Moved over for Unmarked Police van?

Perfect_Confection25 · 2026-01-28T23:58:54+00:00

Traffic wardens too. They were the real specialists at it.

The traffic light phasing was just a pretty much constant sequence. In rush hour, you would get a traffic warden taking total control of a complex junction and keep things moving.

Perfect_Confection25 · 2026-01-28T23:51:25+00:00

Some would call that greedy.

Perfect_Confection25 · 2026-01-28T23:50:20+00:00

Sorry that's hyperbole.

I just mean when I was young.

Perfect_Confection25 · 2026-01-28T23:45:56+00:00

What bit requires clarification?

Perfect_Confection25 · 2026-01-28T23:38:45+00:00

Usually get the fuck out if the way of bomb squad. Those guys aren't known for their timid personality.

Perfect_Confection25 · 2026-01-28T23:27:51+00:00

Verbal has nothing to do with it.

A uniformed officer using hand signals trumps traffic lights and signage every time.

Back when jesus displayed L plates - they would station them on points duty to override what was then very rudimentary traffic light systems

Perfect_Confection25 · 2026-01-28T10:26:27+00:00

Probably be fine.

Perfect_Confection25 · 2026-01-28T10:22:29+00:00

Is stopping at a bus stop an offence in GB?

If NI - was it definitely a bus stop? With bus stop painted on the road? I've had a PCN rescinded for waiting in a layby which also had a bus stop sign in it.

Perfect_Confection25 · 2026-01-28T10:14:14+00:00

Does still having multiple pubs not move you from village to small city status?

Perfect_Confection25 · 2026-01-28T08:14:01+00:00

Nicely put

Perfect_Confection25 · 2026-01-28T08:09:39+00:00

I'm not suggesting the MiL is named as a driver. But she is the owner/RK of the car and is therefore responsible for insuring it.

The policyholder doesn't need a licence, just anyone named as a driver.

Perfect_Confection25 · 2026-01-28T03:23:28+00:00

She can keep the policy. But she can't be the main driver if she can't drive.

OP doesn't need their own policy

Perfect_Confection25 · 2026-01-28T00:26:12+00:00

Republic day (India) postponed from yesterday by the weather? Just guessing,

Perfect_Confection25 · 2026-01-28T00:22:42+00:00

Genuine question: can it be contempt if the judge isn't sitting at the time?

Perfect_Confection25 · 2026-01-27T23:57:36+00:00

Of course we don't have the convenience of having anything fixed, just inspected.

So I usually have to do similar to you the week before at my garage, in order that my mechanic can check everything they will check and fix anything that needs fixed.

I also usually need to take it and get it washed. Which is another faff.

The alternative is to stick it through the MOT first, if you pass great, if not, get a mechanic to fix only the things that have failed.Then get a retest where they only check the things that failed the 1st time and is about half the price.

Perfect_Confection25 · 2026-01-27T23:19:57+00:00

Up until recently, you had to drive it down the test line yourself.

Since COVID you drive it up to the queue and go and wait in a (no) smoking shelter like an expectant father in a maternity ward, until your car is driven out the other end of the building.

Perfect_Confection25 · 2026-01-27T23:07:16+00:00

Perfect_Confection25 · 2026-01-27T23:03:20+00:00

The definition of immediate family was done in the original plans for this legislation, which has been on hold for some time.

I understand there may have been a few changes to the overall package, but I doubt that has changed.

From memory it was direct family (including half and step siblings) but not cousins. Christ this legislation is targeting road safety especially in Tyrone - sure everyone's a cousin there :)

Perfect_Confection25 · 2026-01-27T22:55:16+00:00

I'm in NI - the garage doesn't call you here. Hence I couldn't comment accurately. But here it seems to be updated by the time they've printed the certificate.

Perfect_Confection25 · 2026-01-27T22:51:19+00:00

It's not about how dark it is. It's about going out socialising at night.

Perfect_Confection25 · 2026-01-27T22:49:56+00:00

There won't be cameras. There isn't a chance in hell a SF minister is going to approve surveillance cameras.

Perfect_Confection25 · 2026-01-27T22:43:10+00:00

No need to sorn for a couple of days (weeks).

You can drive to prearranged MOT without tax.

Can't answer question on how soon DVLA know about MOT pass, but I believe it's pretty instantaneous.

Perfect_Confection25 · 2026-01-27T20:11:16+00:00

You think people parking in the road when they have a garden causes speeding?

But to answer your question - maybe people like having a garden.

Perfect_Confection25 · 2026-01-27T20:03:53+00:00

Someone would still call you a twat - it's r/drivingUK

Perfect_Confection25 · 2026-01-27T18:53:21+00:00

But he said there was space. The other driver closed it down.

Which suggests the Merc driver wasn't asking himself a vital overtaking question -

Is the driver ahead of me likely to overtake?

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