Got something to say or just want fewer pesky ads? Join us... 😊
Tailgating and lane hogging motorway fines started today.
- Thread starter Doc Lynam
- Start date
CorgiRegisteredFriend
Well-known member
Good thing- they will make a packet from fines.
It's always interesting how people who aren't in favour of red tape, regulations etc, suddenly become in favour of them when they address one of their own favourite hobby horses!
Like some right wingers who are always against regulatory interference in free markets etc, except when it comes to controlling immigration; in that case they want as much interference as possible.
On this one, I can see the case for dealing with tailgating this way (which is always dangerous IMO), but I'm less convinced about 'lane hogging' which can be a matter of judgement.
Twinkle Toes
Growing old disgracefully
Tailgating Yes; but middle lane hogging?? Are folk supposed to mix it on the criminally-rutted inside lane with the nose-to-tail trucks & dozy caravan haulers then. Sod that for a lark. All it will lead to is more people in the outside lane pathetically attempting not to get nicked for tailgating (again). Brilliant.
Icy Gull
Back on the rollercoaster
- Jul 5, 2003
- 72,015
Wankers who brake first and then indicate is one of my pet hates
I refuse to use the inside lane on most motorways, it's almost like driving cross country. I will move over to let two faster cars in the middle and outside lane past but then I'll pop straight back out again into the middle lane.
I refuse to use the inside lane on most motorways, it's almost like driving cross country. I will move over to let two faster cars in the middle and outside lane past but then I'll pop straight back out again into the middle lane.
Agree with many - for tailgating yes, no excuse and very dangerous, but can't see how it'll get enforced for lane-hogging. I think someone going at a good speed in the middle lane is better than people constantly switching between slow and middle lanes. The less lane switching the safer.
When I drove to Brussels recently it was bliss, everyone drove at about 75mph so there was pretty much no need for lane changing.
When I drove to Brussels recently it was bliss, everyone drove at about 75mph so there was pretty much no need for lane changing.
Twinkle Toes
Growing old disgracefully
Well I ride a motorcycle & mostly avoid the inside lane like the plague. Perhaps I'll just ask the copper that will inevitably nick me (for using the middle lane) if he or she fancies a go on my bike - amongst the awful ruts & loose tarmac - & show me how it's done.
The Legend that IS Lawro
It's 'canard' Del
Very subjective and difficult to prove:
How long is 'hogging'?
What distance is 'tailgating'? At what speed?
Going to be some serious court cases and where does the onus of proof lie?
How long is 'hogging'?
What distance is 'tailgating'? At what speed?
Going to be some serious court cases and where does the onus of proof lie?
Doc Lynam
I hate the Daily Mail
- Jun 19, 2011
- 7,200
- Thread starter
- #11
Well I ride a motorcycle & mostly avoid the inside lane like the plague. Perhaps I'll just ask the copper that will inevitably nick me (for using the middle lane) if he or she fancies a go on my bike - amongst the awful ruts & loose tarmac - & show me how it's done.
I used to be a motorbike courier in a previous life you should only be using the outside lane anyway, no ruts, little standing water, no hanging about.
public school boy
Banned
Middle lane hoggers, read your highway code but not whilst you're driving!!
Guy Fawkes
The voice of treason
- Sep 29, 2007
- 8,197
I would imagine that the highway code would be used as a guide for tailgating. After all, it is what people follow when learning to drive and getting their license
I expect it would only used in cases which are clearly dangerous (such as about a car length away at 70mph)
Gazwag
5 millionth post poster
Isnt lane hogging similar to persistant standing in the north stand - up to the police/stewards interpretation and enforced to make a point when its not busy
Surrey Seagull
New member
Lane hogging is going to be defined as half a mile in the middle lane, which equates to less than 30 seconds at normal motorway speed.
Bill Cassidy's tie up
New member
Surely tailgating only occurs because of lane hogging
The Legend that IS Lawro
It's 'canard' Del
I see your point about the 1/2 mile, but this distance will have to be proved along with the matter of 'a safe place to manoeuvre' back into the inside lane. With constant flow of traffic and both lanes doing the maximum 70, I do see technical issues.
Garage_Doors
Originally the Swankers
Lets hope you get a few fines so you adopt better driving skills and a less arrogant and selfish attitude towards other motorists.
Garage_Doors
Originally the Swankers
The police cars would record such driving so the courts would be able to see offence, think it would have to be quite blatant for them to prosecute in the first place,
Lincoln Imp
Well-known member
- Feb 2, 2009
- 5,964
Almost always true.
Can I suggest that everyone buys a Skoda Fabia? Mine has such excellent suspension that I have never once had serious problems with surfaces on motorway inside lanes. The rear view mirrors are very good too, allowing me to move between lanes as appropriate without problem to me or other drivers.
(And for what it's worth the fuel consumption is such that it can often achieve the magic averages of 60mpg/60mph on the 240 mile journey between north Lincs and Mid-Sussex.)