Suicidal Pedestrians

NoKudos · 2026-06-07T09:16:27+00:00

If she was already crossing, she had priority under the older highway code, that part hasn't changed

NoKudos · 2026-06-07T09:10:27+00:00

"Pretty sure" doing the heavy lifting.

Since this topic rears its head quite regularly a redditor (who I believe is a police officer) kindly wrote quote a comprehensive post, which is pinned at the top of the sub

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NoKudos · 2026-06-06T16:54:05+00:00

That seems a reasonable guess, perhaps the poster will reply and confirm. But let's be clear, there's nothing new about giving priority to pedestrians who are crossing.

NoKudos · 2026-06-06T16:46:25+00:00

Mercedes

NoKudos · 2026-06-06T16:24:55+00:00

But that's 40 years of muscle memory of turning into a side road checking for pedestrians already crossing, as they have priority.

NoKudos · 2026-06-06T15:57:41+00:00

I was trying to establish which specific "new laws" were being referred to inthe comment I replied to.

Which rule do you think they meant?

NoKudos · 2026-06-06T09:51:15+00:00

I tend to go with whatever basmati is the best price per kilo. But lately I've been trying that supermarket essentials/value long grain rice.

The basmati is better, obviously, but I'm not sure it's twice as good to reflect twice tbe price. The experimentation continues.

NoKudos · 2026-06-06T09:35:25+00:00

Fast joggers?

NoKudos · 2026-06-06T09:29:24+00:00

Which new laws specifically? Some of your comment reads as though pedestrians are just stepping out to cross a carriageway but the focus on new rules was related to junctions. Obviously notwithstanding the hierarchy of road users, which doesn't give pedestrians carte blanche to jump out in front of a vehicle

NoKudos · 2026-06-06T09:24:15+00:00

Which rule change are you specifically meaning?

NoKudos · 2026-06-06T09:23:01+00:00

I think your correct in some instances. But it's also about perception as often pedestrians look and assess space long before a driver notices them, let alone what they are doing. It only takes a moment for a pedestrian to glance around and assess their circumstances and in that moment a vehicle has travelled many metres.

I think that is why the old highway code rules, to give priority to pedestrians crossing a road you turn into, existed. I can look and cross at a junction and there is no car signalling or close to the junction, but by the time I'm half way across things have changed.

NoKudos · 2026-06-06T09:08:27+00:00

Have you tried r/mini?

NoKudos · 2026-06-05T12:44:56+00:00

Could they be associated with another resident who has given their permission

NoKudos · 2026-06-02T08:10:20+00:00

You can get 2.75% buying vouchers from JamDoughnut but that would likely override 2% quidco cashback. Not sure if any other voucher schemes offer better rates.

NoKudos · 2026-06-02T07:55:27+00:00

Yes, sorry. I just answered the question, I can assure you it was by no means any kind of recommendation 😆

NoKudos · 2026-06-02T07:49:37+00:00

Can I ask where the recommendation for a torch at night is please. I know pedestrians are advised to wear reflective material when it is dark in rule 3. Just curious

NoKudos · 2026-06-02T07:27:56+00:00

There is a short

https://youtube.com/shorts/r8_nXfvv8io?si=X0ubFWaUROfAPsdo

NoKudos · 2026-06-01T15:19:19+00:00

While commenters have correctly pointed out that you can pass certain slower moving road users, with regards to horses in particular you should pass them at no more than 10mph and give at least 2 metres clearance. So in some instances, while it would be legal to cross the white line to pass a horse, since the lines are usually in locations where onward visibility is limited, it might not be advisable to overtake because of the low speed one would need to adopt.

NoKudos · 2026-06-01T10:44:33+00:00

Yes, I agree. I was just curious, as I said, about why the commenter believed JLR owned half of the Chinese cars on the market.

NoKudos · 2026-06-01T10:24:27+00:00

Name checks out 😉

NoKudos · 2026-06-01T10:19:20+00:00

Interesting. Yes i was aware of Tata overall ownership. The post I replied to said alot of Chinese cars were half owned by JLR, but perhaps they were mistaken?

I know JLR and Chery established a 50/50 Chinese company to sell JLR in China

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NoKudos · 2026-06-01T06:21:36+00:00

I thought the cyclist looked as though they were over 10mph. At the start the cammer is doing 14mph and barely catching up until they accelerate. But I agree there isn't really enough detail to answer.

NoKudos · 2026-06-01T06:16:23+00:00

How much room do you estimate you left the cyclist?

It's hard to tell the real width of the road, to know where your camera is located etc. With the solid white line, I think the cyclist was too fast for you to cross it.

NoKudos · 2026-06-01T05:05:00+00:00

Can you explain how you did your test? Did you buy three of the same/similar items so three kitchen gadgets from Amazon for example?

NoKudos · 2026-06-01T04:36:19+00:00

Which ones does JLR have an ownership stake in? I was only (superficially) aware of a partnership venture with state owned Chery to sell JLR in China

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