From: Norman Wells on
Doug wrote:

> This is becoming routine. Why can't drivers stay off pavements for a
> change?

You're right, Doug. There ought to be a law against it.

From: Norman Wells on
Derek C wrote:
> On Jun 7, 7:44 am, Doug <jag...(a)riseup.net> wrote:

>> This is becoming routine. Why can't drivers stay off pavements for a
>> change?

> Yeah, yeah, yeah! We should all move around on bicycles, electric
> bikes and mobility scooters

Should we also post any reply three times?

From: Doug on
On 7 June, 09:02, "Norman Wells" <stibb...(a)unseen.ac.am> wrote:
> Doug wrote:
> > This is becoming routine. Why can't drivers stay off pavements for a
> > change?
>
> You're right, Doug.  There ought to be a law against it.
>
Which seems not to be working. Maybe the penalties should be greater,
as more of a deterrent and no more slaps on the wrist or victim
blaming?

--
UK Radical Campaigns.
http://www.zing.icom43.net
A driving licence is a licence to kill.
From: Adrian on
Doug <jagmad(a)riseup.net> gurgled happily, sounding much like they were
saying:

>> You're right, Doug.  There ought to be a law against it.

> Which seems not to be working.

It doesn't? Lemme see - the driver's in police custody.

Yep - seems to be working from here.
From: Mrcheerful on
Doug wrote:
> This is becoming routine. Why can't drivers stay off pavements for a
> change?
>
> "Man killed when car leaves road in Hendon
>
> One man was killed and another injured when a car veered off the road
> and collided with them.
>
> The incident happened at about 0200 BST on Sunday on Hendon Lane, in
> Finchley.
>
> A VW Golf left the road and hit the pedestrians, both in their 20s,
> before smashing into a wall and catching fire. The second man received
> minor injuries.
>
> The driver of the car then left the scene. Police have arrested a 20-
> year-old man and he is in custody at a north London police station.
>
> Police are tracing the dead man's next-of-kin and a post-mortem
> examination is due to take place.
>
> Officers are asking anyone who saw the incident to contact them."
>
> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/10248756.stm

possibly saturday night cruise, sometimes the cars get out of control and
mow down some of the onlookers, it has happened quite a few times.