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HDi fun · 05-01-2008, 09:26 PM

Just shows how silly this country has got with regard to motoring. In fairness I expect that the 10mph driver (Shirley something or other I think her name was) probably would prefer not to drive anyway but what's the alternative with absolutely ****e public transport services?

I'm intirgued to know what took place in the magistrates' court. With what offence was she charged? There is no minimum speed limit legislation in this country. If you examine the highway code there are indeed blue round signs that can indicate a minimum speed limit in white writing. They've never been deployed, to my knowledge, at least. Perhaps as a minimum advised speed they'd be useful.

Enforceable? NO - they're not.

Clearly you cannot take a vehicle onto a motorway that is not capable of exceeding 35mph. That is illegal. But nowhere does it say that you MUST drive above 35 mph.

Given we're all told how naughty it is to exceed the posted speed limit, slower is safer etc etc. I'd really like to know what offence she's committed.

Motoring law is ridiculous in this country, and that's from me, someone who thinks that 120mph in the right car, with a good driver in the right conditions with forethought and care is OK.

Thoughts please.

05-01-2008, 09:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
HDi fun Moderator The Torque Meister Car: Peugeot 406 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SOUTH EAST Posts: 1,526	Re: Ban For 10mph Driver Just shows how silly this country has got with regard to motoring. In fairness I expect that the 10mph driver (Shirley something or other I think her name was) probably would prefer not to drive anyway but what's the alternative with absolutely ****e public transport services? I'm intirgued to know what took place in the magistrates' court. With what offence was she charged? There is no minimum speed limit legislation in this country. If you examine the highway code there are indeed blue round signs that can indicate a minimum speed limit in white writing. They've never been deployed, to my knowledge, at least. Perhaps as a minimum advised speed they'd be useful. Enforceable? NO - they're not. Clearly you cannot take a vehicle onto a motorway that is not capable of exceeding 35mph. That is illegal. But nowhere does it say that you MUST drive above 35 mph. Given we're all told how naughty it is to exceed the posted speed limit, slower is safer etc etc. I'd really like to know what offence she's committed. Motoring law is ridiculous in this country, and that's from me, someone who thinks that 120mph in the right car, with a good driver in the right conditions with forethought and care is OK. Thoughts please.