-09-13 11:13 AM

Do planes have horns?:hmmm::D big loud ones?

Hanuman 16-09-13 11:58 AM

I'm glad you posted that , Steve.

Starting this morning, since 7am, I've been woken no less than 8 times, by a series of taxis, including several of the same driver.
Hooting every few minutes until their customer comes out.

This is everyday occurrence.
I tackled the local police about this, who told me that taxi drivers can do this, so long as it isn't after 11pm, and therefore they will be doing nothing about it.

I'm flying late flights. usually made even longer having to fill in laser attack reports post flight, too.
I just hope that passengers don't mind being flown by tired pilots!

msh 16-09-13 04:43 PM

Paintball gun. Against taxis or homes of those lazy bastards who calls them.

SteveT63 16-09-13 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Real MSH! (Post 325457)
I'm glad you posted that , Steve.

Starting this morning, since 7am, I've been woken no less than 8 times, by a series of taxis, including several of the same driver.
Hooting every few minutes until their customer comes out.

This is everyday occurrence.
I tackled the local police about this, who told me that taxi drivers can do this, so long as it isn't after 11pm, and therefore they will be doing nothing about it.

I'm flying late flights. usually made even longer having to fill in laser attack reports post flight, too.
I just hope that passengers don't mind being flown by tired pilots!



Are you in Scotland Mark? Legislation may be slightly different up there but the RTA 88 is what we use...... If they do, they've clearly forgotten about the AND BEFORE 7am part!!!!
Plus, when stationary is a no no as well.
I'd get the firms details and ring the local councils Taxi Licensing Officer and make your complaint. Ours are spot on, when they start ringing the firms threatening the withdrawal of licences, they will soon be tap tap tapping on their customers doors with the deftness of a church mouse down so as not to wake you!!

geneandbolly 16-09-13 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Real MSH! (Post 325457)
Hooting every few minutes until their customer comes out.

mark, do you do that on the runway with late passengers??!

:lol:

Isimmo 16-09-13 06:54 PM

Not another miserable thread moaning about something... Jesus, this is meant to be a car forum....:lol:

lefthooker 16-09-13 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Isimmo (Post 325500)
Not another miserable thread moaning about something... Jesus, this is meant to be a car forum....:lol:

At least there's no mention of sheep anywhere.

sinbin5t 16-09-13 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lefthooker (Post 325545)
At least there's no mention of sheep anywhere.

:lol::lol::lol:

John. 16-09-13 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lefthooker (Post 325545)
At least there's no mention of sheep anywhere.

:razz: or trains !

:lol:

geneandbolly 16-09-13 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Isimmo (Post 325500)
Not another miserable thread moaning about something... Jesus, this is meant to be a car forum....:lol:

look who's talking, diazepam man!!

:rolleyes:

:lol:

Isimmo 16-09-13 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John. (Post 325554)
:razz: or trains !

:lol:

I think we'll stick with sheep, it's probably got a more demographic profile on here....:lol:

geneandbolly 16-09-13 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John. (Post 325554)
:razz: or trains !

:lol:

hey come on - that's a bit below the belt, old chap!! don quorneoni will be after your guts for such a remark on our beloved hobby!!

:nono:

:lol:

Andy b1 (WR) 16-09-13 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lefthooker (Post 325545)
At least there's no mention of sheep anywhere.

Quote:

Originally Posted by John. (Post 325554)
:razz: or trains !

:lol:



Your choice people!


http://s5.postimg.org/u7bhcneav/sheep.jpg

Or

http://s5.postimg.org/6udfu4y7b/5600...ealy_Mills.jpg

:devil: :finger:

:lol:

b3coupe 16-09-13 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Isimmo (Post 325500)
Not another miserable thread moaning about something... Jesus, this is meant to be a car forum....:lol:

Hey at least it's car related! :lol:

Interesting reading about stationary horn blasting actually, my toddler enjoys mucking about with all the controls in the van including the horn. She hasn't been left alone with the van(obviously, I'm not from yorkshire!), but it's an adventure for her while I tinker with the car. Albeit a noisy one for the neighbours. :lol:

John. 17-09-13 05:08 AM

Damn that's a fine lookin' sheep. :smilewinkgrin:
:lol:

geneandbolly 17-09-13 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John. (Post 325635)
Damn that's a fine lookin' sheep. :smilewinkgrin:
:lol:

so was this...

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...ollyParton.png

but you can tell that the cosmetic surgery just ain't workin' honey!! > >

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...PARTONFACE.jpg

:eek:

John. 17-09-13 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geneandbolly (Post 325638)
so was this...
:eek:

You're up early.....thought you were on holiday? Did you wet the bed?!
;)

Hanuman 17-09-13 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geneandbolly (Post 325638)

Oh, shit. It's Mrs Pennywise...

b3coupe 17-09-13 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Real MSH! (Post 325676)
Oh, shit. It's Mrs Pennywise...

Looks like she's been made up by a morgue!

lefthooker 17-09-13 02:56 PM

Who is she anyway?

Ben 17-09-13 03:30 PM

Dolly Parton, she should have let herself age gracefully.

lefthooker 17-09-13 03:34 PM

Thanks Ben. You'd never think it was the same women looking at those pictures.

lefthooker 17-09-13 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b3coupe (Post 325688)
Looks like she's been made up by a morgue!

Only without the plugged orifices :eek:

geneandbolly 17-09-13 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John. (Post 325639)
You're up early.....thought you were on holiday? Did you wet the bed?!
;)

not this time! :eek: dayshift all this week - 7am start and what a relief that i'm not on with the posh, humourless twat that i had to suffer all weekend...ever seen trading places?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uMDD6NQjWs

:hmmm:


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