So, we've all had them. Those annoying (and dangerous) people who are in such a fcuking rush, that they tailgate. Don't be confused by that other definition of Tailgating, which I happen to enjoy VERY much - American Football tailgating!!! Cold beer, great local food...but I digress.
Quite often, an I've done this once or twice(!), the common solution is to touch the brakes & shock them into backing off. While it IS very effective, it is quite dangerous & if like me you're on a bike, not too practical. Here's a suggestion for all those who are fed up with some impatient twit jamming their front bumper up your butt: DON'T hit the brakes, but DO slow down by easing off the gas.
We have become too dependant brake lights. It actually enables the Tailgaters to perfect their 'craft', giving them an easy reference as to when to back off. Using the above technique, it requires the driver behind be alert & tuned into your rear bumper.
Hey, it's worth a try?!?!
Saturday
Wednesday
RFID Tagging - a/k/a 'EVR Program'
Big Brother is watching...
So now Gummint claims that they are "losing $11 million every 5 years" on unlicensed vehicles, so adding RFID tags to vehicles is their answer?
By my weak math calculations, this equates to - what - $2 million + change a year? As I recall, this system actually cost Bermuda about $10 million, so all they are doing is balancing out...spread $10 mill over 5 years (pretty common accounting!) and Bob's yer Dad's Brother.
The REAL purpose is obviously to track & record the whereabouts and travel of vehicles. Maybe I'm being overly paranoid (!) but a Skeptic is as a Skeptic does.
So now Gummint claims that they are "losing $11 million every 5 years" on unlicensed vehicles, so adding RFID tags to vehicles is their answer?
By my weak math calculations, this equates to - what - $2 million + change a year? As I recall, this system actually cost Bermuda about $10 million, so all they are doing is balancing out...spread $10 mill over 5 years (pretty common accounting!) and Bob's yer Dad's Brother.
The REAL purpose is obviously to track & record the whereabouts and travel of vehicles. Maybe I'm being overly paranoid (!) but a Skeptic is as a Skeptic does.
Police STEP-ing it up?
Nice to hear that the Police will be STEP-ing up their enforcement of Road Safety. Mind you, many infractions happen in a split second & unless Bobby de Babby is exactly in the right spot, nothing can be done :(
I wonder if the following 2-Wheeler tricks will be 'enforced'/ticketed:
- Texting with on hand, riding with the other
- Riding while dragging most of you body parts behind
- In-helmet cellphone tucking
OR the following 4-Wheeler stunts:
- Tailgating a Tourist (sounds like the title of a new Wii game)
- NOT using Turn Signals
- Using the WRONG turn signal/over-use (a/k/a Indicator Abuse)
- Ignoring the fact that only 1 of your 4 Brake Lights works
- My Personal Fave: NOT Backing off when passed by a Bike; almost had a Side-View Mirror tattoo over my left kidney this morning >:( ... thanks little Blue Opal, a Wookie never forgets
OR the following Pink Bus Events:
- Jamming 4 buses into a Layby
- NOT stopping for Crosswalks
I wonder if the following 2-Wheeler tricks will be 'enforced'/ticketed:
- Texting with on hand, riding with the other
- Riding while dragging most of you body parts behind
- In-helmet cellphone tucking
OR the following 4-Wheeler stunts:
- Tailgating a Tourist (sounds like the title of a new Wii game)
- NOT using Turn Signals
- Using the WRONG turn signal/over-use (a/k/a Indicator Abuse)
- Ignoring the fact that only 1 of your 4 Brake Lights works
- My Personal Fave: NOT Backing off when passed by a Bike; almost had a Side-View Mirror tattoo over my left kidney this morning >:( ... thanks little Blue Opal, a Wookie never forgets
OR the following Pink Bus Events:
- Jamming 4 buses into a Layby
- NOT stopping for Crosswalks
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