Drivers and their problems

Driver angry about pothole-ridden Herefordshire road

https://www.herefordtimes.com/news/24255310.driver-angry-pothole-ridden-...
 

Petrol prices are soaring - and could soon go well above 150p a litre
 

This was echoed by AA fuel price spokesman Luke Bosdet, who said pump prices were climbing towards the point "drivers fear". 

"It is a psychological shock that shouts out from the price boards each time motorists drive past," he said. 

🎻

https://news.sky.com/story/money-blog-news-latest-consumer-financial-inf...

Parents angry as they deal with 'aggression' from drivers while trying to keep road outside school safe for children

One parent said: "I had a car drive straight at me, with the driver yelling abuse.”

https://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/cambridge-news/parents-angry-deal-...

'Bad parking' blocks firefighters multiple times on same emergency call-out

A crew from Dogsthorpe Fire Station was delayed multiple times on their way to an incident due to inconsiderate parking on multiple roads in Millfield, according to the fire service. 

They said many vehicles, in particular a van, were poorly parked narrowing the road, which prevented the fire engine from travelling. The crew were unable to proceed until they had located the owner and requested the van be moved, delaying them by around ten minutes.

https://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/local-news/bad-parking-blocks-fire...

Retired policeman from Swanley fined after forgetting to display blue badge at free Bluewater car park

https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/fury-at-disabled-dad-s-blue-b...

"he forgot to display his blue badge when he parked in a disabled bay."

"he accidentally put his blue badge in the glove compartment when asked by her to display it and when they returned to their car they found a fine for £95."

Can't quite be sure who was driving/whose car, but it sounds to me like the daughter is blaming anyone but herself, not least her dementia suffering father, for incurring the penalty. 

Police increase patrols over concerns drivers ignore no entry signs

At the end of March, officers were deployed to deal with motorists who contravene the bus gate rules in Semington, near Melksham.

According to Wiltshire Police, the force has “received numerous reports of drivers not complying” with the no entry signs on Semington Road.

https://www.wiltshire999s.co.uk/police-patrols-drivers-ignore-no-entry/

Residents of Eling Hill say they will continue to fight for toll bridge fee exemption after Totton and Eling Town Council clarifies legal issues

They disagree with the council’s offer to buy a pass giving them unlimited travel for a £25 administration charge (50p/ week, FFS), and plan to now lobby NFDC, which will make the final decision on the fees.

A meeting of Totton and Eling Town Council on Wednesday rubber-stamped the plans after hearing there was a legal right to levy a toll as the bridge is a private road.

Advice sought by the council also confirmed that, despite residents previously being granted exemption, this had not created any permanent rights for it to continue.

https://www.advertiserandtimes.co.uk/news/this-is-not-the-end-residents-...

See also: driver entitlement (to drive one mile into Totton) whinge list:

https://www.tottoneling-tc.gov.uk/Document/Default.aspx?DocumentUid=0FD2...

Man arrested after van found abandoned on railway tracks in East Farleigh, near Maidstone

https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/man-arrested-after-vehicle-a...

stop spending money on pedestrian crossings near schools and fill in the pot holes or I will have to get a 4x4 (is this right? Ed) 

https://www.herefordtimes.com/news/24261615.money-spent-fixing-herefords...

an innocent motorist writes ...

Letter: 'Feeling harassed trying to pick someone up at train station'

"In the 10 minute delay two parking officers emerged happily taking down details of cars waiting on limited spaces around the usually empty taxi lanes. 

Surely this is preying on motorists as opposed to routine parking control? It is time to question  the motives behind these actions, and it looks and feels like monetary targets are prevailing over good considered decisions."

https://www.hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/24255226.letter-feeling-harass...

Cambridgeshire villagers say parking problem is 'ridiculous' as buses squeeze past cars

Villagers say that people park on pavements, over double yellow lines, and near junctions

villagers say parking problems caused by villagers are terrible 

https://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/local-news/cambridgeshire-villager...

'I racked up thousands in Ulez fines - I misread the rules and my dog ate the letters'

He says he buried his head when his debts began to mount - and two letters were even eaten by his dog

"administration manager"

https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/real-life/i-racked-up-thousands-ulez-29...

Ah, so taking pictures for use as evidence is OK. Got it. 

The truth about parking fines and secrets every driver must know to avoid paying

Having picture evidence will significantly increase your chances of winning an appeal. This is also the case if you think you have been unfairly punished, perhaps when dropping someone off or in the event of a medical emergency

https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/black-country/truth-parking-fines-secre...

Sort the pot holes...no, not like that!

Opinion: Secret Thinker says priorities wrong as Thanet Way faces traffic chaos for pointless roadworks while potholes elsewhere go unfixed

https://www.kentonline.co.uk/news/opinion/potholes-go-unfixed-while-majo...

EDIT and again as sat-nav is consulted

Whitstable traffic hell as A299 New Thanet Way roadworks spark long queues and jams in narrow country lane

https://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/roadworks-are-relentless-it...

Quite the car-dominated main page in the Hereford Times today 

The A40 speeding article contains a graphic showing that speeding there doubled from 2019-22.  

Broken down lorry, car damaged by house. 4.5 miles of road where it would be quicker to cycle.

https://www.herefordtimes.com/