A common problem I see is on the A6 going north out of Preston, but it is by no means unique. At various points along this stretch are minor roads on the left, and box junctions are put here so that there are spaces for emerging traffic.
Some cars, and they're usually the larger prestige motors, (yes Range Rover and Audi, I mean you) who barrel along on the outside, then rejoin the queue on one of these junctions, defeating the whole point of them. But then I tell myself that these drivers must be important people if they can afford a car like that, therefore their journey must be more important than mine, and this seems to calm me.
As long as traffic policing continues to rely on technology like Gatso and SPECS cameras, this kind of driving will only get worse.
My solution is threefold:
A lot of these moronic drivers are increasingly relying on drivers safety aids like airbags, lane assist, improved crumple zones etc. encouraging a "fuck you lot, I'm safe in here" attitude. The safer the car, the bigger the moron. The steering wheel airbag should be replaced with a giant steel spike. That should slow 'em down a bit.
Secondly, more money should be put into unmarked traffic cars. There's something very satisfying about seeing a car which has been pulled over by a VW Golf with blue flashing lights.
Thirdly, offenders should have their cars confiscated and replaced with the most bog-basic model in that range. See how important they feel then.
Last edited by Pigmy Pony; 10-05-2018 at 06:40.
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