people and cars -v- the luas

patrickc · 08-09-2007 12:12am #1

maybe i should put this in commuting and transport but I was on the luas this evening about 10pm from Connolly to Red cow and at least 3 people jumped in front of it, walked in front of it even though the driver rang the bell, also 2 cars pulled out in front of it and once the driver had to use the emergency brake, whats the mentality behind people who do this?

Genghiz Cohen · 08-09-2007 12:15am

"if he hits me the state can pay for my damages, they have loads of money anyway"5

The_B_Man · 08-09-2007 12:17am

no its coz they're in a hurry, and reckon that the luas man cant run over all 34 of the people so they feel safe enough to cross. same with the cars. 2 cars vs 1 LUAS. majority rules etc...

patrickc · 08-09-2007 12:20am

Genghiz Cohen wrote:

"if he hits me the state can pay for my damages, they have loads of money anyway"5

i don't know i think some personal responsibility should be taken

bushy... · 08-09-2007 12:24am

A few of the heavier trams like the Dutch have would sort it. Can't stop.

eoin5 · 08-09-2007 12:39am

The trouble is that people can do it and get away with it. Maybe the odd undue care and attention fine mightnt go astray.

Captain Chaos · 08-09-2007 12:43am

They should install cameras in the front of the Luas like what the traffic cops in the UK have in their cars. The footage should be used to fine people who perform these dangerous moves infront of the Luas.

patrickc · 08-09-2007 12:51am

Captain Chaos wrote:

They should install cameras in the front of the Luas like what the traffic cops in the UK have in their cars. The footage should be used to fine people who perform these dangerous moves infront of the Luas.

thats a good idea captain

Random · 08-09-2007 1:29am

Captain Chaos wrote:

They should install cameras in the front of the Luas like what the traffic cops in the UK have in their cars. The footage should be used to fine people who perform these dangerous moves infront of the Luas.

I was with you until you suggested the fines. A public firing squad would be more suitable.

monkey tennis · 08-09-2007 1:33am

eoin5 wrote:

The trouble is that people can do it and get away with it. Maybe the odd undue care and attention fine mightnt go astray.

Screw that, the odd death mightn't go astray. Darwinism: 1, idiots: 0.

mikemac · 08-09-2007 8:23am

The media have a role to play.
If there is an accident they report "Luas hits car" when it clearly should be the other way around

stovelid · 08-09-2007 10:33am

Spiked, electrified bull bars on the front of the Luas would do the trick.

people and cars -v- the luas

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