Cinnamon Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 Just had another phone call from the local Police station, to say that they are VERY aware of the situation with the van drivers of this business, & are keeping a close eye There are so many nasty people out there. Are they just like this behind the wheel,I wonder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Are they just like this behind the wheel,I wonder? Unfortunately for the other people in their lives probably not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Well done that girl. We are cursed with 3 sinners in in NW London 1 White van man - usually a male whose brains have slipped southwards and is rude and gobby to boot 2 Big black car lady - OH has purchased this monster for her to take the brats sorry kids to public school 5 mins up the road. She cant park it, drives in the middle of the road and mouths off at you if you are poodling along on your side minding your own business. 3 Lastly - Smart car drivers - these horrible little cars are parked sideways usually cms from your bumper in a space you have struggled to get into. Also round here they tail gate - something that I hate and normally reduces me to a bad tempered witch. I have found putting your brakes on suddenly and then speeding off freaks them out as they realise they might not have time to stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursula123 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 My car must have some inbuilt sensor as when someone tailgates me the car slows to below 20 miles an hour and can carry on like this for miles. Not found the switch that turns this off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I think Ursula its called a foot and they find their way onto the break pedal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursula123 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 For some reason the accelerater pedal will not go down - very frustrating for whoever is behind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 My car must have some inbuilt sensor as when someone tailgates me the car slows to below 20 miles an hour and can carry on like this for miles. Not found the switch that turns this off I have brake lights that are incredibly sensitive... Not braking at all, but they will turn on. Good deterrant als well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I would like a car that emits a silage smell on whoever tail gates me forcing them to draw back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursula123 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 You need to live down here in Devon for that Ali girls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I 'd really LOVE one of those LED signage things that lights up along the back windscreen so that you can choose your message....'back off, you moron' 'get out of my exhaust pipe please' etc! I have to admit that some of the 30 mph speed limits round here are a bit silly but they are THE LAW and I will stick to them...if others don't like that then its tough! All kudos to Cinnamon for sticking up for herself ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 in my opinion there are quite a few offences committed by the van driver here: Dangerous driving/driving without due care and attention Causing alarm harassment or distress/Causing intentional alarm harassment or distress Fear or provocation of unlawful violence Possibly affray too If something similar happens, get your phone out and call 999. Calling the police (or other emergency services) is the one time you can use your mobile whilst driving too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Along with the LED signs, I'd like a Bond car - oil slick for anyone following too close, tyre-slashing gadget for anyone shoving from the side, and machine gun and/or rocket launcher for anyone cutting me up or dawdling along along at 27 miles precisely on an empty road (and I don't tailgate) . Having been forced to brake hard again this morning to avoid someone who just decided to sweep across lanes on the motorway without any indication or thought, just thinking about it makes me feel better ... Wonder how your idiot would feel if someone behaved that way towards his wife, daughter, mother? Would he still feel it was an appropriate way to behave? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Girl after my own heart Dancing cloud. I found a sign on Amazon which said " the closer you get the slower I'll drive" - think I will order it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
