Come on, who hasn't?

http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/hi/news/5033618.html

 

Patrick Evans emerged from their own little world to say

You'd need a robust vehicle to do 90 in the 20 limits near me. The speed
bumps are quite chunky.

They make no difference to the GS though - as I noticed when returning from
the MOT place a little while ago. They shouldn't make the roads such fun to
ride on what with the speed bumps, bollards & chicanes. Sort of big boys
obstacle course.

 

I've not.

Only the shittest parts of town contain 20 zones.

 

I used to do it every day on the way to work past BBC Resources.

It would have been rude not to!

 

Like Upper Thames Street, since last week.

Including Specs cameras to calculate your average speed over a
distance of 250m.

In both directions.

That's money well spent, then.
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Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, Salad Dodger

You see, that's just a typical short-termist response.

This sensible, measured response will save literally millions of lives
over the next twelve months[1]. How can you possibly be opposed to that?


[1] Source: HMSO Publication 1283-23725-45345

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To be brutally fair to them, the lanes have been narrowed past a
construction site, but it still seems like overkill.

There are traffic light junctions at each end *and* a pedestrian
controlled crossing in the middle. It's almost impossible to reach
20mph some mornings.

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Speed cameras to enforce roadworks 20mph zone

From Monday 29 November construction works for Walbrook Wharf, by the
Corporation of London (CoL) on Upper Thames Street, between London
Bridge and Southwark Bridge, will have temporary speed cameras
enforcing a 20mph zone.

During the 18 months of roadworks, the London Safety Camera
Partnership (LSCP) will operate four pairs of digital cameras in the
temporary 20mph zone. These cameras will enforce the lower speed limit
in order to protect vulnerable road users on the temporary road layout
and construction site workers.

Tom Duckham, Project Manager, LSCP, said: "We want to encourage
drivers and riders to keep within the reduced speed limit for the
safety of all road users on that busy stretch of road. Message signs
will alert drivers if they travel over the speed limit so they can
reduce their speed before reaching the zone. Our primary aim is reduce
speed related collisions and to protect vulnerable road users."

Peter Hendy, TfL’s Managing Director, Surface Transport, said: "In
2003, pedestrians and cyclists accounted for over a quarter of all
casualties on London's roads. As Upper Thames Street is exposed to
high volumes of both groups, we must ensure their safety is paramount.
Research proves that a 1mph reduction in average speed results in a
reduction of 6% in the number of collisions, and we will endeavour to
mitigate collisions at this site over the next 18 months".

Sergeant Alan Rickwood, Traffic Management, City of London Police,
said: "The cameras will enforce speeds in both directions and the
scheme will be supported by variable message signs, to warn drivers in
advance of their speed so they have the opportunity to slow down."

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In a 30 zone , in a marked 306 , yes.

In a 20 , nope.

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Biffa Bacon emerged from their own little world to say

More likely he has had it once or twice but does not get it any more.

If that was the case then he would most likely be a transport guru

 

wessie

Hanbags at dawn, coming to a roundabout close to you.

 

well, I don't think I have, though when I had the R30, and worked at
the BL, I did pull a few wheelies off the traffic calming humps in
Somers Town, which is a 20mph limit.
I've done well over 100 in a 30, mind.

 

well, I don't think I have, though when I had the R30, and worked at
the BL, I did pull a few wheelies off the traffic calming humps in
Somers Town, which is a 20mph limit.
I've done well over 100 in a 30, mind.

 

Well, 20 mph and 90 mph is 32 km/h and 144 km/h respectively ... and I have
difficulty imagining riding at 144 km/h in a 32 km/h zone (the latter are
_very_ rare over here, anyway).

The bike could conceivably do it, a better rider could no doubt pull it
off, but I'd be too busy crapping myself in case I tossed the BMW down the
road or (worse) killed someone who stepped out in front of me.

The most I've done is probably around 90 km/h (56 mph) on the Seine
Expressways, which are limited to 50 km/h (31 mph), but then if you stick
to 50 km/h there, you'll either be run over, or pulled by plod for a breath
test.

So no. I haven't.

 

darsy wrote

Yebbut there was a lot less traffic around in the olden days.

Although it has to be said that riding or driving at silly speeds like
that is very naughty and not something I would do now.

 

I had the pleasure today...

I think so - forward facers, innit.

And I was on the bike...