Welcome Guest [Log In] [Register]
Welcome to Uk Debate Mk 2, the UK's liveliest political and social debate site.


You're currently viewing our forum as a guest. This means you are limited to certain areas of the board and there are some features you can't use. If you join our community, you'll be able to access member-only sections, and use many member-only features such as customizing your profile, sending personal messages, and voting in polls. Registration is simple, fast, and completely free.


Join our community!


If you're already a member please log in to your account to access all of our features:

Username:   Password:
Add Reply
Height and width road signs to display metric and imperial
Topic Started: Nov 9 2014, 10:28 AM (93 Views)
scorpio
Regular Member
[ *  *  * ]
New road signs showing height and width restrictions will use both metric and imperial measurements from March 2015.

Signs without both will be replaced during routine maintenance following a consultation by the Department for Transport, the government says.

Some restriction signs, have been dual for a number of years. This change in the regulations, makes the dual signs mandatory. Whereas in the past it wasn't mandatory.

See link.. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-29965935


Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
papasmurf
Senior Member
[ *  *  *  * ]
It does not matter what units of measurement are displayed if vehicles drivers have no idea what the height and width of their vehicle is.

Posted Image
Edited by papasmurf, Nov 9 2014, 10:35 AM.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
somersetli
Member Avatar
somersetli
[ *  *  * ]
You would think that the Transport Department would have more pressing matters to concern themselves with, like potholes for instance.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
papasmurf
Senior Member
[ *  *  *  * ]
somersetli
Nov 9 2014, 12:03 PM
You would think that the Transport Department would have more pressing matters to concern themselves with, like potholes for instance.
The cost of damage to bridges and related costs, plus deaths and injuries is significant.

http://www.networkrail.co.uk/safety/network-risks/bridge-strikes/risks-consequences-and-costs.pdf
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
johnofgwent
Member Avatar
It .. It is GREEN !!
[ *  *  *  * ]
somersetli
Nov 9 2014, 12:03 PM
You would think that the Transport Department would have more pressing matters to concern themselves with, like potholes for instance.
you would, but because we have to let all these johnny foreigners drive their lorries on our roads without speaking a word of the lingo ...

and round here it'snot just the cost of the repairs. some of our key non motorway roads have low bridges courtesy of an extensive railway network, and if one is taken out of service by a prize wanker in a truck, it's a ten, fifteen or in some cases twenty plus mile diversion ...
Edited by johnofgwent, Nov 9 2014, 12:26 PM.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
scorpio
Regular Member
[ *  *  * ]
Every bridge strike cost tens of thousands of pounds. Especially if the strike is a railway bridge.

I'm unsure who pays when a strike is repaired, but I would assume that the taxpayer, is some where in the mix of payments. The ultimate cause of strikes is the lorry driver. But I think with dual signs, and with lorry width and height dimensions displayed in the lorry cab, is reducing the excuse of not understanding the measurement units. In other words it places within the law more responsibility on the driver. It should do as he is fully responsible.

Potholes don't cost tens of thousands of pounds. And don't disrupt train timetables. And don't have the potential to cause real disasters.

Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
papasmurf
Senior Member
[ *  *  *  * ]
scorpio
Nov 9 2014, 12:24 PM


Potholes don't cost tens of thousands of pounds. And don't disrupt train timetables. And don't have the potential to cause real disasters.

Quite, they cost tens of £millions in tyres, suspension, and accidents.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Affa
Senior Member
[ *  *  *  * ]
scorpio
Nov 9 2014, 12:24 PM


Potholes don't cost tens of thousands of pounds. ........ And don't have the potential to cause real disasters.



Two suspension springs in a year certainly had me in a bit of a rage. I guess we can multiply my expenses by the number of all those needing repairs and come up with £thousands.

Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
papasmurf
Senior Member
[ *  *  *  * ]
Affa
Nov 9 2014, 01:31 PM


Two suspension springs in a year certainly had me in a bit of a rage. I guess we can multiply my expenses by the number of all those needing repairs and come up with £thousands.

http://www.potholes.co.uk/

•Potholes are a major factor in causing axle & suspension failure, which costs British motorists an estimated £2.8 billion every year.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Steve K
Member Avatar
Once and future cynic
[ *  *  *  * ]
Anyone know what kills more each year - potholes or low bridges?
Online Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
1 user reading this topic (1 Guest and 0 Anonymous)
« Previous Topic · Politics · Next Topic »
Add Reply