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[biggriffin]

No sympathy

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-42502470

Darwin award.

[TheBoy]

I think you have to die to get a Darwin.

Add her to the cull list, job jobbed

[STEMO]

A mere is a stretch of water. Perhaps there should be some kind of award for bad grammar, overuse of commas, atrocious spelling and general illiteracy. 

[biggriffin]

A mere is a stretch of water. Perhaps there should be some kind of award for bad grammar, overuse of commas, atrocious spelling and general illiteracy. 

I accept this award with thanks, and gratitude.

[Doctor Gollum]

Smelling notwithstanding , presumably the petrol station is private property... ergo, would the offence not be one of failing to SORN rather than an insurance one

As for a Darwin award contender, pesh.

[Rods2]

For a Darwin award you not only have to kill yourself, but also before you have had the chance to propagate.

Isn't insurance required even if you are on private land if it is a public place which has vehicle access?

[Doctor Gollum]

For a Darwin award you not only have to kill yourself, but also before you have had the chance to propagate.

Isn't insurance required even if you are on private land if it is a public place which has vehicle access?

A decent solicitor could probably argue the point...

[STEMO]

The lady was, obviously, not insured. Anyone can break a key in a lock and, when this happened, she panicked over the safety of the child. There is no mention of the age of the child or whether it was in a distressed state or not. I think she made an instant decision based on her instincts as a mother.
As for plod then tweeting about their crime fighting adventures, it seems to me that they should find something better to occupy their time.

[2boxerdogs]

Serves her right, no insurance equals goodbye car in my book.

[Bigron]

You are correct, Rods2; all road traffic laws prevail, even in supermarket car parks and anywhere that an admission fee is not charged.
Insurance cover was therefore required in those circumstances, together with valid tax and insurance.
Even if those requirements did not apply here, how was she planning to drive home?

Ron.

[Doctor Gollum]

You are correct, Rods2; all road traffic laws prevail, even in supermarket car parks and anywhere that an admission fee is not charged.
Insurance cover was therefore required in those circumstances, together with valid tax and insurance.
Even if those requirements did not apply here, how was she planning to drive home?

Ron.

It is assumed that she drove there and was going to drive away

[Bigron]

My question was rhetorical, DG!

Ron.

[Nick W]

A mere is a stretch of water. Perhaps there should be some kind of award for bad grammar, overuse of commas, atrocious spelling and general illiteracy. 

And an instant death sentence for any oppser who feels the need to use an apostrophe on a plural.

[Doctor Gollum]

A mere is a stretch of water. Perhaps there should be some kind of award for bad grammar, overuse of commas, atrocious spelling and general illiteracy. 

And an instant death sentence for any oppser who feels the need to use an apostrophe on a plural.

Quite right too.

[Bigron]

What about the possessive plural, Nick?

Ron.

[biggriffin]

A mere is a stretch of water. Perhaps there should be some kind of award for bad grammar, overuse of commas, atrocious spelling and general illiteracy. 

And an instant death sentence for any oppser who feels the need to use an apostrophe on a plural.

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I'm being bullied, because of my bad use of grammer, and rubbish spelling,  ,,

[2boxerdogs]

Shud  hav payed mor atension at skool.😀

[STEMO]

My point was that not everyone is perfect...but you simply have to be to avoid getting slated on here by certain members. The situation with Lincs Robert the other night pissed me off but, of course, when someone ‘flounces’ it’s funny...isn’t it? A perfectly reasonable question, in my opinion, greeted with ridicule.
So, let’s all just look for imperfections or weaknesses and take the piss. You know, like they do on arsebook and twotter.

[Nick W]

What about the possessive plural, Nick?

Ron.

that's a specific instance that requires the use of an apostrophe, although how many people do it correctly?

[Andy H]

A mere is a stretch of water. Perhaps there should be some kind of award for bad grammar, overuse of commas, atrocious spelling and general illiteracy. 

And an instant death sentence for any oppser who feels the need to use an apostrophe on a plural.

.

I'm being bullied, because of my bad use of grammer, and rubbish spelling,  ,,

Smelling pistake?

[Bigron]

Exactly. Incorrect useage is sometimes known as the "greengrocers' apostrophe", as I'm sure you know. A pedant would insist on "greengrocers's", but we have evolved into laziness in that regard!
Then there's "its" and "it's".....

Ron.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I often get confused where to put my dangling modifier.

[Doctor Gollum]

I often get confused where to put my dangling modifier.

The buxom maid or the washer wench... decisions, decisions...

