Tag Archives: traffic-lights

More evidence of WMD (D&D)

At the Asda junction in Hereford, two crashes on consecutive days at traffic lights, those weapons of mass distraction (danger and delay). Here’s one, witnessed by Sue Powell.

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Channel Island mystery

Guernsey has filter-in-turn at some junctions. It also has ruettes tranquilles, where the speed limit is 15mph, and pedestrians, horse-riders and cyclists have priority over vehicles. So it was a surprise to see quite a number of traffic lights in … Continue reading →

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Highways to Hell

This was a programme on Radio 4 on 4 Jan 2026, produced by Jonathan Brunert. Like every other BBC programme I’ve seen or heard about traffic congestion, it missed the point – that the main cause of congestion (and “accidents”!) … Continue reading →

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Drop in the ocean

The AA calls for graduated driving licences for young drivers with a 6 month moratorium on carrying passengers their own age. It’s a gesture in the right direction but a drop in the ocean. We need wholesale reform of the … Continue reading →

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Idiot Minds

In this Mail article (thanks to FFDF for posting), a “spokesperson” for Sadiq Khan claims the major cause of urban congestion is roadworks. Not in my observation and experience. The chief cause of congestion (and to paraphrase Joni Mitchell, I’ve … Continue reading →

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To prove a point

ULEZ has cut NO2 levels in the capital significantly, reports the Telegraph. Air quality monitoring at Hither Green Lane and Catford, near Ella Aloo-Kissi-Debrah’s home, show NO2 has fallen by over 50% since 2012, with half that taking place since … Continue reading →

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So obvious

It’s extraordinary that an inherently lethal system is backed by public funds and the law of the land. Over 20,000 humans are killed and seriously hurt on our roads every year, with tens of billions supporting a system that makes roads … Continue reading →

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Rage against the lights

Who will rid us of the meddlesome geeks who impose dysfunctional, high-cost regulation which fails to keep us safe and ruins air quality, quality of life and space for all road-users?

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Re-directing £6m?

Following email correspondence in which I proposed pedestrian priority for Minehead, I had a meeting on 7 September 2022 with LibDem county councillor for transport, Mike Rigby. He played devil’s advocate, but I discussed objections, and followed up with further … Continue reading →

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Who will rid us of these meddlesome freaks?

Forcing people to use their cars less through measures such as round-the-clock 20mph limits is oppressive. Dictators use oppression. We are supposed to live in a democracy. With the proliferation of traffic lights and “safety” cameras, there is already excessive … Continue reading →

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