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Old 23-07-09, 09:49 AM   #41
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assuming it's the now infamous Llanberis speed limit scam
Can you elaborate? Have I missed something? I wouldn't want to fall foul of this.
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Old 23-07-09, 10:14 AM   #42
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Those are "Special Needs" signs, especially for Wales
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That's funny
On a less funny note I wouldn't be surprised if while saying it was to improve safety, the real reason for doing it is to increase the size of book that can be thrown if someone IS caught speeding in those areas.

You may, after all get away with "I didn't see the sign" in a normal set up, but if would definately add due care and attention if you were speeding after 4 warnings...
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Old 24-07-09, 05:18 AM   #43
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Standard Traffic Officers reply to "Sorry officer, i didn't know how fast i was going" is....
"That's a shame sir, I could have given you a ticket for speeding but for driving without due care we'll have to go to court..."
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Old 24-07-09, 07:09 AM   #44
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Standard Traffic Officers reply to "Sorry officer, i didn't know how fast i was going" is....
"That's a shame sir, I could have given you a ticket for speeding but for driving without due care we'll have to go to court..."
+1... worth bearing in mind
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Old 24-07-09, 11:54 AM   #45
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Can you elaborate? Have I missed something? I wouldn't want to fall foul of this.
Think that's where Hovis was originally ' done ' - see his other post.
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