[Lizzie Zoom]

You are correct, Rods2; all road traffic laws prevail, even in supermarket car parks and anywhere that an admission fee is not charged.
Insurance cover was therefore required in those circumstances, together with valid tax and insurance.
Even if those requirements did not apply here, how was she planning to drive home?

Ron.

................and it is the same with drink driving.  If you get out of your car, or get into it on your driveway, or a private car park, you are intending to drive that car and so commit the said offence under the Road Traffic Act 1988, with later amendments, as soon as you sit in the drivers seat or intend to.

Section 5 states:  Driving or being in charge of a motor vehicle with alcohol concentration above prescribed limit.
(1)If a person—
(a)drives or attempts to drive a motor vehicle on a road or other public place, or
(b)is in charge of a motor vehicle on a road or other public place,

and Section 143: Users of motor vehicles to be insured or secured against third-party risks.
(1)Subject to the provisions of this Part of this Act—
(a)a person must not use a motor vehicle on a road [F1or other public place] unless there is in force in relation to the use of the vehicle by that person such a policy of insurance or such a security in respect of third party risks as complies with the requirements of this Part of this Act, and
(b)a person must not cause or permit any other person to use a motor vehicle on a road [F2or other public place] unless there is in force in relation to the use of the vehicle by that other person such a policy of insurance or such a security in respect of third party risks as complies with the requirements of this Part of this Act.

So this lady obviously drove to the filling station on public roads, and intended to drive away again on the same public roads.

[Doctor Gollum]

Prove it

[2boxerdogs]

It will be on CCTV we are watched almost everywhere now even pulling into a garage & exiting a car.

[Lizzie Zoom]

Prove it

Prove what?  That she drove the car onto the petrol forecourt?

Try the CCTV that most filings stations have, and she told the police she was the driver who locked her keys in the car

[biggriffin]

You are correct, Rods2; all road traffic laws prevail, even in supermarket car parks and anywhere that an admission fee is not charged.
Insurance cover was therefore required in those circumstances, together with valid tax and insurance.
Even if those requirements did not apply here, how was she planning to drive home?

Ron.

................and it is the same with drink driving.  If you get out of your car, or get into it on your driveway, or a private car park, you are intending to drive that car and so commit the said offence under the Road Traffic Act 1988, with later amendments, as soon as you sit in the drivers seat or intend to.

Section 5 states:  Driving or being in charge of a motor vehicle with alcohol concentration above prescribed limit.
(1)If a person—
(a)drives or attempts to drive a motor vehicle on a road or other public place, or
(b)is in charge of a motor vehicle on a road or other public place,

and Section 143: Users of motor vehicles to be insured or secured against third-party risks.
(1)Subject to the provisions of this Part of this Act—
(a)a person must not use a motor vehicle on a road [F1or other public place] unless there is in force in relation to the use of the vehicle by that person such a policy of insurance or such a security in respect of third party risks as complies with the requirements of this Part of this Act, and
(b)a person must not cause or permit any other person to use a motor vehicle on a road [F2or other public place] unless there is in force in relation to the use of the vehicle by that other person such a policy of insurance or such a security in respect of third party risks as complies with the requirements of this Part of this Act.

So this lady obviously drove to the filling station on public roads, and intended to drive away again on the same public roads.

Why did you need, to cut and paste that, O I know to prove a point. Really.

[tunnie]

You are correct, Rods2; all road traffic laws prevail, even in supermarket car parks and anywhere that an admission fee is not charged.
Insurance cover was therefore required in those circumstances, together with valid tax and insurance.
Even if those requirements did not apply here, how was she planning to drive home?

Ron.

Why did you need, to cut and paste that, O I know to prove a point. Really.

Why did you need to post this?

O I know to wind someone up and try and push them off the forum, like some other members recently along with the Doctor.

[Doctor Gollum]

Nothing like a good bandwagon jumping session

[biggriffin]

You are correct, Rods2; all road traffic laws prevail, even in supermarket car parks and anywhere that an admission fee is not charged.
Insurance cover was therefore required in those circumstances, together with valid tax and insurance.
Even if those requirements did not apply here, how was she planning to drive home?

Ron.

Why did you need, to cut and paste that, O I know to prove a point. Really.

Why did you need to post this?

O I know to wind someone up and try and push them off the forum, like some other members recently along with the Doctor.

.

No. I posted it, because i felt the need to say it, not to make any member to leave, that is never my intention's, if people do not like my direct, and sometimes forth-rite attitude, tough, deal with it and move on,  a spade is a spade,, 

[Lizzie Zoom]

You are correct, Rods2; all road traffic laws prevail, even in supermarket car parks and anywhere that an admission fee is not charged.
Insurance cover was therefore required in those circumstances, together with valid tax and insurance.
Even if those requirements did not apply here, how was she planning to drive home?

Ron.

Why did you need, to cut and paste that, O I know to prove a point. Really.

Why did you need to post this?

O I know to wind someone up and try and push them off the forum, like some other members recently along with the Doctor.

Yes Tunnie, that is exactly what you and I am on about.  That is why so many are now afraid of being ridiculed or simply insulted when contributing on this Forum.  No one can simply post their observation in the simple or technical way they feel comfortable in doing without the "wolves" pouncing! Very sad!!

.......and for those who can be bothered, see my post on the Lins Robert and OOF Snowflake threads.

[Lizzie Zoom]

You are correct, Rods2; all road traffic laws prevail, even in supermarket car parks and anywhere that an admission fee is not charged.
Insurance cover was therefore required in those circumstances, together with valid tax and insurance.
Even if those requirements did not apply here, how was she planning to drive home?

Ron.

Why did you need, to cut and paste that, O I know to prove a point. Really.

Why did you need to post this?

O I know to wind someone up and try and push them off the forum, like some other members recently along with the Doctor.

.

No. I posted it, because i felt the need to say it, not to make any member to leave, that is never my intention's, if people do not like my direct, and sometimes forth-rite attitude, tough, deal with it and move on,  a spade is a spade,, 

Yes, and a rude, arrogant, thick bastard, is a rude, arrogant thick bastard on the OOF or down the pub, where quickly he would be without friends and probably barred!!

No, this is meant to be a FRIENDLY, JOLLY, forum, where we can discuss our points of view politely, and with respect for others not as strong as you, as mature adults, not rude imbeciles.

[Doctor Gollum]

For someone who can't take it, you sure know how to dish it out.

Reported as such.

[biggriffin]

You are correct, Rods2; all road traffic laws prevail, even in supermarket car parks and anywhere that an admission fee is not charged.
Insurance cover was therefore required in those circumstances, together with valid tax and insurance.
Even if those requirements did not apply here, how was she planning to drive home?

Ron.

Why did you need, to cut and paste that, O I know to prove a point. Really.

Why did you need to post this?

O I know to wind someone up and try and push them off the forum, like some other members recently along with the Doctor.

.

No. I posted it, because i felt the need to say it, not to make any member to leave, that is never my intention's, if people do not like my direct, and sometimes forth-rite attitude, tough, deal with it and move on,  a spade is a spade,, 

Yes, and a rude, arrogant, thick bastard, is a rude, arrogant thick bastard on the OOF or down the pub, where quickly he would be without friends and probably barred!!

No, this is meant to be a FRIENDLY, JOLLY, forum, where we can discuss our points of view politely, and with respect for others not as strong as you, as mature adults, not rude imbeciles.

.

A very nice response, and i thank you, but i won't lower myself to swearing, or using shortend versions either. Could you go any lower.

[STEMO]

You are correct, Rods2; all road traffic laws prevail, even in supermarket car parks and anywhere that an admission fee is not charged.
Insurance cover was therefore required in those circumstances, together with valid tax and insurance.
Even if those requirements did not apply here, how was she planning to drive home?

Ron.

Why did you need, to cut and paste that, O I know to prove a point. Really.

Why did you need to post this?

O I know to wind someone up and try and push them off the forum, like some other members recently along with the Doctor.

.

No. I posted it, because i felt the need to say it, not to make any member to leave, that is never my intention's, if people do not like my direct, and sometimes forth-rite attitude, tough, deal with it and move on,  a spade is a spade,, 

Yes, and a rude, arrogant, thick bastard, is a rude, arrogant thick bastard on the OOF or down the pub, where quickly he would be without friends and probably barred!!

No, this is meant to be a FRIENDLY, JOLLY, forum, where we can discuss our points of view politely, and with respect for others not as strong as you, as mature adults, not rude imbeciles.

.

A very nice response, and i thank you, but i won't lower myself to swearing, or using shortend versions either. Could you go any lower.

You’ve shortened the word shortened.

[Lizzie Zoom]

For someone who can't take it, you sure know how to dish it out.

Reported as such.

Dish out what?  Answering biggriffin's comments in the manner he respects, NOT actually using his name?

........and you think I'm not thick skinned enough?

No, it is you who likes to dish it out but cannot take it back.

This is the very thing I am trying to explain.  Certain members on here giving it all to those who don't deserve it, and you then running to teacher and reporting it after all you have dished out like a school bully!!

Really?!!

[TheBoy]

Getting bored now.

Please treat each other with respect and/or get a room somewhere.